About Us

Vision/Mission: The vision of Log Cabin is to cultivate sustainable residential and commercial growth with integrity and dignity. Log Cabin is committed to nurturing, promoting, and improving the sense of community for its citizens, businesses, and visitors. The Log Cabin city government strives to provide dependability, transparency, and accountability to the community while respecting the dignity of its citizens. Log Cabin is steadfast in its goal to build public trust through excellence and fortitude.

Motto: Sustainable Growth through Integrity

The City of Log Cabin began as a Property Owner's Association, Log Cabin Estates, and incorporated into a city in 1987. Since then the City has worked to grow and support its citizens. The City is a Type A, General Law municipality with a population of less than 1,000 residents. Hidden away, the City boasts one of the deepest boat ramps on the Cedar Creek Reservoir and public park with a swimming area, as well as a recently updated pier/dock that includes a floating dock. We are happy to host fishing tournaments throughout the year.

City Plan

Based on the City of Log Cabin's 10-year Comprehensive Plan (2021-2031), focus and goals include:

Cultivating a strong community and providing an accessible, helpful City Hall.
Improving/upgrading the City Park and Red Barn.
Removing abandoned structures and encouraging upkeep of private property.
Infrastructure development
Improve the water/sewer system
Drainage
Maintain/repair/improve streets
Increase access to high-speed internet and cell phone service
Encourage economic and commercial development

Applied and Awarded Grants

Texas Community Development Block Grant

Obtaining the TxCDBG grant allowed the city to upgrade main water supply lines to meet current TCEQ standards and allow for future installation of fire hydrants.

Date
December 10, 2020	RFP for Grant Administration Services Released
January 7, 2021	RFP for Grant Administration Services awarded
February 4, 2021	RFQ for Engineering Services released
March 8, 2021	RFQ for Engineering Services awarded
March 18, 2021	Application submitted
December 30, 2022	Application approved
March 2023	Planning to begin
July 2024	Construction to begin
Late 2024	Project Completion

American Rescue Plan Funds

The Coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds, part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, has specific uses mandated for the funds.

The City of Log Cabin plans to use the funds is for broadband infrastructure.

Project	Status	Date Completed
Grant Administration Services	In progress
Radio Purchase for City/Network Compatibility	Complete	April 2022
ADA Compliant Voting SystemPurchase	Complete	April 2022
Broadband Expansion Project	Complete	Nov. 2023
Child At Play Signs	Complete	Aug. 2023
Audio/Visual Equipment for Community Events	Complete	Sept. 2023
Dangerous Animal Net Gun	In Progress
City Park Gatehouse Climate Control	Complete	July 2024
City Park Gatehouse Shower Repairs	In Progress

FY23 Flood Mitigation Assistance

Applied for grant assistance for flood improvements on Wyatt Earp. Funded projects require a 25% cost match from the City.

Date
Oct. 27, 2022	RFP for Grant Administration Services Released
Nov. 17, 2022	RFP for Grant Administration Services awarded
Oct. 27, 2022	RFQ for Engineering Services released
Nov. 17, 2022	RFQ for Engineering Services awarded
Jan. 8, 2024	Application submitted
March 4, 2024	Application recommended by TWDB to FEMA for review/funding
est. Aug. 2024	FEMA to announce funding receipents

2023 HMGP DR-4705

Applied for grant assistance for water plant generator to support operations in the event of power outages caused by hazards, such as severe weather. Funded projects require a 25% cost match from the City.

Date
Nov. 30, 2023	RFP for Grant Administration Services Released
Dec. 21, 2023	RFP for Grant Administration Services awarded
Nov. 30, 2023	RFQ for Engineering Services released
Dec. 21, 2023	RFQ for Engineering Services awarded
Jan. 24, 2024	Application submitted
April 10, 2024	TDEM selected application for FEMA review

In addition to the grants listed above, the City also applies for the East Texas Council of Government's Solid Waste Management Grant each year to help offset costs of the Annual City-Wide Clean Ups. For fiscal year 2024, the City was reimbursed by the grant for approximately $1,400 in eligible expenses.

City Improvements

Roads

There are many aspects that go into the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of the city's roads, which means that roads are a large consideration in the day-to-day planning and operations of the city. The city also looks at things that indirectly impact roads, such as storm water drainage.

Master Water/Sewer Plan

To aid with planning and funding for future improvements and expansion of the city's water/sewer system, the city has contracted with an engineer to create a Master Water/Sewer Plan.