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Chapter 7 - External Entities and Organizations In This Chapter Introduction 7- 1 Engineering and Surveying Firms 7- 1 City of Vero Beach 7-2 City of Sebastian 7-2 Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization 7-2 State of Florida 7-4 Universities 7-6 Regional Planning Councils 7- 7 GIS User Groups 7- 7 Private Sources 7-8 Introduction The level of success obtained through the implementation of GIS often relies heavily on the cooperation of other government agencies and private sector organizations . This is particularly true for Indian River County . There is a tremendous amount of GIS data that currently exists for Indian River County. Federal , state, regional and local government agencies, engineering and surveying firms, local utility companies , and private developers and data vendors all may possess data that could prove valuable to Indian River County . Much of this information can be obtained at a nominal cost or free of charge . Many of these data layers have been developed over the years by other entities through their own GIS and related mapping projects . Indian River County should continually monitor external sources for applicable data . Throughout the United States, Geographic Information Systems have served to break down not only the barriers that may exist between departments within an organization , but also barriers that have existed for years between other organizations . The technology serves as a catalyst for cooperation and will provide opportunities for inter agency collaboration and cooperation . The most successful GIS programs have seized the opportunity for cooperation and data sharing , often highlighting this as one of the most important benefits derived from the implementation of GIS . Establishing a good working relationship with other organizations early in the project is crucial . Indian River County should inform these organizations about the data and expertise that the County is developing ; in addition it should make these organizations aware of the mutual benefit derived from this effort . Establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations may facilitate and expedite data sharing as well as reduce costs . Engineering and Surveying Firms Most civil engineering , land development , and survey firms have automated their subdivision plat and mapping capabilities, utilizing a computer-aided drafting ( CAD ) package ( usually Microstation or AutoCAD ) for highly detailed plat and construction drawings . CAD data primitives ( lines , arcs , and points) are highly compatible with GIS features , sharing many common topological relationships . 7- 1 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 7 - External Entities and Organizations