06/22/26 - Hammond City Council Meeting

The City of Hammond, Indiana held a City Council meeting on June 22, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the Capital Improvement Board approving three funding allocations: $122,500 to Sellier Plumbing for a sportsplex sewer grinder project, $100,000 for an unspecified project, and $300,000 awarded to JJ Newell Concrete for the 2026 sidewalk program, distributed as $50,000 per district. Additionally, the Council approved a joint interlocal cooperation agreement with Lake County for the Cameron Street Light Project, supported financially by county funds. The meeting also covered updates on potential redevelopment projects, including a proposed development of the old St. Margaret Hospital site pending completion of an RFP process, and ongoing negotiations related to a data center project with a contract in place but uncertain completion. Other agenda items included ordinance amendments related to parking prohibitions in bicycle lanes and bike path designations, as well as community announcements and public safety reminders. No votes were taken on new contracts or RFP awards beyond those mentioned, but the meeting reflected active capital improvement planning and intergovernmental cooperation on infrastructure projects.