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GIS Coordination History in Oregon
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Definition
of GIS Utility
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RFP
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GIS Utility Business Case
GIS
Strategic Plan (2001)
Oregon
Framework Data Themes
IRMD
Strategy (2002)
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Statewide Data and Technology Survey
(password required)
Link
to Web Survey
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(hard copy) version
Natural
Hazards Survey
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Enterprise Office
Oregon
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Oregon
Geographic Information Council
DAS—Information Resources
Management Division
Oregon
Geospatial Data Clearinghouse
GIS
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What is the Oregon
GIS Utility?
System and program to support consistent, efficient statewide geographic information sharing, maintenance, and GIS services supporting the business needs of the government and non-governmental community in Oregon. The GIS Utility includes: a) robust computing infrastructure and network for statewide access, b) up-to-date, multi-theme geographic data, c) GIS applications enabling access and use of the geographic database, and d) an organizational structure supporting statewide coordination and long-term enhancement of GIS resources.
The GIS Utility is based on several important principles:
- Participation by a wide community of users-the "extended enterprise" (state, federal, tribal and local governments; regional agencies; private business; academia; not-for-profit sector, general public)
- Practical use of accepted technology standards that promote efficiency in data development, access, and exchange
- Service-Oriented
- Requires investment with expectation of long-term benefits
- Stable infrastructure with commitment to ongoing operations and maintenance
- Sustainable-financially, politically, operationally.