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The commission unanimously approved a homebound conditional forgivable loan of $10,000 to Alejandra Santa Cruz and Edgar Munoz for the purchase of 6820 Ridgeland Avenue. At the meeting Santa Cruz identified herself as a Hammond School City teacher and said she learned about the city program through loan officer Jesse Placentia of Gold Star Mortgage; her realtor is Nancy Escala. Commissioners approved the loan by motion and roll call, 5–0.

The commission also approved Resolution No. 2025‑O8 authorizing the Hammond Redevelopment Commission to accept conveyance of a city‑owned parcel to complete a pending sale; staff said the parcel’s title search showed it was owned by the City of Hammond and therefore required conveyance to the redevelopment commission to finalize the sale.

Commissioners approved two deeds of dedication to clarify and dedicate street areas for parcels described as 1136 Adjacent Moss Street and 1139 Adjacent Cleveland Street. Staff explained the parcels abut an alley/Rev. Burns Drive area and that the dedication would straighten out historic gaps in the record and allow development or attachment to neighboring lots; one parcel is a narrow 25‑foot “orphan” lot staff said may be offered to an adjoining owner.

The commission approved an agreement to sell real estate commonly known as 826 Willow Court to Jose Flores Rangel and Cecilia Centeno for $1,700; the buyers told the commission they plan to attach the parcel to their home at 828 Willow Court as a side yard.

All of the items above were approved by motions and roll calls recorded as five affirmative votes. Staff said the deeds of dedication and conveyance will enable pending sales and clarify the city’s property inventory for redevelopment offerings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06/03/25 - Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its June 3 meeting the Hammond Redevelopment Commission approved a $10,000 forgivable loan to a Hammond School City teacher for a home purchase, accepted a conveyance resolution to complete a property sale, approved deeds dedicating two street parcels, and approved a $1,700 sale of 826 Willow Court.","taxTitle","Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana","taxId",4586,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6162905,"City staff updates: YMCA bond closing, two large development parcels, residential parcel requests and upcoming ribbon cutting",171,174000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437145-634bbea5f88e31f97c5d3c0f36e3b919&start=174&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437145-634bbea5f88e31f97c5d3c0f36e3b919/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6162905/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/City-staff-updates-YMCA-bond-closing-two-large-development-parcels-residential-parcel-requests-and-upcoming-ribbon-cutting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162905-098d3fed68b0b71d83cf43247f48323c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594522&Signature=I6C5rC44YYvyE2vFN2iq0-XBKj1wuEm3bAspF1oT2JnBlWDS7NddNFuKB~yF-C1GG9cdLCC4iQZRP0V1IameRVlKdalbFWe-jdDXNBOCmh5mB1cUPq34ue3N1NLwNgxWel0OxnaPWLrOKtasucB7L46Fb7b2KBV8W2Ewh8VsAtHvaJWaBRN~iBZ5OlnGh0p7Wpb0Aor5n~UfUKYjPW4xtPT2mzcbAU-E9gRge9SA9RRtyKfOGR9P0t3yCdzdlAyKwW4BsOCbnGYAUBx0J9atuJnuGLRGqT4Hxqqvbwqjk7bA3jxWL1kMrOXknbb058TYf1Rx~9IlsT8GnEVCNiMpoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Redevelopment Department staff provided a multi‑topic update at the June 3 Hammond Redevelopment Commission meeting covering YMCA financing, site‑development leads, residential parcel requests and upcoming local events.

Ann Taylor told commissioners that YMCA bonds totaling $5,000,000 are closing in relation to a new YMCA in Hammond and two commercial buildings the YMCA owns on 160 Fifth Street; city staff are helping the YMCA find relocation homes for tenants so the YMCA can demolish those buildings and begin phase two of the site plan, which the staff said is an outdoor water park.

Taylor reported that Hammond had a booth at the ICSE retail conference in Las Vegas, where staff promoted two larger parcels ready for development: about 10 acres off the interstate designated for commercial uses (hotels, restaurants) and 16 acres at the gateway station intended for transit‑oriented development (TOD). She said RFPs are expected later this summer and fall.

