09/28/26 - Hammond City Council Meeting

The City of Hammond, Indiana held a City Council meeting on September 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related ordinances and resolutions were discussed and approved. Key items included the allocation of 5% of the innkeepers tax revenue to the Parks Department, funding appropriations for park improvements such as re-turfing Dowling Park infields, and the creation of new funds for storm recovery and bond projects. The council authorized the issuance of taxable economic development revenue bonds to support a $5.3 million commercial development project featuring Chipotle and Dutch Bros, which is expected to create 50 permanent jobs. Additionally, a resolution was passed to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for an interest-free loan of $285,000 to assist with emergency vegetation debris removal related to recent storm recovery efforts. The council also approved claims totaling over $7.3 million. Discussions included FEMA reimbursement processes for storm-related expenses and preventive measures, as well as updates on local infrastructure and community events. No new ordinances were introduced during this meeting.