§ 745.108. Geographic information system centralization.

Information in the geographic information system ("GIS") is an enterprise-wide resource. To safeguard this resource and to ensure all interfaces, additions, and desired capabilities adhere to certain standards, all maintained GIS data shall be stored centrally. Hardware and software relating to the central repository shall be supported by the GIS Section in the Information Technology Division ("ITD"). Additionally, security and network architecture for the central repository shall be developed and supported by ITD. Maintenance of data layers shall be the responsibility of agencies and departments contributing to and using the centralized data bank. Each department shall ensure the creation and continual update of relevant data layers. All data layers shall be compiled in accordance with the latest industry standards. The central repository of information shall ensure that all data layers are in synch on the City's enterprise-wide GIS platform. Except where data is exempt from public records law, all City departments, independent authorities, and constitutional officers shall have access to data within the enterprise-wide GIS.

This Section shall apply to the general government and all independent agencies and authorities. Departments or agencies operating existing GIS, or GIS related applications shall comply with the most recent technology standards to ensure compatibility with the standards applied by the GIS Section of ITD. Acquisition of new noncomplying GIS systems, or incompatible GIS related systems, including hardware, software, or both, is prohibited.

(Ord. 2002-992-E, § 2; Ord. 2003-620-E, § 2; Ord. 2011-732-E)

Editor's note— Ordinance 2007-839-E, § 18, authorized updated department/division names pursuant to reorganization.

Note— Former § 7-109. See editor's note, § 745.104.