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Showcase Value, not Technology

Showcase Value, not Technology. When Going After Critical Datasets - Fred Baltrusis (IndyGIS). The Plan. Obtain legals for all Taxing and TIF districts Digitize any changes to existing data Spread the word Perform analysis for various departments Incorporate into existing and new tools.

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Showcase Value, not Technology

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  1. Showcase Value, not Technology When Going After Critical Datasets - Fred Baltrusis (IndyGIS)

  2. The Plan • Obtain legals for all Taxing and TIF districts • Digitize any changes to existing data • Spread the word • Perform analysis for various departments • Incorporate into existing and new tools

  3. Why so important? • “Money, money, money, money…” • Accurate distribution of funds • Faster and more reliable depictions of potential changes • Increased efficiency • Data storage and central location

  4. Data Characteristics • 61 Taxing Districts • 32 TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Districts • Not all contiguous • Extreme sizes

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

  6. Problems Encountered • No responsibility • Confusion • Finger pointing • Suspicion • Fear • Poor record keeping • Data not centrally located

  7. Oh yeah, MAPS!!!

  8. Map Effects • 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

  9. Next time… • 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”

  10. Thanks for coming!Contact info:fbaltrus@indygov.org(317) 327-3760

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