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Annual Report of the Land Information Office - 2004 |
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This report has been prepared to inform interested parties on the status of work efforts advancing the Ozaukee County Land Information System Plan. In February 1990 the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors created a Land Information Office pursuant to Section 59.88 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Policy oversight is the responsibility of the Technology Resource Committee. Topographic/Planimetric Mapping The data set is Countywide. This mapping is a critical element for planning activities, storm water management, and flood plain mapping. Users of this mapping include local governmental units, state agencies, developers, real estate professionals, and private citizens. The Land Information Office worked extensively to extract/convert the spot elevations to a shape file format to be utilized in the new floodplain-mapping project. Digital Parcel Mapping The parcel map had been fully converted to a digital format and is attributed with the Parcel Identification Number (PIN). The data is available in both CAD and ESRI shape file formats. Address Centerline Mapping The Land Information Office processed an RFP for the collection and mapping of both address points and road centerline data. The LIO successfully recommended a unique methodology for the generation of this data set. HRG technology group utilized Lamda Tech to image all roadways within the county and generate 4 images every 30 feet. This imagery can also be utilized by local governmental units to capture signage, utilities, conduct pavement analysis, etc. For County purposes, this mapping is essential for the wireless Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) State requirement. The Data set is also needed for effective land Information searching functions. The project will be completed in 2005. Data Access The Land Information Office serviced over 300 data requests that incurred a fee. In addition, there were a substantial number of requests that are not chargeable from local, state, or federal governmental units for land information records and data files. To provide better service and mitigate the impact of providing these services, an intranet/internet site was started. All of this data is available via Email to public or private organizations and individuals. GPS Technology The Mapping Grade GPS unit this office makes available to all governmental units in the county has been used in a variety of ways. The City of Port Washington continues to utilize it in their sidewalk maintenance program saving hundreds of hours over the old paper process. The LIO assisted the Mequon Nature Preserve group in mapping field for forest restoration. The student intern also utilized it to map snowmobile trails throughout the county for the identification of owners of the property the trail crosses. Since February of 1996 this office has developed and maintained and funded Ozaukee County’s Internet site. This site provides information in the following broad perspective:
The Land Information Office provides the services of the designing, developing and maintaining web pages (a sub site) to all county departments and municipalities on the county's Internet Server that is maintained the Information Services. As of this publication this site maintains 15,645 files, 8,586 pictures and links including 7,202 external links and 64,018 internal links. The Internet continues to be the most effective method for the County to reach out to the public it serves. We look to continue to develop and improve this site looking into the future in performing interactive government over the Internet. Payment of taxes and permits is an option to be considered. As always in suggestions and comments are always welcomed. Please visit your web site at: http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us Intergovernmental/ Departmental Cooperation The Land Information Office has forged a strong working relationship with governmental units at all levels. We continue to be the main provider of land related data for all towns and municipalities. The LIO secured funding from the City of Mequon and Cedarburg and the Village of Grafton to help in the addressing mapping project. Software change The LIO decide to change software platforms from Intergraph GeoMedia to ESRI ArcGIS. Licenses were swapped without cost. Retained Fee Statistics Due to a decrease in activity of recorded documents, the Land Information Office retained approximately 50% less in fees in 2004 as compared to 2003. This decrease can be attributed to a substantial decrease in refinancing activity due to rising interest rates. The housing market and land development continues at a strong pace. The monthly breakdown for 2004 is as follows:
Respectively submitted,
Damon Anderson Land Information Office Coordinator |
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