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Alice A. Grucza
GIS Coordinator
alice.grucza@ci.corvallis.or.us
541.754.174
City of Corvallis
Oregon
The City
GIS Background/History
Key Decisions
Software what, where, why
Grant Project Playground Inventory
City of Corvallis
Population: 52,540
Area: 13.53 square miles
Budget: $61.3M Operating
$24.8M Capital
GIS Staff: 3 FTE (Coordinator, 2 Techs)
0.5 FTE Manager
OSU Intern Program
City of Corvallis - Geographic
Brief History Information
System
Initial Software
Public Access to data. Never marketed GIS
Quality of data accuracy builds confidence.
Build on small steps and successes. Recognize GIS is a
long-term investment.
New software can be the needed key, or suicide.
Data stewardship concept. Users build and maintain the
system and retain responsibility for their data. Ownership.
Organizational focused GIS vs. departmental
Build a broad base of user support for the system.
Providing training and ongoing support are imperative.
Automation of routine processes is critical!
City of Corvallis - Geographic
Software Information
System
No keyboard required.
Easy and simple to use.
Flexible if crews want changes most are
easy and quick to do.
Portability fits in a pocket.
Links directly to GIS direct shapefile editing
Made the crews work easier and more
efficient.
Vast array of add-on accessories for iPAQ
GIS - Geographic
Information
Software ArcPAD System
Citizens
Inventory
Decision Support
Industrial PC case
Std. Keyboard
15 Flat Screen
Inverter mounted in cargo area
PC Installation - Meter Van
2nd installation,
done in early
2000.
Same PC case,
monitor and
keyboard (in a
slide-in tray).
Added a printer.
Inverter mounted
behind the
monitor.
Uses GISMO
and ArcPad.
PC Installation 1-ton Service Trucks
Infra-red
keyboard