Our clients are enthusiastic about the high level of service, deliverables, and pricing they consistently receive from Geo-centric Consulting, Inc. Below are abstract summaries of select clients.
Ashtabula County Auditor’s Office
Geo-centric Consulting was selected to provide ongoing GIS technical support to the Ashtabula County Auditor’s Office. Our role focuses on maintaining and advancing the County’s geospatial infrastructure to improve efficiency, transparency, and public access to information. We modernized the GIS infrastructure, guided the transition from legacy data refresh scripts to modern workflows, and upgraded and configured ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x and SQL Server environments. We also provided technical assistance for the county’s transition from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro, as well as development and troubleshooting services for existing GIS web applications.
City of Brecksville, Ohio
Creating a comprehensive GIS Strategic Implementation Plan involves conducting a GIS Needs Assessment for six critical City departments. This encompasses defining business requirements, thoroughly reviewing the current geospatial environment, assessing potential GIS data and applications, and performing a GIS data Gap Analysis specifically for sewer and stormwater utilities.
The plan includes recommendations on utility data development and suggestions for geospatial hardware, software, and applications. It also provided human resource recommendations and outlined a task-oriented implementation plan. Furthermore, our services extend to project-specific GIS technical assistance, encompassing ArcGIS Online, integration of Tyler Technologies' EAM/Energov products, and data development.
City of Independence, Ohio
Development of a multi-faceted GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. This includes a GIS Needs Assessment for six key City departments; business requirements definition and a detailed review of the existing geospatial environment, potential GIS data and applications; a GIS data Gap Analysis for their sewer and stormwater utilities; recommendations regarding utility data development; geospatial hardware, software, geospatial application recommendations; human resource recommendations, and a task-oriented implementation plan. Additionally, project-specific GIS technical assistance is available, including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, as well as integration with Tyler Technologies' EAM/Energov products, script development, data development, and application development.
Agile Networks
Geo-centric delivers geospatial services that drive decision-making and support Agile Networks’ broadband expansion across the Midwest. Leveraging the FCC’s Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric Dataset, we prepare and submit required Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and BEAD filings. Our work includes multi-state data development, propagation and coverage analysis, census data integration, and assessments of state-owned assets. These efforts provide critical business intelligence that underpins Agile Networks’ broadband growth strategies.
Geauga County Auditor's Office
Services included Enterprise GIS program management, ArcGIS Enterprise upgrading and ongoing management, geospatial website development, and ArcGIS Online development services, adding dozens of users to ArcGIS Online and a proliferation of web maps and apps. Parcel maintenance was modernized from Arc/Info Librarian (circa 1999) to the Parcel Fabric format. Seventeen agencies participated in a GIS Needs Assessment, which provided recommendations for Enterprise GIS implementation, prioritized the identification of geospatial data gaps, and identified stakeholder requirements. Deliverables included County-wide Enterprise GIS implementation tasks, recommendations for Enterprise GIS program governance, and organizational structure. In 2019, Geo-centric identified over $22,000 in unnecessary annual software maintenance costs.
The Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Development of a GIS Needs Assessment Report. Geo-centric assessed the needs of GIS users relative to their daily workflows and analyzed existing GIS information covering twenty-five northern Ohio Counties. An analysis of over 1,100 feature classes’ currency, continued relevance, access, and distribution methods was provided. Geo-centric also reviewed existing GIS applications, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online installations, data update processes, and human resources. Suggestions were provided to improve data development, maintenance, and sharing mechanisms. Implementation planning recommendations included a task-based series of GIS data development and enhancement activities, as well as recommendations for new application software, mobile devices, and protocols to standardize and automate GIS data update processes. These recommendations also included the provision of ongoing geospatial technical advice, application, and data development services through 2020.
City of Painesville
Development of a multi-faceted GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. This includes a GIS data Gap Analysis Assessment Report for four City utilities - water, sewer, electric, and stormwater. This included database designs for each utility, a GIS Needs Assessment delivery for most City departments, and recommendations regarding utility data conversion, asset management software (CMMS), and other geospatial hardware, software, and application recommendations.
The Holden Arboretum
Data conversion of existing Natural Resource Inventory data sets to an ArcMap 9 geodatabase, including ArcPad for in-the-field ecosystem data collection. The existing information system environment included AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, DataEase DBMS, Weed Information Management System, and Starlink/Garmin GPS hardware. Assistance with developing a multi-county GIS database of protected properties, imagery, planimetric data, and natural resource information. Arc View 9 training was provided in database development and maintenance, map production, geographic analysis, and ArcPad data integration. Technology: Arc View GIS 9, ArcMap 10.
