02/03/2026 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on February 3, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. The commission reviewed bids for multiple city-owned properties and indicated that staff is currently evaluating proposals. A change order for Bauer Construction Services related to the Hammond Sports expansion and renovation project was approved; this owner-initiated change addressed door modifications to accommodate portable basketball hoops, with the project remaining under budget by approximately $230,000. Additionally, the commission approved the termination of a purchase agreement with Gorman and Company for a senior housing project at Memorial Park due to unmet contingencies, authorizing the release of escrowed funds back to the buyer. The commission also approved the register of claims covering expenses from October 27, 2025, through January 30, 2026. No new or unfinished business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned following public comment.