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MPFDC ADMINISTRATION

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Administration Department is to provide quality parks, recreation, open space, and
trails to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Mansfield.

Department at a Glance

The Administration Department includes the Parks and Recreation Director, two park planners, a parks
services specialist, the Park Superintendent, Recreation Superintendent, Administrative Assistant, and
building receptionist. The Park Superintendent and receptionist are split between the MPFDC Fund and
the General Fund. The MPFDC Administrative budget decreased 6.68% primarily due to a reduction in
anticipated legal costs.

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, 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.

Measurable Outcomes:
• Update the Park Land Dedication and Development Fee Ordinance.
• Complete construction of Phase 3A of the Walnut Creek Linear Park system.
• Complete Phase 1 construction of Gertie Barrett Park.

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