Showcase Value, not Technology

When Going After Critical Datasets- Fred Baltrusis (IndyGIS)

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

“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?

61 Taxing Districts 32 TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Districts Not all contiguous Extreme sizes

Data Characteristics

• 30+ people• 18+ offices• City-County Council meeting minutes• Law library• Off-site archive files

Contacts

1. No responsibility2. Confusion3. Finger pointing4. Suspicion5. Fear6. Poor record keeping7. Data not centrally located

Problems Encountered

Oh yeah, MAPS!!!

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

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”

Next time…

Thanks for coming!

Contact info:

fbaltrus@indygov.org

(317) 327-3760