06/16/26 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing on various property transactions, program approvals, and maintenance contracts. Key procurement actions included approval of the basement backup protection program with two applicants receiving $5,250 each, the sale of a vacant residential parcel at 837-839 Wilcox for $2,600, and the purchase agreement for properties at 6204-6208 Kennedy Avenue. The commission also authorized advertising requests for proposals for the sale of two downtown buildings and approved a boundary survey contract with Tanga Surveying LLC for two residential parcels. Additionally, the commission approved a $1,550 estimate for tree service at 1050 Kenwood Street and authorized emergency HVAC repairs at the Sportslex facility, awarding the contract to Roberts Environmental Control Corporation. Maintenance work for parking lot islands at the Cube Sportslex was also approved for $2,100. Motions related to these procurement activities were passed with majority votes, supporting redevelopment and maintenance efforts in Hammond.