Support of GIS operations has been ongoing through 2022.
Ohio Environmental Council
Develop an Esri Story Map providing information on the H2Ohio program. This State of Ohio program is a comprehensive and science-based effort designed to improve Ohio’s water quality from source to tap. H2Ohio focuses explicitly on reducing phosphorus in our waterways by creating wetlands, implementing more agricultural conservation practices, and addressing failing septic systems. It also focuses on preventing lead contamination in schools and daycare centers. The interactive map displayed wetland projects, enrollment goals, critical water and sewer projects, and many background layers such as watershed boundaries, the National Wetlands Inventory, water quality monitoring stations, Ohio congressional districts, and more.
INEX Advisors LLC
Summary: Geospatial data development for the real-time demonstration of the Internet of Things (IoT) during Richard Branson's 2016 Virgin Strive Challenge. On September 27, 2016, Richard Branson and actor/celebrity Adrian Grenier swam the Strait of Messina (between Italy & Sicily) to raise public awareness regarding the poor health of the world's oceans. This effort provided IoT-related geospatial data, e.g., shoreline water quality sensor Rest endpoints and other environmentally oriented geospatial data, intended to include additional sensor information such as the pair of swimmers' bio-metrics information. GPS data tracked them across the strait.
Denmark Ministry of Taxation, Copenhagen, Denmark
Consultation regarding a nationwide Federal initiative to create a new and innovative property appraisal system. Our focus was the integration of GIS technologies within an open-source and Esri solution set, developing an architecture of spatially oriented property appraisal processes. Geo-centric conducted three days of interactive workshops highlighting the use of geospatial technology as the primary support mechanism for the Danish property appraisal process. Focus areas included comparative analysis between adopting existing standard GIS platforms versus developing in-house solutions, public participation, data architectures and maintenance, technical aspects, best practices, Return on Investment, case study analysis, and productivity statistics.
Morrow County Auditor’s Office
Ongoing Enterprise GIS implementation and data conversion services for the Morrow County Auditor, Engineer, Fire E9112, and Planning Commission. Deliverables included a County-wide Enterprise GIS Implementation Plan, a Morrow County GIS program governance, and an Organizational Structure Plan. A Request for Qualifications for a County-wide Tax Map Data Conversion and associated services was also provided. Subsequently, we were awarded County-wide Esri Parcel Fabric cadastral data conversion, geospatial website development, and organizational development services. A new, highly accurate, county-wide C.A.U.V. land use layer, integrating soils and subsequent tax reduction calculations, and a property value and taxes dashboard were delivered.
Northeast Ohio Area-wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA)
Client services include re-envisioning the existing NOACA Flex website into a newer web architecture, using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript and the Web App Builder for ArcGIS development tool. Using HTML/JavaScript apps, cross-platform access is provided to any device. Additional functionality was delivered to an already robust repository of regional transportation data and virtual functionality through the innovative use of new widgets and options for the user.
Clermont County Auditor’s Office
Twenty County agencies participated in the development of a Re-visioning Needs Assessment and Application Assessment Report for a mature GIS program, including five web surveys of County employees, local businesses, local governments, and citizens. A Best Practices survey of twenty Ohio Counties provided benchmarking information for County leadership. An organizational study documented existing conditions and provided recommendations for improvements to current business practices, and an Implementation Plan provided a road map to implementing the 149 applications and other recommendations. Human resource development and support were provided, assisting with hiring four staff members.
The Renaissance Group
Development of Federal and State-required sitemaps for four Wind Turbine Generators in Ohio, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Flicker Shadow Maps display tiered areas of shadow flicker; Noise Maps are classified by decibel levels; Zones of Visual Influence Maps; and photo-montages of the sites showing the proposed WTG on-site. Parcel, contour, picture, and ambient audio soundings maps were created. Technology: WindPro, ArcGIS 9.3, Magellan GPS, and ArcPad 9
Lake Metroparks
Provided a GIS Development Plan, including a Functional Requirements Report and a GIS Implementation Plan. ArcGIS Server web applications, mobile GIS enhancements, and training recommendations were provided. The plan identified eighty-three applications, existing data and systems inventories, organizational/human resources, hardware and software system configuration, data requirements, and implementation tasks.
Chagrin River Nature Conservancy
Creation of the Chagrin River Information System (CRIS), a parcel-level, protected lands management system. Watershed-based, multi-county GIS database of protected properties, imagery, planimetric data, and natural resource information for conservation easement acquisition, monitoring, and management. Watershed-based analysis tools were developed using Avenue object programming.
