11/12/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting on November 12, 2026, approved several infrastructure and service agreements. The Board approved a $50,000 CIB allocation for the annual general engineering services agreement with First Group Engineering and $99,846.11 in CIB funding for Lake Avenue valve-related roadway work and Clark Field Road improvements. It also authorized the Board president to electronically sign an INDOT LPA agreement for resurfacing Southeastern Avenue, supported by approximately $440,000 in Community Crossings matching grant funding; the project was designed and expected to go out to bid within about 30 days. No bid openings were held. The Board also approved an annual HVAC water-management agreement with HOH Water Technology, funded from the Engineering Department’s routine budget, and a $4,000 Fifth District Gaming Fund allocation for Lone Pine Dowling Pond maintenance.

The Board approved Milestone Contractors’ temporary closure of 108th Street for repairs to earlier paving work, and a one-to-two-week Holman Avenue closure for CSX crossing repairs. Other actions included approving evidence-technician specialty pay for three police officers, fire-department promotions, and a temporary New Year’s Eve street closure. The Board denied a request for speed bumps on Northcott, noting that speed bumps are not allowed on public rights-of-way and referring speeding complaints to police. It also waived a late fee for a contractor restarting a business license. Motions on the listed approvals passed by voice vote.