The price of salt has nearly doubled from a year ago and will cost the city of Mansfield over half a million dollars. City Councilman Cliff Mears said this year’s price is $93.20 a ton, which compares to just $58 dollars last year. The city is buying 5,500 tons and has 4,300 in storage to get them through the upcoming winter. Council approved $104,600 from the General fund to help cover the cost to treat Mansfield streets this winter.