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MANSFIELD PARK FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FUND

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) provides quality parks, recreation,
open space and trails to enhance the quality of life for citizens and visitors of Mansfield.

Department at a Glance

The MPFDC is funded by a ½ cent sales tax approved by the citizens. The tax became effective on July 1,
1992. The MPFDC works in conjunction with the Community Services Division in the General Fund to
provide maintenance and operations services to the Parks System. The MPFDC budget increased 8.63%
due to the addition of 4.25 full-time equivalent positions, merit adjustments and increased operating costs
for community and neighborhood parks, expansion of the recreational center after school program and
operating costs for the new dog park.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Implement the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan.

Objectives:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and outreach strategy to engage the
public throughout the planning process.
• Improve quality of life for residents and visitors of the City by continuing to build on the park
system by adding new open space, bike lanes, trails and additional park facilities.
• Provide a variety of recreation facilities and programs to continue to meet the needs of citizens
and visitors as the population continues to grow.
• Preserve and enhance Mansfield’s recreational, historical, cultural and natural resources
throughout the continued expansion of the park system.

Goal 2
Implement the updated Strategic Business Plan as adopted annually by the MPFDC Board.

Objectives:
• Continue to make improvements to the MPFDC facilities, acquire new park land, and develop
new parks and recreation facilities.
• Determine funding availability and priorities for facility improvements, land purchases and
development of future projects and programs.
• Identify future funding opportunities including grants, park land dedication opportunities,
donations and partnerships.

Performance Objectives
• Continue to improve the level of service provided to citizens and visitors of Mansfield as we
acquire additional properties and acreage and build new facilities.
• Maintain our Parks System in such a way that enhances our patrons’ quality of life.

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