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The attached spreadsheet (in permanent agenda file in Clerk's office) compares Orange <br /> County's online services to other counties in the state deemed to be technology leaders. This <br /> spreadsheet defines online services to be any service which uses interactive Internet <br /> technologies to deliver information or conduct transactions. This excludes services labeled as <br /> online services which are only hyperlinks to static documents, lists or forms that require printing. <br /> The spreadsheet shows that Orange County provides the most complete and comprehensive <br /> set of online services in the state, including the largest counties and those deemed to be the <br /> most technotogically progressive. Orange County offers some unique online services, <br /> including: <br /> - The farm produce locator tool — <br /> http://www.oranqecountyfarms.orq/ProductSearch asp This tool allows the public to <br /> search for a variety of farms and farm products online at any time from any Internet <br /> enabled computer. This service helps connect the public with the wide variety of <br /> agricultural offerings throughout the County's myriad farms, while reinforcing the <br /> commitment to promoting local agriculture. <br /> - The GIS mailing label tool — <br /> httq://server2.co.orange.nc.us/OranqeNCGOS/default aspx, "Buffer" tab. This <br /> allows the public to create a set of printable mailing labels with addresses of all <br /> properties within a user-specified distance of a selected parcel. This is particularly <br /> helpful when a resident seeks to alert property owners within, for example, 500 feet <br /> of that individual's property. This tool has significantly alleviated demands on Land <br /> Records' staff time, while giving the public the ability to create mailing labels <br /> themselves more quickly and cheaply. <br /> - Online pet registration — <br /> http://www.co.oranae.nc.us/AnimalServices/LicensinaOnline.asp This tool allows <br /> pet owners to register their pets online using a system that securely processes credit <br /> card payments. This system has quickly become a popular and convenient way for <br /> the public to conduct business with Animal Services any time and from anywhere. It <br /> has reduced paper processing and manual financial transactions for Animal Services <br /> staff. <br /> - Facilities reservations— <br /> https://server3.co.oranqe.nc.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?xxmod=fr. This <br /> tool allows groups to reserve County facilities online, using an interactive tool that <br /> ensures adherence to County policies, while matching group needs with appropriate <br /> facilities. It has allowed the Facilities Use Policy to be implemented quickly and <br /> publicly. <br /> Other Orange County online services are noteworthy for their innovative features, including: <br /> - ARiES— http://aries.co.oranqe.nc.us This suite of tools leverages the power of <br /> Geographic Information Systems (GIS)without exposing the public to the complexity <br /> of the underlying GIS technology. Using simple street addresses rather than <br /> esoteric identifiers, the public can find a cornucopia of information related to a <br /> property. This address-centric approach is possible now that the addressing <br />