1. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Post Falls Empowers the Water Dept. with GIS and Spatial IM.

2. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 The Water System Master Plan

3. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Sleepless Nights? Make information useful for multiple departments. Legacy data and all of its issues Update and keep data current Increase awareness of available information

4. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Solutions Planning – How to update and use information – Who will fill what roles – What information will be included Setup/Implement – Build database – Make it accessible to users – Implement Spatial IM Training – How to use the tools (toys) – How to work independently and collectively – Provide resources and encouragement

5. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”  Desired Results  Data structure/schema  Data flow  Specific tasks  Personnel  Benefits

6. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 I meant Implement! SDE GDB & ArcGIS Server General GIS Web Applications Map Production/ Geoprocessing Data Inputs: CAD, As-builts, GPS, Outside providers, Documents Process Water Models Reports and Maps Products Asset Management Applications (ArcMap/ Spatial IM) Map your system Keep inventory Track work histories Attach photos, plans, etc. Create reports Comply with regulations Plan for maintenance and upgrades

7. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 New Toys and Training ArcMap Extension Data Entry Track History Events Link Documents (Scrapbook) Multi-User Integration Searching and Reporting Logic Builder – Maps and Data Network Tracer ArcGIS Desktop ArcMap ArcSDE Replication ArcEditor (license) ArcView (license) File GDB format

8. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Benefits Engineering, Public works, GIS, and Management all access the same information. Data is integrated from multiple sources. Flexibility and the ability to expand. Easy to use setup for all of the staff. Increased access and awareness of GIS capabilities

9. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Examples Track maintenance events and repair history

10. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Examples Link pics and docs

11. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Examples Build queries and reports

12. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Examples Integrate multiple users

13. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Additional Activity

14. N ORTHWEST GIS U SERS G ROUP C ONFERENCE – O CTOBER 20, 2011 Neal Fraser, GISP Gateway Mapping, Inc. 888-464-4447 www.gatewaymapping.com Dave Williamson City of Post Falls, ID 208-292-2347 www.postfallsidaho.org