Ashtabula County Auditor’s Office
Geo-centric Consulting was selected to provide ongoing GIS technical support to the Ashtabula County Auditor’s Office. Our role focuses on maintaining and advancing the County’s geospatial infrastructure to improve efficiency, transparency, and public access to information. We modernized the GIS infrastructure, guided the transition from legacy data refresh scripts to modern workflows, and upgraded and configured ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x and SQL Server environments. We also provided technical assistance for the county’s transition from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro, as well as development and troubleshooting services for existing GIS web applications.
City of Brecksville, Ohio
Creating a comprehensive GIS Strategic Implementation Plan involves conducting a GIS Needs Assessment for six critical City departments. This encompasses defining business requirements, thoroughly reviewing the current geospatial environment, assessing potential GIS data and applications, and performing a GIS data Gap Analysis specifically for sewer and stormwater utilities.
The plan includes recommendations on utility data development and suggestions for geospatial hardware, software, and applications. It also provided human resource recommendations and outlined a task-oriented implementation plan. Furthermore, our services extend to project-specific GIS technical assistance, encompassing ArcGIS Online, integration of Tyler Technologies' EAM/Energov products, and data development.
City of Independence, Ohio
Development of a multi-faceted GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. This includes a GIS Needs Assessment for six key City departments; business requirements definition and a detailed review of the existing geospatial environment, potential GIS data and applications; a GIS data Gap Analysis for their sewer and stormwater utilities; recommendations regarding utility data development; geospatial hardware, software, geospatial application recommendations; human resource recommendations, and a task-oriented implementation plan. Additionally, project-specific GIS technical assistance is available, including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, as well as integration with Tyler Technologies' EAM/Energov products, script development, data development, and application development.
Agile Networks
Geo-centric delivers geospatial services that drive decision-making and support Agile Networks’ broadband expansion across the Midwest. Leveraging the FCC’s Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric Dataset, we prepare and submit required Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and BEAD filings. Our work includes multi-state data development, propagation and coverage analysis, census data integration, and assessments of state-owned assets. These efforts provide critical business intelligence that underpins Agile Networks’ broadband growth strategies.
Geauga County Auditor's Office
Services included Enterprise GIS program management, ArcGIS Enterprise upgrading and ongoing management, geospatial website development, and ArcGIS Online development services, adding dozens of users to ArcGIS Online and a proliferation of web maps and apps. Parcel maintenance was modernized from Arc/Info Librarian (circa 1999) to the Parcel Fabric format. Seventeen agencies participated in a GIS Needs Assessment, which provided recommendations for Enterprise GIS implementation, prioritized the identification of geospatial data gaps, and identified stakeholder requirements. Deliverables included County-wide Enterprise GIS implementation tasks, recommendations for Enterprise GIS program governance, and organizational structure. In 2019, Geo-centric identified over $22,000 in unnecessary annual software maintenance costs.
The Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Development of a GIS Needs Assessment Report. Geo-centric assessed the needs of GIS users relative to their daily workflows and analyzed existing GIS information covering twenty-five northern Ohio Counties. An analysis of over 1,100 feature classes’ currency, continued relevance, access, and distribution methods was provided. Geo-centric also reviewed existing GIS applications, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online installations, data update processes, and human resources. Suggestions were provided to improve data development, maintenance, and sharing mechanisms. Implementation planning recommendations included a task-based series of GIS data development and enhancement activities, as well as recommendations for new application software, mobile devices, and protocols to standardize and automate GIS data update processes. These recommendations also included the provision of ongoing geospatial technical advice, application, and data development services through 2020.
City of Painesville
Development of a multi-faceted GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. This includes a GIS data Gap Analysis Assessment Report for four City utilities - water, sewer, electric, and stormwater. This included database designs for each utility, a GIS Needs Assessment delivery for most City departments, and recommendations regarding utility data conversion, asset management software (CMMS), and other geospatial hardware, software, and application recommendations.
The Holden Arboretum
Data conversion of existing Natural Resource Inventory data sets to an ArcMap 9 geodatabase, including ArcPad for in-the-field ecosystem data collection. The existing information system environment included AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, DataEase DBMS, Weed Information Management System, and Starlink/Garmin GPS hardware. Assistance with developing a multi-county GIS database of protected properties, imagery, planimetric data, and natural resource information. Arc View 9 training was provided in database development and maintenance, map production, geographic analysis, and ArcPad data integration. Technology: Arc View GIS 9, ArcMap 10.
