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City of Mansfield Annual Budget and Service Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Table of Contents
Department Budget Summary
The FY 2025-2026 budget for the Planning & Development Department totals $5,364,456, a 2.84%
decrease from the prior year, reflecting a balanced approach to staffing and operational efficiency. The
budget includes a 5.83% increase in personnel costs to support competitive compensation, employee
retention, and service continuity across planning, inspection, and development functions. Planning and
Development saw an increase of 1.5 FTE positions through the addition of one Plans Examiner Supervisor
in Building Safety and the conversion of a part-time Planning Analyst to full-time in Planning.
Operational expenses declined 18.24% as the department consolidated operations, including the
combination of Planning Administration with Building Services Administration and the elimination of a
separate budget for the Board of Adjustment. This budget sustains essential services such as permitting,
facility maintenance, and planning review. Overall, the department remains focused on facilitating
responsible growth, preserving community standards, and enhancing operational effectiveness in
support of the City’s development goals.
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