# October 13, 2026 City Council Meeting

The October 13, 2026 Shreveport City Council meeting included discussion of a proposed Cross Lake rescue boat for the Police Department. Police representatives described the need for a purpose-built boat and equipment to improve rescues, towing, communications, and officer safety; they noted an estimated custom-build turnaround of eight to 12 months. The funding was said to be included in a resolution expected to be introduced at this meeting and considered for passage in two weeks. The transcript gives no purchase amount or vendor, and no boat purchase or award vote occurred at this meeting.

The council also approved resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute two off-airport land leases with the Federal Aviation Administration, and approved a zoning-map amendment allowing office use at a specified property under conditional zoning. Other discussion covered recognition resolutions, appointments, and the city’s response to apartment residents facing possible water shutoffs due to unpaid bills; officials described plans for outreach and resident support, while potential investigation and legal remedies were discussed. No additional procurement award or contract amount was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [October 13, 2026 City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rn8nyThF8o) - City of Shreveport