Support of GIS operations has been ongoing through 2022.
Ohio Environmental Council
Develop an Esri Story Map providing information on the H2Ohio program. This State of Ohio program is a comprehensive and science-based effort designed to improve Ohio’s water quality from source to tap. H2Ohio focuses explicitly on reducing phosphorus in our waterways by creating wetlands, implementing more agricultural conservation practices, and addressing failing septic systems. It also focuses on preventing lead contamination in schools and daycare centers. The interactive map displayed wetland projects, enrollment goals, critical water and sewer projects, and many background layers such as watershed boundaries, the National Wetlands Inventory, water quality monitoring stations, Ohio congressional districts, and more.
INEX Advisors LLC
Summary: Geospatial data development for the real-time demonstration of the Internet of Things (IoT) during Richard Branson's 2016 Virgin Strive Challenge. On September 27, 2016, Richard Branson and actor/celebrity Adrian Grenier swam the Strait of Messina (between Italy & Sicily) to raise public awareness regarding the poor health of the world's oceans. This effort provided IoT-related geospatial data, e.g., shoreline water quality sensor Rest endpoints and other environmentally oriented geospatial data, intended to include additional sensor information such as the pair of swimmers' bio-metrics information. GPS data tracked them across the strait.
Denmark Ministry of Taxation, Copenhagen, Denmark
Consultation regarding a nationwide Federal initiative to create a new and innovative property appraisal system. Our focus was the integration of GIS technologies within an open-source and Esri solution set, developing an architecture of spatially oriented property appraisal processes. Geo-centric conducted three days of interactive workshops highlighting the use of geospatial technology as the primary support mechanism for the Danish property appraisal process. Focus areas included comparative analysis between adopting existing standard GIS platforms versus developing in-house solutions, public participation, data architectures and maintenance, technical aspects, best practices, Return on Investment, case study analysis, and productivity statistics.
Morrow County Auditor’s Office
Ongoing Enterprise GIS implementation and data conversion services for the Morrow County Auditor, Engineer, Fire E9112, and Planning Commission. Deliverables included a County-wide Enterprise GIS Implementation Plan, a Morrow County GIS program governance, and an Organizational Structure Plan. A Request for Qualifications for a County-wide Tax Map Data Conversion and associated services was also provided. Subsequently, we were awarded County-wide Esri Parcel Fabric cadastral data conversion, geospatial website development, and organizational development services. A new, highly accurate, county-wide C.A.U.V. land use layer, integrating soils and subsequent tax reduction calculations, and a property value and taxes dashboard were delivered.
Northeast Ohio Area-wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA)
Client services include re-envisioning the existing NOACA Flex website into a newer web architecture, using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript and the Web App Builder for ArcGIS development tool. Using HTML/JavaScript apps, cross-platform access is provided to any device. Additional functionality was delivered to an already robust repository of regional transportation data and virtual functionality through the innovative use of new widgets and options for the user.
Clermont County Auditor’s Office
Twenty County agencies participated in the development of a Re-visioning Needs Assessment and Application Assessment Report for a mature GIS program, including five web surveys of County employees, local businesses, local governments, and citizens. A Best Practices survey of twenty Ohio Counties provided benchmarking information for County leadership. An organizational study documented existing conditions and provided recommendations for improvements to current business practices, and an Implementation Plan provided a road map to implementing the 149 applications and other recommendations. Human resource development and support were provided, assisting with hiring four staff members.
The Renaissance Group
Development of Federal and State-required sitemaps for four Wind Turbine Generators in Ohio, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Flicker Shadow Maps display tiered areas of shadow flicker; Noise Maps are classified by decibel levels; Zones of Visual Influence Maps; and photo-montages of the sites showing the proposed WTG on-site. Parcel, contour, picture, and ambient audio soundings maps were created. Technology: WindPro, ArcGIS 9.3, Magellan GPS, and ArcPad 9
Lake Metroparks
Provided a GIS Development Plan, including a Functional Requirements Report and a GIS Implementation Plan. ArcGIS Server web applications, mobile GIS enhancements, and training recommendations were provided. The plan identified eighty-three applications, existing data and systems inventories, organizational/human resources, hardware and software system configuration, data requirements, and implementation tasks.
Chagrin River Nature Conservancy
Creation of the Chagrin River Information System (CRIS), a parcel-level, protected lands management system. Watershed-based, multi-county GIS database of protected properties, imagery, planimetric data, and natural resource information for conservation easement acquisition, monitoring, and management. Watershed-based analysis tools were developed using Avenue object programming.