09/14/26 - Hammond City Council Meeting

The City of Hammond, Indiana City Council held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved claims totaling over $16 million and reviewed multiple capital improvement funding allocations, including engineering and construction contracts for parking lot repairs, street conversions, sidewalk installations, and utility staking. The council introduced ordinances to appropriate funds for the Hammond Park Department from the hotel/motel tax and operating balances, with public hearings scheduled. They also created new funds to track emergency storm-related expenditures, public safety bond debt, and police and fire equipment purchases. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance of up to $770,000 in economic development revenue bonds for a project at 6525 Indianapolis Boulevard, with a public hearing planned. Public comments addressed local development concerns and transparency in economic development outcomes. Motions to move the October meeting date and approve minutes were also passed.