02/12/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on February 12, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved a draft construction agreement with Larson-Danielson Construction for the downtown Hammond train station valued at $8,474,000, aiming to start work by St. Patrick's Day. They also approved a license agreement renewal with BP Midwest Product Pipelines Holdings for soil monitoring access at a pipeline site. Additionally, the board approved multiple right-of-way permits and discussed property rehabilitation agreements and business license hearings. Several motions to waive late fees for business and rental registrations were passed, and a status update was set for a property rehabilitation project with a follow-up inspection scheduled for early May 2026.