On residential matters, Taylor said redevelopment staff have launched a webpage listing redevelopment‑owned residential parcels; since the page went live April 1 the department has received more than 65 requests for residential parcels. She added that commissioners have reviewed two batches of requests and another batch is expected at the next meeting.

Taylor also previewed a home builders luncheon at Lost Marsh where the mayor and economic development staff will discuss ongoing residential projects (including 39 parcels at Clark Fields, 28 single‑family parcels and recent work at Millennium Estates and Florida Avenue) and noted a ribbon cutting at a new coffee shop, 219 Grounds, north of Purdue Northwest, set for June 12 at 1 p.m.

Commissioners thanked staff for the report and indicated continued interest in outreach to prospective tenants and home builders.","Redevelopment Department staff reported a $5 million YMCA bond closing connected to a new YMCA and commercial-tenant relocations, two large parcels (10 acres near interstate; 16 acres at gateway station) slated for RFPs, continued residential parcel interest (65 requests since April 1) and a June 12 ribbon cutting for a new coffee shop.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6162910,"Commission finds proposed retail buildings at former Walmart site in compliance, subject to planning and BZA approvals",750,1415000,2165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437145-634bbea5f88e31f97c5d3c0f36e3b919&start=1415&end=2165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437145-634bbea5f88e31f97c5d3c0f36e3b919/thumbnail_1415000.jpg","/articles/6162910/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Commission-finds-proposed-retail-buildings-at-former-Walmart-site-in-compliance-subject-to-planning-and-BZA-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162910-df644fedc8c8763148799479eea5361b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594522&Signature=UUn-oX~lIoog0W-TrfTOhUy4MbG~9VzXPupcfDm7sG8Gv2~mBuPdBOBmfDQOb1nTijn5RR0bkiPk2iNH3QsmlfbBC2CPa1RRtVL~oaXZSaKUZodXNizUjRatfK163nUJDQMRbLBypxnkdVZuQZjJ3Pm713Sr8Mysiqek1-ZExg8PcOfxsydMS9~WPYb7O09KmSOJQ0UHNJtW-fsLKdMenTARQfDo2uUvefO-40e7sjF-H03fly-FnzufTTnOjiqfochf77hlHJ88aso9sWo9eK3y1dKmVnoMdBEgydH-pYq--XqaZ6w4VbTegkZ~iPSvquAV-~tDGikgJso9eBTB-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on June 3 voted 5–0 to find that two proposed retail buildings at the former Walmart parcel on 160 Fifth Street comply with the Woodmar redevelopment subarea goals, with staff conditions.

Attorney Scott Gainey spoke for the developer (listed as Black Rock Capital LLC in meeting materials) and described a plan that would break up the large Walmart parking expanse, add new retail buildings and create space to relocate some tenants displaced by nearby projects.

Gainey said the developer is planning “a stand alone 2,500 square foot building at the Northeast corner of the property, that is initially contemplated for a coffee shop” and “a larger building, 14,000 square foot … for a single user or for up to 5 retail restaurant users.” He told the commission the project contemplates roughly $1,600,000 in capital improvements on the new lots and that the overall redevelopment (including the separate redevelopment of the Walmart building by another petitioner) could create an estimated 80 to 130 construction jobs and about 33 permanent full‑time jobs in the new retail spaces.

City planning staff recommended the compliance determination “subject to 1 the finalization of construction plans, 2 the completion of the Planning Commission approval of the subdivision, 3 any approvals … by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and 4 any technical corrections to the project's plans and specifications.” Planner Brian Poland summarized the history of the Woodmar subarea plan, noting the 2005 Woodmar plan and the Hammond Central redevelopment area incorporation.

Commissioners approved the staff‑conditioned determination by motion and roll call. The approval does not authorize construction; it confirms that the proposal conforms to redevelopment plan objectives and allows the petitioner to proceed with the required planning and zoning steps.

