08/06/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting on August 6, 2026, focused primarily on property management and public works issues, including approval of bids for demolition and rehabilitation projects. The board approved several demolition bids and rehab agreements, including emergency demolition for a church with structural damage and rescinding a demolition order for a property soon to be transferred to a new user. Discussions included enforcement of demolition orders, bond requirements for property rehabilitation, and coordination with contractors and utility companies. The board also approved right-of-way permits related to sewer repairs and soil sampling for contamination assessment. Additionally, the meeting addressed neighborhood event permits, garage sale permits, and late rental registration fee waivers. Several property owners and contractors provided status updates on ongoing rehabilitation efforts, with the board emphasizing the need for timely action and financial capability to avoid demolition. No new procurement contracts or RFPs were introduced, but multiple contract awards for demolition and rehabilitation services were approved.