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Financial and Non-financial Goals and Objectives

City Council and City Staff met in March 2022 to establish priorities and broad-based goals for FY 2022-
2023. 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 deliver high-quality essential services to residents, businesses,
and visitors.

Foster a healthy environment for employees and establish the City as a
destination employer.

Provide residents, businesses, and visitors with world-class amenities and
experiences.

Remain a close-knit community as growth continues.

Make decisions that support/strengthen the economy to preserve the City's
economic vitality.

More specifically, in order to meet these goals, the City will:

Continue to Develop Infrastructure

• Relieve traffic congestion and provide 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, parking at Oliver Nature Park, and Mans Best Field Dog Park.
• Utility water/sewer line improvements along State Highway 360 and US Highway 287.

Enhance the Employee Organization

• Maintain a competitive compensation package to recruit and retain employees.
• Provide additional staffing as funding permits.

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