Next steps: the petitioner must finalize construction drawings, obtain subdivision approval from the Planning Commission, seek any necessary variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals, and resolve technical corrections before building permits can be issued.","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on June 3 determined that two proposed retail buildings for the Woodmar redevelopment subarea meet the redevelopment plan’s goals, subject to final construction plans, planning commission subdivision approval and any required Board of Zoning Appeals variances.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6162914,"Redevelopment Commission approves CoreWeave data center deal, including tax exemptions and community payments",734,561000,1295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437145-634bbea5f88e31f97c5d3c0f36e3b919&start=561&end=1295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437145-634bbea5f88e31f97c5d3c0f36e3b919/thumbnail_561000.jpg","/articles/6162914/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Redevelopment-Commission-approves-CoreWeave-data-center-deal-including-tax-exemptions-and-community-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162914-c02c5d2a74270495ea5383715db47d33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594522&Signature=SRjx~2bDLlk~NBnvnBQ2Gad-8QH2xm2D3~32LJf2C6UhH9X6HBaDxqGvh3wdjT-5IlgLWnzbsYJbvRrzDTG6JBQYrYPOHbnvFj-zWgzX78HTcwoWkhY6IyV9HTRce4KKix2MosvX9ciOQlzv1Yaon-lSXnJMop4yspMU1zgzG91XFk9VR181oCfW6Fg4dJT7sRY6glizVKkZmo0dqm0jVIoiWJuOxmAqwJ4J214S-7Epv9YElVauTXxIO7yvAvaZ1kI-l5P2WsiH620HUnh89fzLd6HhgP92nr-3zoy~Pm9SN2LuG0xYCvngq5So3RLdFRU1AI5ynvXfx3jKAx7BPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on June 3 approved a development agreement with CoreWeave Incorporated and project partners to build a second data center on a 25‑acre parcel at 301 Digital Crossroads Drive.

The 5–0 vote authorizes a deal that, as described at the meeting, pairs multi‑year tax exemptions with community impact payments to the city; commission discussion highlighted projected construction jobs, long‑term technician positions and a proposed funding stream for the city’s College Bound program.

Commission staff member Dave Westland summarized the tax terms: “with regard to the first data center, there’ll be a personal property tax exemption of a 100% for 20 years … in exchange for that, there’s a $1,000,000 community impact payment. With regard to Data Center 2 … there’s a 10 year real estate exemption … plus a 20 year personal property tax exemption of a 100% … in exchange for that, the city will be receiving a payment of $3,000,000.” He added that the agreement also includes an annual imposed fee not to exceed $100,000, which staff characterized together as roughly $4,100,000 in up‑front and recurring community payments tied to the project.

Scott Miller, chief of staff to the mayor, told commissioners how the city intends to use the revenue: “one of the goals of the mayor’s office is to fully fund College Bound with this investment so that we have an identified funding source for the next 20 years.”

Representatives of CoreWeave and the site landlord described the project size and timeline. Mike Terlizzi, senior vice president of data center operations for CoreWeave, said the building is planned at about 450,000 square feet and that the site will support roughly 180 megawatts of capacity; he said CoreWeave expects the site to come online in 2027 and estimated the company would staff between 35 and 90 technicians at the facility, not including construction jobs. Decennial Group co‑founder Dave Pavlik and other partners described the site as the “data center parcel” north of Hammond and framed the development as part of a long‑running revitalization of the former State Line energy plant site.

Commissioners and presenters emphasized that the executed agreement is contingent on several additional approvals: the redevelopment commission’s vote (taken June 3), subsequent city council approval and execution of a power agreement between the developer and the utility. CoreWeave’s representatives said the site lease also depends on completing that power agreement.

The commission’s formal action was a motion to approve the development agreement, moved and seconded from the dais; the roll call recorded five affirmative votes and the measure passed. The city will present the agreement to the Hammond City Council and proceed with the outstanding commercial and utility approvals required to finalize the lease and power contract.

Next steps: the city and project partners will seek city council approval and continue work to finalize a power agreement and the lease; city staff said they will return to the commission as those contingencies are resolved.","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on June 3 approved a development agreement with CoreWeave and project partners for a second data center on the Digital Crossroads site; the deal includes multi‑year tax exemptions, community impact payments and contingencies for council and power‑agreement approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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