The
Technology Services Department provides a
wide range of information and technological support to the Vermilion County
departments and their users.
Technology
Services
Accounting /
Financial
The Technology Services Department maintains a complete accounting system for the entire county
government operation with over 18,000 transactions per year.
Property Tax Cycle
A complex property tax real estate system from assessment to the actual printing
of the property tax bills is managed in cooperation with four other departments:
County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, and the Board of Review.
Over 56,000 tax parcels are managed. Our department is responsible for the
programming required to meet the needs of the ever-changing property tax system.
Voter Registration
The Technology Services Department is also responsible for the programming required for a
complete Voter Registration System, Election Judge System and an Absentee Voter
System. Two separate offices (County Clerk and the Danville Election
Commission) interact with these systems. The Voter Registration System
keeps track of approximately 50,000 registered voters in Vermilion County.
This information is used by the election offices to inquire on voters, print
numerous reports, mailing labels and special forms throughout the year.
Candidates running for office are also allowed to request voter reports, mailing
labels and voter files. These services can be obtained through the
respective election office.
Inventory Asset Management
The Technology Services Department is responsible for the programming and the data entry to
maintain the county's Inventory Asset System.
Information Management & Reporting
Services that gathers information and then presents this information has seen an
increase in the last few years. This can cover desktop publishing, charts,
slide shows, electronic forms, web pages, video & graphic arts type operations.
We offer a tremendous capability in this area for our county departments.
Technology Services
AS400 Mid-Range Support
Our department maintains an IBM AS400 mid-range system for our core Information
systems. This includes the Real Estate Property Tax System, Financial System,
County Voter
Registration System, County Election Judge System, County Voter Absentee System,
City of Danville Voter
Registration System, City of Danville Election Judge System, City of Danville
Voter Absentee System, Economic Interest System, Coroner Information Database
System, Technology Services Work Order System, Building & Grounds Work Order System and Asset Inventory Management.
PC / Network Support
Attempting to manage just one computer can be an arduous task. Managing
over 150 personal computers and network systems is a monumental one. Our
services in this area have increased dramatically in the last few years.
We maintain a diverse amount of software packages on various platforms and PC's.
Internet & E-Mail Support
Currently, we are in the process of connecting all the Vermilion County
government buildings and departments with high-speed internet and e-mail access. This has been a very
challenging task, since each building and department has their own unique
systems and requirements.
We also maintain the web page server and are responsible for maintaining the web
pages.
Graphic Arts Services
A rapidly expanding service to all county departments. With our numerous
computer, printer and software assets, we offer graphic arts services to all
county departments. Services such as preparation and printing of business
forms, business cards, maps, charts, books, leaflets, newsletters, photos, etc.
These products can be supplied on paper, hardcopy media or electronic media.
Color and black and white media is available.
Multimedia Services
Communications through visual arts, this service provides departments with the
ability to create videos, photography, computer presentations, video animation,
GIF animation, and audio on state of the art equipment.
Final projects can be placed on several types of media: CD-ROM, Web based, VHS
tape, HI-8 tape, to name just a few.
Geographic Technology
Services
Vermilion County Base Map
Thousands of hours have been spent developing a Base Map of Vermilion County to
be used in the Geographic Information System (GIS). Many county
departments use this map data in their operations (everything from law
enforcement to election departments). Maintaining this Base Map is an
on-going project.
Geographic Analysis
One of the largest benefits of having a GIS system is the analysis capability it
provides you. Used for planning those "what ifs" in just about every
aspect of county government.
Aerial Photography
Recently updated (12/1997) aerial photography spanning the entire county serves
for even greater geographic analysis. Scanned images in a library of over
17 gigabytes provide a real image backdrop for map analysis. These photos
can be duplicated.
