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Financial and Non-financial Goals and Objectives

City Council and City Staff met in February 2021 to establish priorities and broad-based goals for FY
2021-2022. Incorporated into the overall Strategic Planning Session was the following mission statement:

“The mission of the City of Mansfield, Texas, is to create a vibrant city for people and businesses
that value world class experiences, culture, quality, and a second-to-none level of community
service in a hometown environment.”

To accomplish this vision, City Council and City Staff recognize the importance of strategic planning and
the development of goals and effective strategies for implementation of those established goals and
priorities. The following broad-based goals were established:

Continue to Develop Infrastructure
• Relieve traffic congestion and infrastructure improvements to streets including Day Miar Road,
E. Broad Street, and the Main Street/FM 157 connector.
• Improve and expand existing parks including Walnut Creek Linear Trail, McClendon Park
East/West, McKnight Park West, Rose Park, and Gertie Barrett Park.

Maintain High Quality Development
• Maintain a highly competitive program for recruiting economic development projects.
• Continue to review large projects to ensure that they meet current development standards and
comply with adopted residential and commercial requirements.
• Encourage new developments to maintain high quality standards throughout the City.

Enhance Public Safety
• Enhance the Public Safety departments by renovating the former Law Enforcement Complex, and
design and construction of a new Police Headquarters and a Police/Fire Joint Training Facility.
• Provide additional staff, equipment and vehicles to ensure the Public Safety departments are able
to respond to citizens’ needs in a timely manner.
• Provide a competitive salary and benefit structure to retain and recruit quality staff.

Create a Total Living Environment
• Alleviate congestion at intersections of major highways and roads with consideration of future
needs along E. Broad Street, State Highway 360 and downtown thoroughfares.
• Design and construct significant improvements to the Library and Mansfield Activities Center.
• Expand programming for the Historic Downtown Department to continue focus on revitalization
and development of the downtown area.
• Promote the arts and tourism by providing additional venues and provide funding to attract
quality performers.

Maintain the City’s Financial Condition
• Manage a balanced budget in all funds.
• Maintain or improve current debt ratios and fund balances.
• Maintain or improve the City’s bond ratings.

These goals and objectives tie directly to the core values established by City Council and staff:

True NORTH: Noteworthy Essentials, Organizational Excellence,
Remarkable Experiences, Together as One, and a Healthy Economy

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