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The budget that accompanies the service program maintains this focus and priority of recognizing that
growth must produce value and quality.

Public Input

The City conducted a public hearing on August 23, 2021, and again on September 13, 2021, on the FY
2021-2022 budget and the tax rate. Prior to the hearings, the City Manager presented the annual service
program which included a 10% Homestead Exemption and no change to the current tax rate. Program
priorities, staffing, equipment needs, and proposed infrastructure improvements for the upcoming fiscal
year were presented in detail. No comment on the city budget or tax rate was heard from the citizenry.

On September 13, 2021, City Council voted to adopt the tax rate by a unanimous vote of 7-0 as proposed
by the City Manager. Separately, the City Council voted to approve the budget as presented by the City
Manager also by a unanimous vote of 7-0.

Management Strategies

Management monitors all development activity within the City during the year to manage the resources of
the City. The economic climate in the City of Mansfield continues to prosper along with the improving
economies of the state and nation. Well-timed infrastructure improvements, stringent development
standards and aggressive economic development strategies have created additional opportunities for
commercial and retail expansions. The residential market continues to add new development throughout
the City.

2021-2022 Budget Highlights

• City Council maintained the current tax rate of $0.69 per $100 of valuation and a 10% Homestead
Exemption.

• Creation of new city programs to include a Rental Inspection Department to inspect and maintain high
quality rental units and multi-family developments, and a Health Inspection Department to inspect
restaurants, pools and other inspections previously conducted by Tarrant County.
• Expansion of the City’s Community Engagement, Communications and Marketing and Neighborhood
Outreach departments to enhance the city’s communication and engagement with residents and
businesses.
• Expansion of the city’s Historic Downtown program to spur growth and development in downtown.
• Increased funding for the Intern Program to provide opportunities for growth and development of local
high school and college students to participate and develop careers in city government.
• The City will provide a Cost-of-Living adjustment of 2.5% and a one-time merit payment of up to
2.5%.
• The City will add 18.5 new positions city-wide.

• The City has allocated $1,924,648 for operating equipment.
• Continued emphasis on planning and infrastructure improvements.

• Continued development of new commercial and residential areas throughout the City.
• The budget provides for a Community Activation Grant for local businesses.

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