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Project Goal
To use the city's Esri ELA and existing data to create a comprehensive library of digital data layers. Then, to expand upon that library and increase the number of users and applications to increase efficiencies and ease of communication as we move forward.Business Problem Solved
Continuity. Developed a GIS Strategic Plan as the initial stage of the GIS program back in 2009. Since that time we have updated the Plan that provided a road map for future years and created a User Manual that includes standard operating procedures, use agreements, overview of layers and responsibilities, and disclosures.
Data Migration. With the assistance of GTG, Zoning Map, Landmarks and Location Map, Address Map Book and Tax Grid Map Books have now been migrated into the City’s GIS. Having these products created through GIS makes the information more readily available to users, increases the ease in which they may be updated in the future, and better allows staff to account for continued development, subdivision of land and zone amendments. Additional information was migrated from AutoCAD Systems.
Technology Implemented
Data Integration. Seamless integration of ArcGIS for Server solution with enterprise MUNIS system. Plan, design and migration to Esri’s Local Government Information Model (LGIM). Conversion of city parcels to Esri’s parcel fabric. Deployment of Esri Portal for ArcGIS. Creation of extensive island wide digital data layers, including Electric System using the Multi-Speak data model, water, sewer, storm water utilities, bathymetry data, fisheries habitat, wildlife community.
Land Use Planning. Completed first annual report of the Land Use Inventory 2014 with ArcGIS. This inventory provides a snapshot of how land is being used in our community. Staff then completed the Infill Development Analysis Report, which takes the information gathered from the Land Use Inventory and highlights areas that may be ready for development. This information is also integrated into our ArcGIS.
Development Team Biography
• Erin Reinders, AICP, CPM is the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Unalaska, commonly called Dutch Harbor. She is new to this role as she served as the Planning Director for Unalaska most recently.
• Anthony Grande, AICP, Planning Director (former Planning Administrator)
• Bryan Stafford, IS Supervisor
• Jacob Whitaker, Network Administrator