Updated aerial imagery software

This request would fund a three-year contract with NearMap, an aerial imagery provider that is based in Utah. The Missoula County GIS Division of Technology provides nearly all County departments as well as the public easy access to geographic information that pertains to all aspects of County business. Part of the data provided comes in the form of aerial imagery that is used as the basemap for orienting the user through mapping applications. Updated aerial imagery is key to maintaining a robust accounting of assets on the ground, including but not limited to structure points (dwelling/commercial locations), land boundaries and road centerlines. NearMap would provide one annual flight to capture the entire private-land areas of Missoula County.

Department: Information Technology (GIS division)

Cost: $42,000

Funding source: Property taxes