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What does the Strategic Plan mean to the Citizens of Mansfield?
The Strategic Plan provides a blueprint of staffing, operating and capital requirements in
the FY 2023-2024 budget and anticipates requirements into future years. The plan is
adjusted annually as conditions and priorities change based on current and future growth
projections and the needs of the citizens. By identifying future needs, the City Council
and City Management are better able to plan and develop strategies to maintain current
service levels, structure debt to provide for infrastructure improvements and maintain
financial stability. The plan identifies strengths and challenges in current and future years
that enable City Council and Management to better plan for and adjust operations as
needed.
How does the Strategic Plan relate to the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget?
The FY 2023-2024 budget provides funding to maintain, or in some cases enhance, the
current service levels in all departments and provides for future growth and a strong
equity position for the city. Public Safety has been the focal point of attention in the
needs assessment provided by City Council and Management. With the expansion of the
City’s Parks and Recreation system, additional resources have also been allocated to
provide additional services for the expanding programming requirements. The ongoing
maintenance of City streets and rights of way requires resources to be allocated to this
service function as well. The Strategic Plan incorporates local, state, and national
economic trends and provides estimates for future budget years. The City reviews its
various fee structures during the budget process to adequately match fees with cost of
operations. These revenues have also been included in the FY 2023-2024 budget and
projected into future years.
How does the Strategic Plan improve overall Service Performance?
By identifying staffing, capital and operational requirements, additional resource
allocation may be adjusted to reflect the increased service demand for each department
and program. Anticipating future needs to service the expected population growth
requires each department to critically evaluate operational requirements, staffing levels
and capital equipment requirements. Limited funding refines operational efficiencies and
highlights service levels that meet or do not meet the citizens’ expectations. In summary,
each department is charged with developing new and better operational techniques to
maintain, at a minimum, the service levels demanded by both citizens and staff. The
retention of a quality workforce maintains the overall service performance at all levels of
the organization. Management and City Council have committed to providing “World
Class” services for all residents and visitors of Mansfield.
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