09/10/26 - Hammond Board of Works Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Works meeting held on September 10, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key agenda items included approval of change orders and supplemental agreements for infrastructure projects such as Home and Avenue Phase Two, 165th Street design, Memorial Park improvements, and the US41 Calumet Avenue and Eaton Street conversion. The board approved allocations of Capital Improvement Board (CIB) funds totaling tens of thousands of dollars for engineering design, sidewalk installation, and traffic control measures. Additionally, the board approved contract amendments, including one for Midwest Salt credit terms, and discussed environmental restrictive covenants related to property remediation. Several promotions within the fire department were also approved. The meeting included updates on permits and special event applications, with some fees waived. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions related to city infrastructure and public works projects, with several motions passed to allocate funding and approve contracts and change orders.