This week in lecture, based on collaboration between UWF GIS staff and local GIS staff, the “Essential GIS Skills for Local Government GIS Users.” The lecture learning outcomes were derived from knowledge, skills, and abilities government personnel outlined as crucial to the field. We reviewed some roles of GIS in local government like planning departments and tax assessors. We reviewed Public Land Survey System (PLSS): section, township and range. We got some experience utilizing a local assessors website to obtain parcel data and land descriptions.
In lab this week we had two scenarios. 1)A local developer gives you a parcel number and asks for a parcel report of the site and adjacent area. We prepared a map book of the requested parcel data using data driven pages, as well as a corresponding parcel report for added information. 2)Help locate suitable parcels for an extension office based on desired criteria (owned by entity, 20 acres or more, and vacant).
This week data was provided from local county websites. We examined property based on Zoning ID, Parcel number and PLSS. We edited parcel information, created maps with dynamic text, created data driven pages, created a locator map for a map book. Updated parcel geometry (merge and split a parcel) and updated attribute table for those parcels. Identified parcels using location searches and attribute queries. Produced values in attribute table with field calculator. Ultimately, a map book (one page displayed above) and report for the developer (below) and a report for the sibling office (below).
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