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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Historic Landmark Commission is to promote the restoration and preservation of the
City of Mansfield’s valuable heritage and historic resources.

Department at a Glance

The Historic Landmark Commission’s operational budget decreased 75.5% in FY 2018-2019 due to a
reduction in reproduction and printing cost, as the agendas are now distributed electronically.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Promote the preservation and designation of historic landmarks.

Objectives:
• Set priorities for implementation of goals and objectives identified in the Historic Preservation
Plan.
• Review nominations of properties that are submitted to the City of Mansfield or State of Texas
for designation as recorded historic landmarks.
• Provide training to members of the Commission related to the promotion and review of historic
landmarks.
• Apply for state and federal grants.

Goal 2
Promote the renovation and improvement of the Historic downtown area.

Objectives:
• Encourage private property and business owners to preserve and restore historic landmarks within
the downtown area.
• Evaluate proposed restoration work on historic landmarks to ensure compliance with the design
guidelines for downtown Mansfield.

Actual Actual Budget Budget % Change
Historic Landmark 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2018-2019
Personnel Services $ 251 $ 475 $ 250 $ 449 79.60%

Operations 1,341 98 3,034 356 -88.28%

Total $ 1,592 $ 574 $ 3,284 $ 805 -75.50%

Note: No full time positions are budgeted in this activity. Personnel Services includes overtime costs for
the Planning secretary to attend and record the minutes of Commission meetings. Performance measures
and measurable outcomes may be found in the Planning Department overall performance measures.

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