05/26/26 - Hammond City Council Meeting

The City of Hammond, Indiana held a City Council meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement highlights included the approval of four funding allocations by the Capital Improvement Board: $4,250 for downtown Hammond electronic signage, $79,780 to American Structure Point for City Hall schematic design, and $57,800 to First Group Engineering for a LiDAR study. The council also approved a tax abatement incentive package for a $25 million investment by a manufacturing company relocating to Hammond, which is expected to create 100 new jobs. Additionally, the council passed a resolution urging British Petroleum to end the lockout at the Whiting refinery, reflecting community support for local workers. Scholarship awards totaling $15,000 were also discussed, with plans for presentation at the next meeting. No new ordinances or RFPs were introduced during this session.