9-23-26 Board Of Works

The City of Gary Board of Works meeting held on September 23, 2026, focused on several procurement and budget-related matters. The board approved claims totaling $966,559.72 to be paid from various city funds. They authorized an auto auction scheduled for October 31, 2026, involving vendors such as Republic Frame and Axle, SNS Towing, and Benny's Towing. A significant agenda item was the approval to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Holy Angels pre-approved housing pilot project, developed in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and Carriage House Studios, aiming to spur affordable housing development. The board also approved Fidelity National Title Company as the lowest responsible bidder for title work related to the Gary First housing program, with a contract not to exceed $5,000. Additionally, the board approved a $527,000 federal SS4A grant agreement for safe streets infrastructure improvements, with a required 20% local match. Legal settlements totaling $74,156.50 were approved, including payments to law firms and claimants. Lastly, the board authorized the transfer of four city properties to the Gary Redevelopment Commission to support the sidelot program. Motions were passed with unanimous votes, and some approvals were contingent on further contract documentation.