03/02/26 - Hammond Capital Improvement Board Meeting

The City of Hammond Capital Improvement Board held a meeting on March 2, 2026, where they reviewed and approved minutes from the previous meeting and discussed funding allocations for various capital projects. The board reported having approximately $1.67 million in unallocated funds at the start of the year, with expectations of additional budget inflows. Specific procurement-related actions included approval of an $18,567 expenditure for replacement benches and trash receptacles downtown, funding for construction engineering services related to ditch improvements along JF Mahoney Drive, and an additional allocation for conduit and wiring installation required during a service point relocation. All motions related to funding allocations were unanimously approved. The meeting also included discussions about potential future road resurfacing projects and maintenance of city light poles, though no immediate procurement actions were planned for those items.