GIS DepartmentGIS DepartmentProgress PresentationProgress Presentation

August 2010August 2010

Lori Ann O’Donnell

Zach Collins, P.E., LEED AP

Goals of District MappingGoals of District Mapping

Map Objects are Geographically Map Objects are Geographically Correct and Contain Intelligent Correct and Contain Intelligent AttributesAttributes

Integrate Infrastructure, Billing, Integrate Infrastructure, Billing, Asset Management, Engineering, Asset Management, Engineering, and Property Information into a and Property Information into a Single Digital DatabaseSingle Digital Database

Entire District Staff can access this Entire District Staff can access this Mapping System from their own Mapping System from their own Desktop PC or in the Field using Desktop PC or in the Field using Mobile ApplicationsMobile Applications

Published District Maps and Published District Maps and Exhibits are Accurate and PreciseExhibits are Accurate and Precise

GIS Database Used for Improved GIS Database Used for Improved Planning, Engineering, and Planning, Engineering, and Operations of the DistrictOperations of the District

What is GIS/GPS?What is GIS/GPS? GIS (Geographical Information System)GIS (Geographical Information System)

• Captures, integrates, stores, edits, analyzes, shares, Captures, integrates, stores, edits, analyzes, shares, and displays information linked to a geographical and displays information linked to a geographical locationlocation

GPS (Global Positioning System)GPS (Global Positioning System)• Global navigation satellite system that provides Global navigation satellite system that provides

reliable location and time informationreliable location and time information

Summer 2010Summer 2010 Converted Existing District Converted Existing District

Data to GISData to GIS• RoadsRoads• BuildingsBuildings• BoundariesBoundaries• Map Panel GridMap Panel Grid• Aerial PhotoAerial Photo• TopographyTopography

Acquired Outsourced GIS Acquired Outsourced GIS DataData• El Paso CountyEl Paso County

Parcel LinesParcel Lines Section LinesSection Lines

• StateState Water DivisionsWater Divisions Streets & MunicipalitiesStreets & Municipalities

Summer 2010Summer 2010

Finished Collection Finished Collection of GPS Pointsof GPS Points• ManholesManholes• ValvesValves• HydrantsHydrants• Blow-OffsBlow-Offs• WellsWells• Booster StationsBooster Stations

Analyzed Database Analyzed Database for Point Accuracyfor Point Accuracy

Fall 2010 GoalsFall 2010 Goals

Create Digital Create Digital Infrastructure of Pipe Infrastructure of Pipe Mains in GIS SystemMains in GIS System• H2O Net, Sewer MapH2O Net, Sewer Map

Integrate Asset Integrate Asset Management SoftwareManagement Software• CartegraphCartegraph

Integrate Billing Integrate Billing SoftwareSoftware• CaselleCaselle

Infra-structure

Caselle

Cartegraph

IntegratedGIS

Database

PC Viewing Program

Future GoalsFuture Goals

Digital GIS Map for Field Digital GIS Map for Field UseUse

Use of GIS Database for Use of GIS Database for Hydraulic ModelingHydraulic Modeling

Distribution of GIS Data to Distribution of GIS Data to External AgenciesExternal Agencies

Updated Hard Copies of Updated Hard Copies of District MapDistrict Map

Collection of GPS Points of Collection of GPS Points of Curb Stops, Clean Outs, Curb Stops, Clean Outs, etc.etc.

Engineering &Construction

Billing &Accounts

GIS Department

Operations

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

• Converted Existing and Outsourced Data to GIS Converted Existing and Outsourced Data to GIS SystemSystem

• Collected and Analyzed GPS DataCollected and Analyzed GPS Data• By end of 2010, have pipe infrastructure drawn By end of 2010, have pipe infrastructure drawn

into GIS. Integrate Asset Management and Billing into GIS. Integrate Asset Management and Billing Software.Software.

• Next year have all departments integratedNext year have all departments integrated

Any Questions?