08/20/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works held a meeting on August 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved an emergency demolition contract awarded to JM Industrial Services for a property at 821 Michigan, citing the urgency to reopen a road. Funding allocations were approved, including $25,625.26 from the Capital Improvement Board (CIB) for modifications to outdoor volleyball courts at the Hammond Sportsplex, $100,000 from the fifth district gaming fund for tree removal, and $800,000 from the first district gaming fund for the Pulaski Park project. Additionally, the board approved an emergency professional services contract with Mapco Services LLC and several right-of-way and special event permits. The meeting also included discussions on property status updates, rental registration fee waivers, and a business license revocation matter, though no direct procurement action was taken on the latter. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, emergency procurement actions, and budget allocations for city infrastructure and services.