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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 increased significantly in FY 2019-2020. A
one-time purchase of new signage to mark historical properties was approved during the budget process.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Identify and prioritize Mansfield’s historic resources.

Objectives:
• Identify high priority or endangered historic resources for preservation.
• Work with the Tarrant County Historic Preservation Commission on updating the Historic
Resources Survey as part of a county-wide effort.
• Set priorities for implementation of goals/objectives identified in the Historic Preservation Plan.

Goal 2
Develop incentives for historic preservation in conjunction with the City Council

Objectives:
• Formulate a proposal for incentives such as tax abatements, low-interest loans, and grants to
promote the restoration, rehabilitation and reuse of historic resources and discourage the
demolition of these resources.
• Hold a joint work session with the City Council to present the historic preservation incentive
program and discuss funding mechanisms for the program.
• Apply for state and federal grants.

Goal 3
Promote the work of the Mansfield Historic Landmark Commission.

Objectives
• Produce an annual report of the Commission’s activities to educate the public on the
Commission’s role and the need for historic preservation.

Actual Actual Budget Budget % Change
Historic Landmark 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2019-2020

Personnel Services $ 475 $ 348 $ 449 $ 449 0.00%

Operations 98 96 356 3,556 900.28%

Total $ 574 $ 444 $ 805 $ 4,005 397.82%

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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