08/10/26 - Hammond City Council Meeting

The City of Hammond, Indiana City Council held a meeting on August 10, 2026, where the mayor provided updates on various city projects and community events. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of two qualified responses to an RFP for a haunted house project, with further discussions planned on how to proceed. The mayor also mentioned upcoming demolition plans for Gavit High School and Clark High School, noting ongoing legal challenges from the School City of Hammond. Additionally, the council approved the creation of several new city funds related to accounting for the City Hall TIF district, lane mileage distribution, building and construction fees, residential lease regulation, and a street light project, with no additional appropriations required. The finance committee reported no recent meetings or capital improvement discussions. No new ordinances or resolutions were introduced, and no public hearings were held. Other topics included community events, veteran property tax relief information, and environmental concerns, but no further procurement actions were taken during the meeting.