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

STRATEGIC PRIORITY:

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

We’re committed to implementing the Future Land Use Plan, Small Area Plans, and continuing to
modernize current regulations for the continued success of the City.
These actions will provide a roadmap for the City to create facilities, parks, dining, entertainment,
recreation, and employment opportunities that are inclusive to all families and age groups in the
community.
City Council will also be intentional about connecting with the next generation of Mansfield
residents and commit to making a greater effort to keep the public engaged and informed.

Guiding Principles: Organizational Excellence, Remarkable Experiences,
Together as One

Goals:
1. Complete the Mansfield 2040 Master Plan update.
Staff will begin future land use map updates where zoning cases are not in accordance with the
Mansfield 2040 Plan.
2. Modernize the existing code of ordinances with a focus on future needs.
Evaluate current ordinances and development requirements to ensure other desirable aspects,
such as mobility/walkability are not hindered.
Neighborhood Design Standards - Ordinance Amendment No. 23-008, context-based zoning
standards to allow for compact, mixed-use and traditional forms of urbanism.
Community Design Standards - staff is exploring changes to the Community Design Standards
to clarify interpretations with "blank walls" and "anti-monotony" standards in single-family
development.
Explore changes to off-street parking requirements to allow for flexibility and modernization in
calculations of private parking.
3. Intentionally connect with the next generation of Mansfield residents.
Through the internship program, the city has an opportunity to connect with young adults to
ensure they have necessary tools to enter the workforce.
Mansfield Youth Council - The Mansfield Youth Council's mission is that it would serve as a
representative body of empowered young residents and engage with City leaders in
meaningful ways.
SUPER Kids - Expansions and upgrades to the inclusive & accessible programs and events for
children and adults with special needs or sensory difficulties that might otherwise limit their
ability to participate in recreation programs.

4. Make remarkable efforts to inform and engage the public.
Neighborhood Leadership Roundtable is a quarterly meeting between the City and leadership
of area Homeowners Associations and Neighborhood Associations. This initiative seeks to
provide a direct line of communication to the City and a regularly established forum to inform
and discuss neighborhood specific concerns, projects, and events.
Muni-Versity is the City's civic academy, providing an opportunity for residents to learn first-
hand from staff about programs, services and initiatives available to them.
The Mansfield Volunteer Program is a year-round volunteer program to provide residents
wishing to serve the community with an opportunity to do so. Many projects focus on the
maintenance of property values matching individuals who need assistance to become code
compliant with volunteers wishing to serve.
The Citizen's Fire Academy is a public education opportunity providing citizens with a better
understanding of firefighting and EMS.
Maintenance Rodeo - Demonstration and expo for residents to get to know & appreciate park
operations crews with a fun family event.

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