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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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