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Join us for an engaging Webex session focusing on the Oregon GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys. This meeting will introduce participants to the project's mission, goals, and the importance of these surveys. We will discuss the need for a GIS Utility in Oregon, its funding requirements, and how it can streamline geographic data collection and management across various agencies. Attendees will learn about the surveys' purpose, content, and procedures, with opportunities for questions and discussions. Your participation is essential for building a community around this initiative!
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Oregon GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys Webex Session
Session Agenda • Introduction &Background Information • Project Mission & Goals • Purpose of Surveys • Summary • Survey Demonstration • Questions/Discussion
Introduction/Background • Who are you talking to? • Oregon Geographic Information Council • Cy Smith, Statewide GIS Coordinator • Ed Arabas, Survey Coordinator • PlanGraphics Inc.,GIS Consultants • Christi Stevens, Geospatial Analyst • Lori Bayless, Research Analyst • Developing business case for GIS Utility Partnership
Purpose of Webex Session • Introduce & Familiarize Community with the GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys • Build Understanding: • WHY this Survey Needs to Take Place • WHAT the Survey Contains • HOW to Get Started
Underlying Assumptionsfor the GIS Utility • No New Money Needed • State Spends $160M/yr Now on Geospatial Data Collection, Management, Use • Need $30M in State Funds Over 6 Years • Need $170M Leveraged from Feds, Locals, Private • GIS Utility Is A Partnership Whereby Business Plans for all Government Agencies in Oregon are Aligned for Mutual Benefit
Need for GIS Utility Oregon spends at least $160 million dollars each year creating and using geographic data, yet: • Most agencies need more data than they can afford. • Agencies often need data outside their jurisdictions or operational areas. • Data collected by different organizations are often incompatible. • Information needed to solve cross-jurisdictional problems is often unavailable.
Phase 1 - Business Case Project Mission & Goals This requirements and business case project will establish the long-term technical and institutional foundation for Oregon's statewide GIS Utility.
Project Mission and Goals The main project goals include: • Comprehensive assessment of GIS technology and data use and needs of the public and private user community in Oregon • Preparation of business case and accompanying organizational and financial support for GIS Utility development and operation • Completion of a conceptual design defining the technical and organizational structure for the GIS Utility • Preparation of a practical implementation plan to guide GIS Utility development and deployment • Outreach to the GIS community in Oregon and on-going understanding of, participation in, and support for the GIS Utility.
System & Program Support Geographic Information Sharing Maintenance GIS Services GIS Utility Includes: Robust Computing Infrastructure & Network Up-to-Date, Multi-Theme Geographic Data GIS Applications Enabling Access & Use of Geographic Database Organizational Structure Supports: Statewide Coordination Long-Term Enhancement What is the GIS Utility Survey?
What is the Hazard Survey • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) • Update & Digitize Flood Hazard Maps or FIRMs (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) • Making Initial Budgeting • Planning • Other • Based on Limited Information • Problems with Recent FIRMs • Want Additional Local Mapping • DLCD (Department of Land Conservation & Development) • Assesses Local Floodplain Mapping Needs for State
GIS Utility Survey Contributions from Federal, State, Regional, & Local Jurisdictions Also between Organizations, Non-Governmental, & General Public To Accurately Represent Needs & Opportunities GIS Use Information Sharing Hazard Survey Looking for County/City Staff Familiarity with: Local Govt. Hazard Data/Maps Specifically FEMA FIRM Maps Summary
Project Web Site Need More Background & Survey Information? www.plangraphics.com/projects/Oregon_GIS_Utility/gisutility.htm
Getting Started • Use I.E. with PC Only • Click Link to Read Instructions • Click Start New Survey to Begin • Choose Resume Survey • Finish Survey • Change Information
Getting Started • Prompt for Password • UtilitySurvey05
General Information • Fields with Asterisk • Must Be Completed
Deadline for Completing the Survey: February 24th
SURVEY DEMO www.plangraphics.com/projects/Oregon_GIS_Utility/gisutility.htm
Questions??? Gladly Take Any Questions You May Have
Survey Contacts: Phone: (800) 788-2008 Lori Bayless Ext. 2254 Christi Stevens Ext. 2226 Email: utilitysurvey@plangraphics.com Deadline: Feb. 24th Thank You for Your Time & Interest Have a Great Day!! Contacts & Thanks