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KtPublic Access to Geo-Spatial Information At present, an internet mapping application is being used in the Property Appraiser ' s Office to disseminate information to the public . However, there was a stated need to migrate to a different application since the current one is quite weak on custom queries . Consequently, an alternate solution is being considered . The Internet browser should have the ability to incorporate data from the various departments as opposed to tax data alone . As part of the County ' s enterprise-wide GIS implementation , the Clerk of the Court should work with the recommended GIS Director to disseminate spatial information to the public by providing a mapping application that will enable citizens to view and map County facilities as well as land use . This effort should be coordinated with other departments in the County that manage complementary data . As part of the County ' s enterprise-wide GIS implementation , the Clerk of the Court should ` work with the recommended GIS Director to disseminate spatial information to the public by providing a mapping application that will enable citizens to view and map County facilities as well as land use . This effort should be coordinated with other departments in the County that manage complementary data . As part of the County ' s objective to migrate to a more robust Internet GIS data browser, the Clerk ' s Office should identify additional functionality that may be required in addition to the County ' s base enterprise offering . As aforementioned , a key opportunity exists to link deed index records and images with GIS . A link can be provided on the County ' s GIS data browser to allow users the ability to view this information in an efficient manner. It is recommended that the Clerk ' s Office work with the recommended GIS Director to provide this functionality on the Internet browser. More information on Internet GIS data browsers can be found in the Enterprise- Wide Applications section of this chapter. Public access to geo-spatial data will increase productivity by reducing the need for staff to personally respond to questions from citizens . Touch-Screen Kiosk A public access touch-screen kiosk is a proven system for allowing the public to find information without occupying valuable staff resources . This application would present a very easy-to-use GIS interface , driven by touch-screen technology ( no mouse needed ) . Not all Indian River County residents have access to the Internet , or are aware of where or " how to access it . Many residents may also be uncomfortable with using a mouse . Therefore , large touch-screen buttons , with easy to identify options, present an ideal solution . The public would be able to choose from several customized searches , such as " Locate an Address " , " Locate a Tax Parcel by PIN " , " Locate a School " , and many more . Data layers such as zoning and land use would be made available for users to turn on and off, to determine the permitted use of a property. In addition , users may have the option to view deeds or images related to a particular piece of property or owner . This will save time as users don ' t have to go to the Courthouse and look up the information in paper records . This will supply answers to many of the questions the public has , without direct interaction with Clerk ' s Office staff. It is recommended that the Clerk of the Court procure and maintain two ( 2 ) public access kiosks at the Main Courthouse in the City of Vero Beach and one kiosk at the North County Office in a highly visible and easily accessible area . The application running on the touch- 182 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment