County staff recommend six‑year EagleView contract extension for aerial imagery integration
Summary
Kent County planning and assessment staff recommended the Levy Court extend its EagleView (formerly Pictometry) aerial‑imagery contract — a six‑year renewal would preserve GIS integration used by assessment, planning and public safety; staff proposed placing the item on the consent agenda.
County staff told the Levy Court on Aug. 25 they want to extend the EagleView aerial‑imagery contract because the software is integrated with county GIS and camera systems and is in daily use by assessment, planning, public safety and engineering.
A staff presenter said the contract is a long‑term commitment (six years) and that the dollar request would be "up to 400 and some thousand dollars" to maintain the service. Staff described EagleView (previously Pictometry) as providing detailed aerial photography that county partners and the state 911 center use for planning and emergency response.
Why it matters: EagleView imagery supports property assessment, planning analysis, emergency response and redistricting work; maintaining the software avoids the cost and complexity of switching platforms or losing integration with existing county systems.
Commissioners asked whether other products had been compared; staff said EagleView was selected in 02/2021 and had been evaluated at the time. The presenter recommended placing the contract renewal on the consent agenda; commissioners indicated assent during the workshop show‑of‑hands for the consent agenda.
What’s next: The item was moved to the consent agenda for formal action at a subsequent business meeting; financial details and a formal vote will appear on the business agenda.
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