Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool used to map and analyze features and occurrences. GIS technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps. These abilities distinguish GIS from other information systems and make it valuable to a wide range of public and private enterprises for explaining occurrences, predicting outcomes, and planning strategies.
GIS services the needs of all City departments that rely on geographical mapping data that contains distinct mapping layers for different types of information requests. Each department has specific and unique requests and it is GIS‘ to analyze the request and develop the appropriate computer-generated map.