07/30/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on July 30, 2026, primarily focused on property demolitions and related procurement activities. The board reviewed multiple demolition bids for various properties, including 51 Web Street, 434 Vine, and others, with bids ranging around $45,650 to $49,558 from contractors such as J J&M Industrial Services and UEES Underground Excavating Solutions. Several property owners appeared to discuss their plans for rehabilitation or contest demolition orders, with the board setting status review dates to monitor progress. The board also approved license agreement renewals for environmental monitoring at specific properties and ratified a contractor's request for street closures related to construction work. Motions were passed to affirm demolition orders, approve bids, and set future status hearings, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage unsafe or abandoned properties through demolition or rehabilitation agreements. No new contracts beyond demolition and environmental monitoring were awarded during this meeting.