01/22/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting on January 22, 2026, focused on several property and infrastructure issues, including status updates on various properties undergoing rehabilitation or demolition. The board reviewed and approved multiple demolition bids, awarding contracts to the lowest responsible bidders. Significant discussion centered on infrastructure projects such as the Summer Street reconstruction, which required additional funding due to delays caused by utility relocations and contaminated soil, and storm sewer modeling in the Sheffield area to address flooding issues. The board approved supplemental agreements and funding allocations for these projects. Additionally, the board approved right-of-way permits, late business license hearings, and an intergovernmental agreement for property transfer. A request to hold the annual St. Patrick's Day parade was conditionally approved pending police department review. Overall, the meeting emphasized contracting processes, budget amendments for infrastructure projects, and property management within the city.