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County approves service agreement to pursue state GIS "SEED" grant to improve 911 data
Summary
Officials approved a service agreement with Avon Marsh Consultants to apply for an Indiana Geographic Information Office SEED grant (up to $30,000) to upgrade county GIS layers used for 9-1-1 and addressing; the grant requires no local match and has a Dec. 1 application deadline.
Clinton County commissioners on Sept. 16 approved a service agreement with Avon Marsh Consultants to pursue a SEED grant from the Indiana Geographic Information Office aimed at improving GIS layers supporting 9-1-1.
Tim Ellerding of Abbot Marsh (Avon Marsh Consultants) told the board the program offers up to $30,000 with no local match and is intended to bring addressing and road layers up to next-generation 9-1-1 standards. He described a roughly six-month process of assessment, correction and training, with vendor billing deferred until the county receives state funds.
Zach, county GIS staff, said he would present a public service agreement between the commissioners and Avon Marsh for approval. Commissioners approved the service agreement and asked that President Jordan Brewer sign it when available.
Renee and Zach both voiced support, saying the county needs the state funds to meet enhanced 9-1-1 standards and that local staff do not currently have capacity to rebuild some data layers. Ellerding said the application window closes Dec. 1 and that the grant is a no-match opportunity but not guaranteed additional funding beyond $30,000.
No local match was required, and the consultants said they would not require payment until after the state reimbursed the county. Commissioners approved the agreement and directed staff to secure Brewer—s signature when he is available.
