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Historic Landmark Commission

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Historic Landmark Commission is to promote the restoration and preservation of the City of Mansfield’s
valuable heritage and historic resources.

Services Provided:
1. Makes recommendations to City Council on the designation of historic sites or districts.
2. Assists City Council in formulating design guidelines relevant to historic preservation.
3. Approves or disapproves new construction or restoration, alteration, or maintenance of any historic resource or building within a

Goal #1

Identify and prioritize Mansfield's historic resources.

Objectives
1. Identify high priority or endangered historic resources for preservation.
2. Set priorities for implementation of goals/objectives identified in the Historic Preservation Plan.

Goal #2

Develop incentives for historic preservation in conjunction with the City Council.

Objectives
1. Formulate a proposal for incentives such as tax abatements, low-interest loans, and grants to promote the restoration, rehabilitation
and reuse of historic resources and discourage the demolition of these resources.
2. Hold a joint work session with the City Council to present the historic preservation incentive program and discuss funding
mechanisms for the program.
3. Apply for state and federal grants.

Goal #3

Promote the work of the Mansfield Historic Landmark Commission.

Objectives
1. Produce an annual report of the Commission’s activities to educate the public on the Commission’s role and the need for historic
preservation.

Actual Actual Budget Budget % Change
Historic Landmark 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023
Personnel Services $ 513 $ 347 $ 713 $ 713 0.00%

Operations 151 149 2,437 2,865 17.58%
Total $ 664 $ 496 $ 3,150 $ 3,578 13.60%

Contact: Jason Alexander, 817-276-4244

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