10/21/24 - Hammond Capital Improvement Board Meeting

The City of Hammond Capital Improvement Board convened on October 21, 2024, to review and approve various funding allocations for infrastructure projects. Key discussions included the relocation of a 24-inch water main at Dowling Park, with cost-sharing arrangements between the city and the water department due to unforeseen depth challenges. The board also approved funding for construction observation services on the Kennedy Road diet project, with federal aid covering 80% of the costs. Additional allocations were made for traffic signal engineering, a South Hammond sub-area traffic plan addressing concerns related to new transit developments, and the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons to enhance pedestrian safety near Lincoln School. The meeting emphasized prudent budget management, leveraging federal funds, and interdepartmental cooperation to advance critical public infrastructure and safety improvements.