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Showcase Value, not Technology
When Going After Critical Datasets- Fred Baltrusis (IndyGIS)
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1) Obtain legals for all Taxing and TIF districts2) Digitize any changes to existing data3) Spread the word4) Perform analysis for various departments5) Incorporate into existing and new tools
The Plan
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“Money, money, money, money…” Accurate distribution of funds Faster and more reliable depictions of potential
changes Increased efficiency Data storage and central location
Why so important?
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61 Taxing Districts 32 TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Districts Not all contiguous Extreme sizes
Data Characteristics
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• 30+ people• 18+ offices• City-County Council meeting minutes• Law library• Off-site archive files
Contacts
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1. No responsibility2. Confusion3. Finger pointing4. Suspicion5. Fear6. Poor record keeping7. Data not centrally located
Problems Encountered
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Oh yeah, MAPS!!!
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Township Assessors – got their attention County Assessor – had not seen any TIF maps Auditor – also impressed, very good to see the
data in graphic form, reward cooperation Bond Bank – may task a project manager with
obtaining the legals, guarded
Map Effects
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Communicate potential uses Team up with key departments Showcase value of accurate, accessible data Emphasize objectivity Reward cooperation Build relationships (always) Use maps, etc. from start Help others to see beyond “the way it’s always been”
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