01/20/26 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on January 20, 2026, focusing on various redevelopment and economic development initiatives. Key procurement and contracting activities included authorization to advertise requests for proposals (RFPs) for multiple city-owned properties, including lots and buildings such as 435 Faget Street and parcels on Homeman Avenue. The commission approved development agreements, notably a $1.38 million incentive agreement with Hammond Lasell LLC for redevelopment of the former Lasal Hotel into commercial and residential spaces. Additionally, the commission approved funding for environmental assessments and remediation efforts, including a $69,600 proposal for phase two environmental and geotechnical exploration and a $78,952 change order for contaminated soil removal at Memorial Park. Maintenance contracts were also approved, such as HVAC maintenance agreements with a local business. The meeting included approval of conditional forgivable loans totaling $40,000 to several homebuyers under the Homebound program, supporting local homeownership. Overall, the meeting emphasized advancing redevelopment projects through strategic contracting, environmental due diligence, and financial incentives to stimulate economic growth and community development in Hammond.