05/21/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on May 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved funding allocations from the Capital Improvement Board (CIB) for multiple projects, including $4,250 for downtown Hammond signage and electronic message board site plans, and $79,780 for schematic design work on City Hall with American Structure Point. Additionally, a change order for $14,175.96 was approved for Milestone Contractors related to a traffic signal project at the Sportsplex. The board also approved the allocation of $100,000 from the fifth district gaming fund for the Festival of the Lakes park. Other agenda items included approval of residential parking signs, demolition orders, and rental registration hearings, but no new bid openings or contract awards were reported. The meeting included discussions on coordination for a fire disciplinary hearing and updates on infrastructure projects such as road resurfacing and bridge reopening.