07/27/26 - Hammond City Council Meeting

The City of Hammond, Indiana City Council held a meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved claims totaling over $5.5 million and passed funding allocations for capital improvement projects, including $11,400 for design air curtains at the Sportsplex awarded to Structurepoint, and $168,000 for rail crossing signage and striping awarded to DCCM Engineers. Additionally, the council approved ordinance 2620 to appropriate monies into the 2026 gaming fund, which included carryover funds from 2025. A new ordinance (26-22) was introduced to create dedicated funds for specific city operations and projects, such as the City Hall TIF and Cameron Street light project, to improve accounting transparency. The meeting also included discussions about ongoing development projects, including a memorandum of understanding between the School City of Hammond and Purdue Northwest for use of former Gavit High School property. Public comments addressed potential veteran-friendly policies waiving permitting fees to encourage development. No new contracts or RFPs were explicitly announced, but the meeting reflected active capital improvement budgeting and vendor engagement.