07/09/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting on July 9, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and contract-related matters, including approval of a change order for the downtown Hammond train station project to remove concrete panels, and an agreement with Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) related to right of entry for contractors. The board also discussed a demolition order for the vacant and deteriorating Gavit High School building, with testimony from city inspectors and school officials debating the building's unsafe condition and ongoing use by city departments. The board agreed to set a status hearing for July 23 to allow time for further inspections and potential rehabilitation plans. Additionally, the board addressed a paving project on 167th Street, approving temporary street closures for milling and paving work. Several rental registration late fee appeals were heard and mostly waived based on individual circumstances. The meeting included motions and votes approving contract changes, agreements, and project-related actions, reflecting active management of capital improvement projects and property maintenance within the city.