08/04/26 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and real estate matters were addressed. The commission approved multiple agreements to purchase real estate parcels, including properties at Memorial Park, Carolina Court in Parrish View, Dearborn Avenue, and Claude Avenue, with purchase prices ranging from $2,600 to $13,000. Additionally, the commission approved a license agreement with Dean's Pool and Landscaping for staging landscaping materials on a redevelopment parcel. The commission also approved a basement backup protection program, allocating funds to four applicants for back valve installations. An RFP was published for the redevelopment of the former hospital site at 5454 Homan Avenue, with proposals due by October 6, 2026. The meeting included a discussion on public disclosure policies related to recipients of public funds, with legal counsel advising that names and amounts must be disclosed, while addresses could be subject to policy decisions. The commission approved the register of claims covering payments from June 15 to July 30, 2026. No new or unfinished business was reported, and the meeting was adjourned following public comments.