01/21/25 - Hammond Capital Improvement Board Meeting

The City of Hammond Capital Improvement Board convened on January 21, 2025, to discuss several key infrastructure projects and funding allocations. The board approved funding for the relocation of the Robertsdale siren at $9,700, addressing the need to move the siren due to new fire station construction. They also approved a $22,500 contract for intersection safety improvements, including rumble strips and guardrails, aimed at reducing accidents. Additionally, a $17,700 allocation was approved for redesigning a storm sewer system to correct placement issues on private property, with plans to seek cost recovery from the original designer. A significant $480,000 was allocated for the design of a new eastern approach to the future downtown Hammond station, funded through a combination of local and federal sources. The board discussed procedural changes for future federally funded projects requiring competitive consultant selection. Maintenance issues related to traffic lane markings were noted but identified as outside the board's purview. The meeting concluded with no public comments and scheduling of the next meeting.