Spend Less Time, Spend Less Money
In today's business world, efficiency and cost effectiveness translate into real cost savings. This
applies to county governments as well. When the Wells County Assessor's Office wanted to improve
their services without increasing costs, they looked to the internet and GIS for a solution.
The Assessor's Office determined that a property search tool would offer the most benefits and
broadest impact to customers. The web application they chose is available both over the internet
and intranet, and can accommodate the County's data as it is changed or expanded. Because it is a
web-based application, virtually anyone with internet access can use it.
The search tool can be accessed from the
Wells County
GIS website. Visitors select a type of property: residential, agricultural or commercial.
Once the type is selected, people can customize their search using categories ranging from square
footage to year of construction. Giving people the choice of using broad or narrow search criteria
allows them to find what they want quickly and easily.
Results
Combining the County's GIS website and the property search tool provided an efficient and cost-effective
solution for the County. Publishing information online allows the public to do their own research from
the comfort of their home. The Assessor's Office is essentially open 24 hours a day, without paying for
additional staff time. In fact, what used to require a full-time employee is now handled in an hour a day.
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