06/02/25 - Hammond Capital Improvement Board Meeting

The City of Hammond Capital Improvement Board convened on June 2, 2025, with all members present. The meeting focused on funding allocations for various infrastructure projects, including a $16.5 million allocation for the Michigan Street/US20 bridge widening project, which includes a 20% city match for a federally funded initiative to enhance bike lanes. Additional funding approvals included general engineering services with First Group Engineering for traffic and transportation support, construction and engineering for Memorial Park infrastructure related to new residential development, and a $8.8 million allocation for the Home and Avenue Phase 2 complete streets project as part of the downtown master plan. The board also discussed budget considerations, noting approximately $4.22 million in unallocated funds and the use of debt issuance from a wheel tax to fund street overlays and maintenance. One funding allocation was rejected as it was being covered by other sources. The meeting concluded with plans for a subsequent meeting on June 16, 2025.