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Mansfield parks board reviews FY26 budget, 10‑year capital plan emphasizing trails and athletic complexes
Summary
In a lengthy work session the board reviewed a proposed FY26 budget (presented as a 9% increase over this year's appropriation), revenue projections driven by sales tax growth (staff cited an 11.65% increase for the month), and a 10‑year capital plan prioritizing trails, Station 63 (Mansfield Sports Park) and Southwest Community Park.
At its June 19 meeting the Mansfield Parks Facilities Development Corporation held a detailed budget work session on the proposed FY26 budget and a 10‑year capital plan that prioritizes trail connections, athletic complexes and park maintenance.
Director Mr. Burke told the board the budget is being presented at roughly 9% above the current year's appropriation while noting sales tax receipts were up and that "this month, we're up 11.65%." Staff presented a revenue snapshot that included sales tax as the largest single revenue source and projected total revenues of about $14.6 million against projected operating expenditures of about $11.1 million and debt service around $2.77 million.
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