HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - GIS Data Sharing Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 09-104
RESOLUTION APPROVING DATA-SHARING AGREEMENT
WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the IDOT Office of Location and Environment is conducting a Geographic
Information System (GIS) data collection effort in the State of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, information gathered during this process will be incorporated into a master
repository for the purposes of environmental corridor studies along I-80 and other interstate
roadways; and,
WHEREAS, because the environmental analysis relies on accurate and up-to-date GIS
information, the IDOT is seeking to form partnerships with local governments to increase
accessibility to GIS data and ensure timely updates; and,
WHEREAS,a GIS Data Repository(GISDR)has been established to allow for secure access
and data transfer among partners and enable agencies and local government to share critical GIS
data; and,
WHEREAS,the IDOT has drafted a 28-E intergovernmental GIS data-sharing agreement for
the City which specifies the data and restrictions being requested by the IDOT; and,
WHEREAS, entering into the data-sharing agreement will allow the City and the IDOT to
automate the transfer of data into the GISDR,thereby saving efficiencies for the City and the IDOT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 28-E intergovernmental agreement for GIS data-sharing between the City and the Iowa
Department of Transportation is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24'h day of March, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Doll, Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of March, 2009.