Embracing ArcGIS for Local GovernmentEmbracing ArcGIS for Local GovernmentRobert Parsons – GIS Director at Delaware County, OH Auditor’s OfficeRobert Parsons – GIS Director at Delaware County, OH Auditor’s Office

Matt Bryant – Director of Product Development at Bruce Harris and AssociatesMatt Bryant – Director of Product Development at Bruce Harris and AssociatesAnna Sokol – Account Manager at EsriAnna Sokol – Account Manager at Esri

Annie Parsons – Former GIS Director at Delaware County, OH Auditor’s OfficeAnnie Parsons – Former GIS Director at Delaware County, OH Auditor’s Office

• Project began in April 2013Project began in April 2013

• In 2013, ArcIMS 9.2 was the software that was In 2013, ArcIMS 9.2 was the software that was used for Auditor’s GIS Web Applicationused for Auditor’s GIS Web Application

• The ArcIMS website was running for almost a The ArcIMS website was running for almost a decadedecade

• ArcGIS 9.2 was the editing environment for ArcGIS 9.2 was the editing environment for parcel maintenanceparcel maintenance

Background of ProjectBackground of Project

• Modern, user-friendly, easier accessibility of data, Modern, user-friendly, easier accessibility of data, excellent performance, new data layers, new excellent performance, new data layers, new functionalityfunctionality

• Important that no IMS functionality was lost for Important that no IMS functionality was lost for current user basecurrent user base

• Future support of field collection and mobile appsFuture support of field collection and mobile apps

• Use of AGOL to streamline to other maps and apps Use of AGOL to streamline to other maps and apps for the countyfor the county

• Accessible and usable on both tablets and PCsAccessible and usable on both tablets and PCs

New GIS Website RequirementsNew GIS Website Requirements

ArcGIS for Local Government

Your NeedsYour Needs

General GISGeneral GIS

Platform NeedsPlatform Needs

IndustryIndustry

Specific NeedsSpecific Needs

OrganizationalOrganizational

NeedsNeeds

ArcGIS PlatformArcGIS Platform(Desktop, Mobile, Server, Online)(Desktop, Mobile, Server, Online)

Changing the way you deploy GIS

Your project…Your project…DIYDIY33rdrd Party Party

AppsApps ConsultingConsulting

…traditional GIS approaches can be slow, risky, and expensive

ArcGIS for Local Government

Your NeedsYour Needs

General GISGeneral GIS

Platform NeedsPlatform Needs

IndustryIndustry

Specific NeedsSpecific Needs

OrganizationalOrganizational

NeedsNeeds

ArcGIS PlatformArcGIS Platform(Desktop, Mobile, Server, Online)(Desktop, Mobile, Server, Online)

Changing the way you deploy GIS

Your project…Your project…DIYDIY33rdrd Party Party

AppsApps ConsultingConsulting

Focused Maps & AppsFocused Maps & AppsLocal Government Information ModelLocal Government Information Model

ArcGIS forArcGIS for

Local GovernmentLocal Government

…reducing time, risk and cost so GIS is easier to deploy and maintain

http://solutions.arcgis.com/local-government/gallery

Esri Local Govt ResourcesEsri Local Govt Resources

Auditor’s New GIS WebsiteAuditor’s New GIS Websitewww.delco-gis.org/auditor

1.) Assessment of the current Geodatabase, server 1.) Assessment of the current Geodatabase, server environment, software, scripts and GIS website.environment, software, scripts and GIS website.

2.) Determination of the best course of action for the 2.) Determination of the best course of action for the upgrading of the database, software, etc. from 9.2 to 10.1.upgrading of the database, software, etc. from 9.2 to 10.1.

3.) Begin talking to Bruce Harris and Associates about a 3.) Begin talking to Bruce Harris and Associates about a two phase project. two phase project.

Phase 1Phase 1: Database upgrade and CAMA extract: Database upgrade and CAMA extract

Phase 2Phase 2: Website implementation: Website implementation

4.) Made a detailed review of all databases, SQL Server, 4.) Made a detailed review of all databases, SQL Server, scripts and website to capture all current functionality.scripts and website to capture all current functionality.

5.) Plan for server environment needed to be created.5.) Plan for server environment needed to be created.

PlanningPlanning

6.) Determination was made about the following:6.) Determination was made about the following:• ArcGIS Online would be a large component of the ArcGIS Online would be a large component of the

upgradeupgrade• Use local government data model for publicationUse local government data model for publication• Use JavaScript API to develop new websiteUse JavaScript API to develop new website• Upgrade to 10.1Upgrade to 10.1

7.) Parallel environments had to be run for both editing and 7.) Parallel environments had to be run for both editing and publication for a while until new site was released.publication for a while until new site was released.

8.) Assessment of all Esri licensing 8.) Assessment of all Esri licensing

9.) Bruce Harris and Associates was selected for both 9.) Bruce Harris and Associates was selected for both phases of the project because of their database and phases of the project because of their database and website development expertise and because of their ability website development expertise and because of their ability to work together on projects successfully with clients.to work together on projects successfully with clients.

