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City of Auburn, ME
Project Goal
Auburn’s GIS project goals remain to:
·Organize the City’s mapping information onto one compatible system
·Allow for more efficient execution of departmental responsibilities
·Provide geographic reference to City databases
·Provide accurate landbase and parcel mapping
·Facilitate user-friendly access to mapping data
·Improve customer service through better access to information
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Business Problem Solved
In the mid-90’s, Auburn recognized the need to improve departmental efficiency and customer service through better organization and delivery of information and therefore, developed a GIS.
Orthophotography, over 150 map layers, several databases, and GIS software combine in a central location to provide access to information that could be time consuming to research and assemble just a few years ago.
Since early 2003, property owners, real estate companies, legal service providers, and other professionals have mapping and assessing records readily available at home and in the office through a web-based application that allows citizens and businesses to save time and money by reducing the time it takes to access certain information.
Development of GIS in Auburn has also resulted in departmental efficiencies. GIS has improved customer service by reducing the amount of time it takes for staff to develop plans, notify abutters, process permits, perform analyses, and manage the City’s resources.
Technology Implemented
Several applications are used to develop and maintain spatial and tabular data including: MS Access, Autodesk’s AutoCAD, MS SQL Server, ArcInfo, ArcGIS, ArcIMS, and ArcView.
Development Team Biography
TeamGIS was formed by the City Manager’s Office in the spring of 1996 to develop a citywide GIS. It meets regularly to discuss issues, needs, and to set policy. The team consists of:
Mark Adams, Assistant City Manager
Mike O’Brien, GIS Coordinator
Paul Fraser, Director of Information Systems
Gary Johnson, Assistant City Engineer
Lee Feldman, Director of Planning and Permitting
Gary Wadsworth, Public Works Operations Manager
Phil Crowell, Deputy Chief of Police
Tim Allen, Fire Captain
Renee Lachapelle, Property Appraiser
Norm Lamie, Director, Auburn Water & Sewerage Districts
Greg Jalbert, GIS Technician, Auburn Water & Sewerage Districts
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