07/07/26 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on July 7, 2026, focusing on several procurement and real estate development matters. The commission authorized the advertisement of requests for proposals (RFPs) for multiple properties, including six listed parcels and the former Franciscan Alliance Hospital site at 5454 Homeman Avenue. They reviewed and accepted multiple purchase offers for various properties, approving agreements to purchase real estate at 6037 and 6109 Wallace Road. Additionally, the commission approved a contract for demolition services with J&M Industrial Services Incorporated for properties at 600 and 626 177th Street, aimed at commercial redevelopment. Two development agreements related to the Hammond Professional Firefighters Association were tabled for further consideration. The meeting also included approval of homebound conditional forgivable loans for two applicants and the acceptance of a register of claims covering June 10 through July 7, 2026. Motions related to these procurement and contracting activities were unanimously approved by the commissioners present.