Planning (cont.)Planning (cont.)

Phase 1 tasks were as follows: Phase 1 tasks were as follows:

• Scripting of nightly CAMA extractsScripting of nightly CAMA extracts• Gizinta script field mapping from Production Gizinta script field mapping from Production

database to Publication database *database to Publication database *• All CAMA and parcel creation and manipulation All CAMA and parcel creation and manipulation

scripts (including how to handle condo and multiple scripts (including how to handle condo and multiple address parcels) *address parcels) *

• Upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to 2012Upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to 2012• Installation of ArcGIS Server 10.1Installation of ArcGIS Server 10.1• Scheduling backupsScheduling backups

Bruce Harris ImplementationBruce Harris Implementation

Internal tasks for Phase 1:Internal tasks for Phase 1:

• Initial server and database environment setupInitial server and database environment setup• Creation of all raster mosaics & cacheCreation of all raster mosaics & cache• Cartography and maintenance of map documents for Cartography and maintenance of map documents for

all servicesall services• Creation of services – dynamic & cachedCreation of services – dynamic & cached• Creation of webmapsCreation of webmaps• Development of popupsDevelopment of popups• Development of ArcGIS Online websiteDevelopment of ArcGIS Online website• Server creation and maintenanceServer creation and maintenance• Editing procedures upgradeEditing procedures upgrade• Training procedures defined and training completionTraining procedures defined and training completion

County Implementation Tasks County Implementation Tasks

Bruce Harris implementation of Phase 2 began in Bruce Harris implementation of Phase 2 began in October 2013. Their tasks were as follows: October 2013. Their tasks were as follows:

• Creation of search functionality for website *Creation of search functionality for website *

• JavaScript website application *JavaScript website application *

County tasks included for Phase 2:County tasks included for Phase 2:• Design and mock-up of the websiteDesign and mock-up of the website

• Functionality requirements for websiteFunctionality requirements for website

• Beta testing of websiteBeta testing of website

Phase 2Phase 2

• ArcGIS Server 10.1 (clustered environment)ArcGIS Server 10.1 (clustered environment)

• SQL Server 2012SQL Server 2012

• Production environment (for editing)Production environment (for editing)

• Publication environment (for services, etc) which is Publication environment (for services, etc) which is based on the Esri Local Government Information Modelbased on the Esri Local Government Information Model• Gizinta scripting was used to go from Production to Gizinta scripting was used to go from Production to

Publication environmentPublication environment• Modified ArcGIS Local Government basemap used for Modified ArcGIS Local Government basemap used for

servicesservices• Test environment for upgrade to new versionsTest environment for upgrade to new versions

• ArcGIS Online for cartography and popups for mappingArcGIS Online for cartography and popups for mapping

ComponentsComponents

• Bruce Harris extensive experience with parcel Bruce Harris extensive experience with parcel environmentsenvironments

• Bruce Harris expertise in database development and Bruce Harris expertise in database development and data migrationdata migration

• Bruce Harris experience in website development and Bruce Harris experience in website development and knowledge of ArcGIS Online technology knowledge of ArcGIS Online technology

• Esri’s Local Government Information Model, Local Esri’s Local Government Information Model, Local Government Solutions at Esri and ArcGIS OnlineGovernment Solutions at Esri and ArcGIS Online

• Esri server and desktop suite of products and their Esri server and desktop suite of products and their Columbus office’s willingness to help us to succeedColumbus office’s willingness to help us to succeed

Team Environment - Team Environment - Resources LeveragedResources Leveraged

Delaware County’s internal GIS and IT teamDelaware County’s internal GIS and IT team

• Server environmentsServer environments• Database environmentDatabase environment• Editing environmentEditing environment• Publication environmentPublication environment• Testing environmentTesting environment• Intimate knowledge of data and application Intimate knowledge of data and application

requirementsrequirements• ArcGIS Online environment ArcGIS Online environment

Team Environment - Team Environment - Resources Leveraged (cont.)Resources Leveraged (cont.)

• Leveraged Auditor’s JavaScript application to Leveraged Auditor’s JavaScript application to quickly develop and deploy an internal quickly develop and deploy an internal application for Environmental Services within application for Environmental Services within weeks of the Auditor’s applicationweeks of the Auditor’s application

• Completing development on the mobile Completing development on the mobile AuditorAuditor’s GIS application’s GIS application

Since Deployment of WebsiteSince Deployment of Website

• Development of more JavaScript Development of more JavaScript applications (i.e. engineering, public applications (i.e. engineering, public safety, board of elections)safety, board of elections)

• Paperless appraisal project Paperless appraisal project

• Continue to grow relationships within Continue to grow relationships within Delaware County to create a better a Delaware County to create a better a world through GIS world through GIS

What’s Next?What’s Next?

Thank you for attending!!!Thank you for attending!!!Questions???Questions???

EmailEmail: rparsons@co.delaware.oh.us: rparsons@co.delaware.oh.usEmailEmail: matt@bruceharris.com: matt@bruceharris.com

EmailEmail: asokol@esri.com: asokol@esri.com