08/18/26 - Hammond Redevelopment Meeting

The City of Hammond Redevelopment Commission held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing on various real estate and redevelopment initiatives. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a $10,000 forgivable loan for a first-time homebuyer at 7020 Arkansas Avenue, acceptance of a proposal from Turenga Surveying LLC for a two-lot subdivision at 6827 and 6837 Kennedy Avenue, and approval of covenants for the Memorial Park subdivision. The commission also approved a $4 million development agreement with Skyline Constructions for a commercial project on Calumet Avenue, including a purchase agreement with incentives totaling $160,000. Additional real estate purchase agreements were approved for properties at 7232 Grand Avenue and 2201 Stanton Avenue, as well as acceptance of a bid for 1033 Kenwood. The commission approved claims for expenditures from July 20 to August 17, 2026. No new or unfinished business was reported, and the meeting was adjourned following public comment.