2. Freedom of InformationFreedom of Information
ActAct• Signed into law by President
Lyndon B. Johnson on July 4,
1966
ElectronicElectronic
Freedom of InformationFreedom of Information
ActAct• signed by President
Bill Clinton on October 2,
1996
3. AccessAccess for Everyonefor Everyone
In the late 90s the Library of Congress uses
the Internet to distribute thousands of
oversize historical maps and images. In
the first six hours that this collection
went “live” on the internet, more people
accessed the collection than in the
previous eight years!
2001 ESRI has over 500,000 ArcView
Users
2005 google maps puts GIS in the
hands of the public
2006 Facebook goes public
2007 the iphone is introduced
4. PublicPublic DemandsDemands AccessAccess
• Users Today (November 2010) – World Internet usage is now
estimated to be nearly
according to the Internet World Stats Database.
http://www.internetworldstats.com
2,000,000,02,000,000,0
0000
5. Public Demands AccessPublic Demands Access
• North American Population 2010
– Population 2010 = 344,157,450
– Internet usage:
– 146.3% user growth rate from 2000-2009
*Source: The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
• http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
266,244,500 =
77.4%77.4%
6. Users Want Information “NOW”Users Want Information “NOW”
But what are they looking for?But what are they looking for?
- The public/users want information now!
- They want information instantly, with a few
simple actions
- They do not want to unnecessary time out of
their day to complete tasks.
- They do not want to wait in lines
-They do not want to wait for an extended period
of time, they want instant response.
8. Traffic StatisticsTraffic Statistics
• First seven Moths in 2010 – Indiana’s beacon sites were visited nearly
2,000,0002,000,000times with
over
14,381,27414,381,274 page views.
9. Save Tax PayersSave Tax Payers
MoneyMoneyIn just seven months Beacon has saved Indiana
taxpayers over
$29,000,000$29,000,000
in time and money.
10. What is beacon?What is beacon?
• Beacon™ is a award winning web
portal designed to support
interactive public access that allows
users to view local government
information, public records and maps
via the web.
• Beacon is single source web-based
data reporting tool that incorporates
existing CAMA, GIS, Permits, Records
and Tax, into a single, user friendly
web application that is designed with
your needs in mind.
• Beacon is an Electronic Courthouse
On Line
Beacon Basic Features:
• Statewide Property Record reporting
• Land Improvement data
• County Assessor Assessment
Valuation
• Tax History
• Property deductions and exemptions
• Aerial Photos Mapping
• Report Printing and email links
• And much, much more
19. Quick FactsQuick Facts
• Beacon brings all the courthouse offices together seamlessly under one portal
which lowers your operating cost
• Beacon reduces phone and counter traffic an average of over 25 hours every day.
• Beacon has been implemented for over 200 organizations in 8 states
• Beacon lowers technology implementation costs and licensing fees
• Beacon provides 24/7 information access for the public and internal users
• Beacon can integrate virtually any database
• Beacon manages nearly $750 billion in assets.
• Beacon has reduced tax appeals up to 90%.
• Beacon is the largest interactive web based land records and public data provider
in the Country.
http://www.beacongis.com/
20. Providing dedication, honesty and integrity
to the GIS Industry
Since 1962 we have been focused on providing
solutions that lower cost, reduce risk
and increase services for our clients
http://www.schneidercorp.com
21. Thank You!Thank You!
Since 1962, The Schneider Corporation
has been providing creative solutions
for land, infrastructure and facilities
projects that help increase revenue,
lower costs and mitigate risk
Andrew Harrison, GISP
aharrison@schneidercorp.com
317-690-1513
Editor's Notes
the United States the Freedom of Information Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 4, 1966
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments were signed by President Bill Clinton on October 2, 1996
http://www.internetworldstats.com/blog.htm
http://www.internetworldstats.com/blog.htm
There are over 250 million alone in the united states which factors out to nearly 74% of the population being on the internet.
Vigo County, Indiana
7.5 million request
57% Data
43% Map
Story County, Iowa
5.9 million Request
63% Data
27% Map
For example we used our beacon product as an example to display the type of traffic numbers we see on a regular basis. These figures are to assist you in understanding the kind of web traffic
It is from this that we can see how much web information can reduce the resources needed to communicate directly with the public.
Each of the examples given will begin to reduce how much traffic is coming into the county which will allow your employees to get back to other projects that may have been neglected.
Can you see how this could be directly correlated with the traffice you receive each day, with the questions the community has for you.
Overall having your information available on line is going to make you and your employees more efficient!
Beacon manages nearly $750 billion in assets.
Currently provides data for over 3.5 million parcels.
Largest interactive web based land records and public data provider in the Country.
Beacon also utilizes a software solution that automatically updates daily to keep your data accurate and consistent.
Beacon saves organization staff an average of over 25 hours of office and phone traffic every day.
Beacon has been implemented by over 100 organizations in 8 states
Beacon lowers GIS implementation costs and licensing fees
Beacon provides 24/7 information access for the public and internal users
Beacon can integrate virtually any database
View Interactive maps of your GIS data.
Review your digital Aerial photography to easily review your community.
Your portal can also utilize the latest technology and internet features and incorporate those into the site.
Example here is: Google Streetview
Other options may be: Zillow – Real Estate Assessment site
Ebay for Tax Sale Auctions
Service is not something you can touch or feel it is a promise and to believe the promise you must hire a firm you can trust. Schneider is this firm.
Hosting over 200 GIS Web Sites
Software solution geo●gear being used nationally
Financial depth to do your project
Understanding of the ENTIRE GIS process, not just the data conversion step
Unsurpassed business relationships
ESRI
Azteca
GeoComm
Trimble
ESRI Award
HSE receives ESRI’s Special Achievement in GIS Award
Sarpy County, Nebraska receives ESRI’s Special Achievement in GIS Award
Keynote ESRI’s Survey and GIS Summit
Foundation Business Partner of the Year – Selected over hundreds of other partners
Winners of the Indiana Geographic Information Council - GIS Achievement Award
4 out of 6 awards went to Schneider Clients
Association of Indiana Counties County Achievement Award
Blackford County, Indiana
Huntington County, Indiana
