06/18/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting on June 18, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and budget approvals related to city infrastructure and property management. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for disposal of salvaged building materials to Dyer Construction, approving a $122,500 funding allocation for the Sportslex grinder project awarded to Salier, and a $300,000 funding allocation for resurfacing 179th Street, shared among Hammond, Highland, and the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission. Additionally, the board approved funding for ADA accessibility improvements on sidewalks and curb ramps. An emergency declaration was approved for roof repairs at the Hammond Police Department headquarters. The board also addressed various property rehabilitation agreements, rental registration hearings with fee waivers, and approved multiple special event street closures and permits. Several late fees for rental registrations were imposed, with some waivers granted based on circumstances. No new major contracts beyond those mentioned were discussed.