10/21/25 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on October 21, 2025, focusing on several procurement and real estate matters. The commission approved the acceptance of a proposal from Miller Kim and Wound Kim for the purchase of property at 1134-36 Con Street for $11,600, with plans for new construction. They also approved a $5,000 contract with Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. for a phase one environmental site assessment. Additionally, the commission authorized amendments to an installment purchase contract and participation agreement related to a $6 million financing originally issued in 2018, securing a lower interest rate through Horizon Bank. The commission authorized advertising for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), CHOTO, and HESG project proposals, as well as requests for qualifications for various consultants including environmental, housing services, financial, and small business consultants. They also approved advertising for the sale of a three-way liquor license with a minimum purchase price of $35,000. Real estate purchase agreements were approved for vacant parcels at 6835-37 Kennedy Avenue and 5658 Walter Avenue, with the latter involving a $5,000 purchase and plans for a new single-family home. The commission approved claims for expenses from October 1 to October 15, 2025. No new or unfinished business was reported, and the meeting concluded with public comments and adjournment.