06/16/26 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, where several procurement and real estate matters were addressed. The commission approved the sale of multiple properties, including parcels on Calumet Avenue, Wilcox, Kennedy Avenue, Johnson Avenue, and Baltimore Avenue, with specific purchase agreements and licensing arrangements, notably with Flo Decker Inc. for properties on Kennedy Avenue. They also authorized advertising for proposals to sell vacant buildings at 5265 Hohman Avenue and 219 Russell Street. Additionally, the commission approved contracts for services such as boundary surveys by Teranga Surveying LLC and tree services by Howard's Tree Service. Emergency HVAC repairs at the Hammond Sportsplex were approved for Robert's Environmental Control Corporation, and landscaping maintenance for the Sportsplex parking lot was contracted to Myers Landscaping. The meeting included motions and roll call votes confirming these procurement decisions and budget allocations, reflecting active redevelopment and maintenance efforts in Hammond.