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Identification 

Citation
Citation Information
OriginatorCity of Bellingham
Publication Date2015-10-16
Title
City of Bellingham Precincts
Geospatial Data Presentation Formvector digital data
Publication Information
Publication PlaceBellingham, WA
PublisherCity of Bellingham, Planning Department
Online Linkagehttp://www.cob.org/services/maps
Online Linkageftp://ftp.cob.org/GIS_Data/

Description
Abstract
                            Precincts is a polygon featureclass which contains the City of Bellingham's Precinct Boundaries. Attributes include Precinct number as well as the Ward Number, Legislative District Number, and County Council Number that each precinct is within.
                          
Purpose
                            The purpose of the Precinct data is to show the location of precincts within the City of Bellingham city limits. The features are used as Election boundaries and for cartographic representation.
                          
Time Period of Content
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date2021-04-20
Currentness Reference
                            Publication date
                          
Status
ProgressComplete
Maintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed

Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate-122.574
East Bounding Coordinate-122.303
North Bounding Coordinate48.823
South Bounding Coordinate48.644

Keywords
Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keywordboundaries
Theme Keywordsociety

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusCOB
Theme KeywordFacilities

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusEPA GIS Keyword Thesaurus
Theme KeywordRegulatory

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusUser
Theme KeywordCadastral

Place
Place Keyword ThesaurusNone
Place KeywordCity of Bellingham
Place KeywordUnited States
Place KeywordWashington
Place KeywordWhatcom County

Access Constraints
                        None.
                      
Use Constraints
                        None. Data are considered current to the date of the original source material. Please check sources, scale, accuracy, currentness and other available information. Please confirm that you are using the most recent copy of both data and metadata.
                      
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonPlanning GIS Staff
Contact PositionPlanning GIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address2221 Pacific St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98229

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Security Information
Security Classification SystemCOB Metadata Implementation
Security ClassificationNo Confidentiality
Security Handling DescriptionStandard Technical Controls

Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350

Data Quality 

Logical Consistency Report
                        Tests for integrity have not been performed.
                      
Completeness Report
                        Features represented have not been tested for completeness
                      
Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
                                Horizontal positional accuracy may vary greatly throughout these data. Consult attribute descriptions to locate a horizontal accuracy code if present.
                              
Lineage
Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata created
                              
Process Date2010-21-5


Spatial Reference 

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Planar
Map Projection
Map Projection NameLambert Conformal Conic
Lambert Conformal Conic
Standard Parallel47.500000
Standard Parallel48.733333
Longitude of Central Meridian-120.833333
Latitude of Projection Origin47.000000
False Easting1640416.666667
False Northing0.000000

Planar Coordinate Information
Planar Coordinate Encoding Methodcoordinate pair
Coordinate Representation
Abscissa Resolution0.000195
Ordinate Resolution0.000195
Planar Distance Unitssurvey feet

Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum NameNorth American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid NameGeodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio298.257222

Entities and Attributes 

Detailed Description
Entity Type
Entity Type LabelCOBGIS.Precincts
Entity Type Definition
Precinct boundaries
Entity Type Definition SourceCOB

Attribute
Attribute LabelOBJECTID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated

Attribute
Attribute LabelGLOBALID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Positive values automatically generated

Attribute
Attribute LabelShape
Attribute Definition
Feature geometry
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Coordinates defining the features

Attribute
Attribute LabelPRECINCT_NUMBER
Attribute Definition
Precinct Number
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Unrepresentable Domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelWARD_NUMBER
Attribute Definition
Ward Number
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Unrepresentable Domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelLEGISLATIVE_DISTRICT_NUM
Attribute Definition
Legislative District Number
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Unrepresentable Domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelCOUNTY_COUNCIL_DISTRICT_NUM
Attribute Definition
County Council District Number
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Unrepresentable Domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelEDITOR
Attribute Definition
Initials of the last editor of the feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Unrepresentable Domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelDATECREATED
Attribute Definition
Date the feature was created
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Dates

Attribute
Attribute LabelWARDURL
Attribute Definition
URL for online Ward information
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
url

Attribute
Attribute LabelSENATEURL
Attribute Definition
URL for online information
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
url

Attribute
Attribute LabelCONGRESSURL
Attribute Definition
URL for online information
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
url

Attribute
Attribute LabelLEGISLATORURL
Attribute Definition
URL for online information
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
url

Attribute
Attribute LabelCOUNTYCOUNCILURL
Attribute Definition
URL for online information
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
url

Attribute
Attribute LabelDATEMODIFIED
Attribute Definition
Date the feature was last edited
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Unrepresentable Domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelSHAPE.STArea()
Attribute Definition
Automatically calculated area in square units
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
areas

Attribute
Attribute LabelSHAPE.STLength()
Attribute Definition
Automatically calculated field representing the length of the perimeter of the feature in projection units
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
lengths

Overview Description
Entity and Attribute Overview
                            Attributes include Precinct number as well as the  Ward Number, Legislative District Number, and County Council Number that each precinct is within.
                          
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation
                            COB
                          

Distribution Information 

Distributor
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Resource DescriptionDownloadable Data
Distribution Liability
                        The City of Bellingham has developed these data and maps for its own use and no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions, or intended use.  The City of Bellingham shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is entirely assumed by the user.
                      

Metadata Reference 

Metadata Date2021-04-20
Metadata Future Review Date2025-04-20
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Metadata Standard NameFGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard VersionFGDC-STD-001-1998