04/03/25 - Hammond Board of Works Meetings

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting on April 3, 2025, focused on several procurement and contracting matters, including the opening of bids for the Hammond City Fence Project with three quotes received and referred to the engineering department for review. The board approved multiple agreements with the Indiana Department of Transportation for federally funded highway safety and infrastructure projects, including sign replacements and road diet manhole castings, with associated budget adjustments such as a credit change order. Additionally, the board approved the hourly rate for legal representation by Smith Cersei. Property management and compliance issues were also discussed, including rescinding demolition orders for rehabilitated properties, addressing illegal apartment conversions, and rental registration fee waivers. The meeting emphasized contract approvals, grant-funded infrastructure projects, and property rehabilitation oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and community safety.