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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOALS: I.
Through GIS, assist member communities to serve their general
public by providing timely, accurate information and technical training
on computer systems whenever possible. II.
Assist GIS efforts to plan effectively for the future development
of the region's land area, with an emphasis on preserving traditional
values (sense of community, cooperation) and the quality of life of its
citizens (having a good place to work, recreate, receive needed goods
& services, and receive education & training). III.
Through planning (using GIS), assist regional efforts to provide
adequate and safe transportation for all citizens, to and from places of
employment, education & training, shopping & recreation, and
medical services. OBJECTIVES: 1)
Build a reliable and usable digital data base as completely as possible
within the 8-county region. The information will include, but not be
limited to: Land
use information & Updates Water Wells Zoning
Hospitals Watershed
Boundaries Police/Fire buildings Geology-
surface & bedrock Traffic counts Soils-
general & detailed Recreation facilities Roads
(names & locations) Landfills- both closed and operating Parcel
boundaries & attributes Proposed project locations School
districts Police/Fire districts
Business & industry locations 2)
Update, convert, and organize the digital data into easily manageable
divisions for convenient access, and for analysis to facilitate the
completion of on-going projects. 3)
Provide direction and encouragement for the development of local GIS
facilities throughout the region. The development of data from other
sources can aid in the overall regional planning process. 4)
To ensure maximum productivity: a) obtain staff training to the greatest
extent possible, and b) obtain and maintain state-of-the-art computer
equipment, software, & periferals to the greatest extent financially
possible. 5)
Pass on technical skills and training to member communities whenever
possible. 6)
Explore all cooperative efforts to maximize efficiency between local
units of governments, emergency services providers, transportation
providers, agencies, and public/private partnerships. |