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the assumptions used in planning for future land use and needed infrastructure. Generally,
the primary planning model that drives the rest of the planning models is the land use
model because it determines population densities, expected populations and land uses. Of
course, these plans are reviewed and modified by the City based upon changes in the use
of the land or other reasons deemed to be appropriate by the City.

The City’s Strategic Plan is a fiscal planning model that encompasses the other
infrastructure planning models and focuses on the City’s financial capacity, projected
financial capacity and the City’s ability to pay for expected infrastructure improvements
and the City services needed to service the growing population. The Strategic Plan
focuses on the two primary activities of the City of Mansfield, Texas: General
Infrastructure and Services and Water & Sewer Services. These two activities are also
referred to as Corporations of the City which address the basic demands of the citizens
and patrons of the City of Mansfield, Texas.

Fiscal Planning Guide

The Strategic Plan is a business model intended to guide Management in making and
evaluating business decisions affecting the community and managing the City’s
organization. These decisions include the allocation funding for programs, such as public
safety, street maintenance, park and recreational venues, water, sewer services and the
administration of these City services. Year over year, these essential programs, are
managed and developed to meet the needs of the residents of the City.

Fiscal ability Existing and
to provide for New
Infrastructure Population
& Services

Infrastructure
& Services

The City’s first Strategic Plan was adopted and accepted by the City of Mansfield on
November 27, 2000. It has been revised and subsequently adopted on April 22, 2002,
December 8, 2003, September 12, 2005, July 28, 2008, August 31, 2010, October 10,
2011 and October 28, 2013.

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