07/23/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on July 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved emergency purchase of fire apparatus equipment for Engine Eight due to unavailability of parts for the existing unit. They allocated $11,400 of Capital Improvement Board (CIB) funding for an entry air curtain at the Sportsplex and approved design services and railroad coordination funding for the Downtown Station project. Additionally, $110,465.97 of CIB funding was approved for the Walnut Avenue alley drainage project, awarded to Dyer Construction Company as the lowest responsive bidder. The board also approved the 2026 stop loss insurance contract with United Healthcare. Several property status updates and contractor compliance issues were discussed, including orders to appear and deadlines for final inspections to avoid demolition or bond forfeiture. The meeting included motions and votes to approve these procurement actions and funding allocations, reflecting active management of capital projects and vendor contracts.