2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Data Development and Maintenance Within the Municipal Public Works Arena Track: State and Local Government Author(s): Ray Steiger The City of Kirkland, Washington, is completing the first phase of its ambitious GIS implementation, begun in 1998. The city's Public Works Department has been a major participant in developing this progra, and is currently a primary custodian and maintainer of much of the citywide ArcGIS database. From the outset, department staff have helped address technical requirements such as GIS content and functionality. Business drivers include various kinds of high-priority municipal service delivery such as utilities, street use, transportation, development review, and public safety. The department has leveraged a number of citywide GIS program capabilities to reduce or avoid costs, improve productivity, and enhance regional data sharing. These benefits are the result of numerous staff within several public works disciplines actively participating in GIS tasks and decision making. This paper examines the workings of this participation at the technical task level as well as within the overall program management. Ray Steiger City of Kirkland, Washington Public Works 123 5th Ave Kirkland , WA 98033 US Phone: 425-828-1238 Fax: 425.803.1904 E-mail: rsteiger@ci.kirkland.wa.us |
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