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City of Mansfield Annual Budget and Service Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Table of Contents

Short-Term Organization Factors

Local Economic Factors Affecting the FY 2025–2026 Service Program
Citizen input continues to emphasize the need for improvements to streets and traffic congestion as the City’s
population grows.
Increasing industrial, commercial, and residential property valuations.
A well-planned community featuring desirable neighborhoods, quality schools, and high-performing City services.
A strategic location within the Dallas–Fort Worth region, with heightened development interest along State Highway
360 and U.S. Highway 287.
Increased development activity and revitalization interest in the Historic Downtown area.

Continued implementation of aggressive economic development programs aimed at recruiting and retaining retail,
commercial, and industrial businesses.
Sales tax revenue projections for FY 2025–2026 are increasing based on recent trends.
Multiple large construction and development projects currently in various stages of development.
Nearby cities actively competing for talent in the same regional workforce, leading to salary escalation and
challenging cities to maintain competitive compensation packages.

Impact of Economy on Surrounding Area Cities

City of Arlington - major entertainment, retail, and employment hub with venues such as AT&T Stadium (Dallas
Cowboys), Globe Life, and The Arlington Highlands. This creates a significant commuter and workforce relationship
with Mansfield. Mansfield residents benefit from access to Arlington jobs, while Arlington benefits from Mansfield’s
growing skilled population. Growth in both cities increases traffic along key corridors, reinforcing the need for
collaborative mobility planning. Arlington competes for corporate relocations and regional retail anchors, requiring
Mansfield to remain proactive in shaping its economic identity to attract premium development.

City of Grand Prairie – diversified manufacturing, logistics, and retail centers with strategic transportation
connectivity. Mansfield benefits from proximity while pursuing more selective industrial development compatible
with community expectations. Shared traffic corridors and regional commuting patterns create mutual
transportation pressures.

City of Fort Worth - one of the fastest-growing big cities in the nation. Fort Worth’s scale and resources enable it to
attract large employers, while Mansfield positions itself as a complementary location for high-quality residential
development, professional services, medical, and small-to-mid-size business growth. Additionally, Mansfield benefits
from association with a strong metropolitan brand while maintaining its independent small-town community
character.
City of Dallas - large corporate presence and national visibility. As urban Dallas increases its population density,
Mansfield attracts residents seeking suburban living, strong schools, and community amenities. This dynamic drives
population growth and rising home values in Mansfield, while also increasing demand for infrastructure and
municipal services.

Impact of National and Global Economies
Corporate relocation to North Texas continues to drive population growth.
National inflation and high interest rates can slow down development.
The increasing cost of services and supplies/materials, including added tariffs.
Low unemployment rates lead to consumer spending, therefore boosting revenue.

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