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Button said the contract for Spec MC LLC is an hourly, not-to-exceed agreement with a planned fee of $20,000 and that the city is the designer on the project. He told the commission the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority grant will cover about 80% of construction costs for the Russell Street realignment, but federal environmental processes and letting timelines mean construction is likely two to three years away.
Button described the east approach as a two-way connection from Oakley westbound to the station near Russell Street and Fayette, and said Lochmueller is the prime consultant on the project. He recommended Speck’s involvement for urban-planning guidance to ensure the approach is walkable and inviting to the surrounding community.
Commissioners approved the agreement 5-0. The motion and second were recorded and the staff noted prior contracts with Speck on downtown projects. Staff said the letting for construction is anticipated in late 2027 or early 2028 because of required federal environmental review and that Speck’s role is to help manage the overall urban-planning aspect until construction begins.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hammond Redevelopment Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission voted 5-0 to approve a services agreement with Spec MC LLC to engage consultant Jeff Speck on design work for the east approach (kiss-and-ride) to the Downtown Hammond Station.","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},6162872,"Redevelopment commission approves supplemental Enviroforensics work to clarify soil management at former Memorial Park",214,726000,940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf&start=726&end=940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf/thumbnail_726000.jpg","/articles/6162872/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-approves-supplemental-Enviroforensics-work-to-clarify-soil-management-at-former-Memorial-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162872-532c46bce70ad642a2e4dcb42b8670ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038323&Signature=AypyPdVvndxoI9gaT3B5vCTO6o8osahgUuTPAE9FSwEw25uLD6zKbjQfUmzBMhpc97l1kI4kfca1RYu7Lb6Tkx40PPHf1gGQrF4RQBR9oF8LzO4f2XarGVaiN9KXPwtQNh1P1qdDPz9ElSUnxA-P90a0uO0Fqv3Ec-Prv8KA8rZf6g-iWQHXIEFW-M-sjQ3l5SY328yK8X-BC-QjyJopJ5ffzdRpDbcAhXnfkFGD4HTWGs0JmD~Imex6XIIzIjDxzX2ppyjxp7xfiCT2IooEIUHU71XwiwnpwlfNJAd1wlqcseNrQGKBi4W-sguoTZ9r9kJEZ3Vplu1QWL2MulbpvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission approved a supplemental agreement Tuesday with Enviroforensics to complete additional soil sampling and produce a soil management plan for the former Memorial Park site at 1301 Highland Street. Dean Button, city engineer, introduced the item and Matthew Bono of Enviroforensics described the technical scope to the commission.
The work aims to refine decisions about which soils can remain on site, which must be removed, and how remaining soils can be repurposed during redevelopment, the consultant said. Matthew Bono said there is “a little bit of lead out in the soil out there, fairly common for the area,” and that the sampling will support determination of whether soil must be excavated or can be used under roads or in non-sensitive areas.
Bono told commissioners the team is coordinating with the construction contractor and anticipates developing a plan to make “the most economic use of the soil already on-site rather than having to bring in even more.” Dean Button said this is the second supplemental agreement under the prime contract with Enviroforensics and introduced Bono as the technical expert.
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the supplemental agreement. The motion noted a not-to-exceed dollar figure for the work; staff confirmed the amount as part of the supplemental authorization. The project will continue to require final technical review and coordination with the development team before excavation or reuse of soils.","The commission approved a second supplemental agreement with Enviroforensics to collect additional soil samples and finalize a soil management plan for the former Memorial Park site at 1301 Highland Street, with a not-to-exceed amount discussed at the meeting.",{"_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},6162877,"Redevelopment commission finds proposed $20M RV and boat storage project in compliance with North Hammond plan",1025,890000,1915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf&start=890&end=1915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf/thumbnail_890000.jpg","/articles/6162877/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-finds-proposed-20M-RV-and-boat-storage-project-in-compliance-with-North-Hammond-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162877-7c0276c99be6995cd667c812391c1ca5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038323&Signature=oqaZLqEEWgOZM~~H8o~RWayj13bzRDWcWf5TP~kwU4IWwFeGyVm~k5TNUmd2MjJ6Y5twJxLrX8acekdKCs3ERoEElhTUDSY629tURYLai0HSy0h-cLIvNL-QDG2dhdcdGyxWOAXT~5tG6rEO67-Y7biAm7a3bTGwEwqPWr5XI~fONw6DM8H6EyhKzVnJAn8jo8sJ7NjZXJSJV6JdO5JRzDQbwxJFVUax0BVNfmahQ2ajd13KnR9X51zowz6QB89JuYqjpBlnXrCl8ukG6eeMxc9ZdaH3HDb6x9prDF~It2sGYzSiipc9qATQR6xAN-sJuMgtCT5KVd6fmC~IQv9pLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to determine that a proposed Class A RV and boat storage facility at 3518 Sheffield Avenue and 345130 Sixth Street is in compliance with the amended North Hammond redevelopment plan, subject to several conditions. Scott Yaney, attorney for Storage Development Hammond LLC, presented the proposal and answered commissioners’ questions during the meeting.
The commission’s finding matters because the determination clears a procedural hurdle that allows the project to move forward to site and zoning reviews, but it is contingent on additional approvals and environmental documentation. Yaney told commissioners the project would remediate contaminated land and invest about $20 million in the city, creating roughly 100 construction jobs and about six permanent positions.
Commission discussion centered on design materials, environmental cleanup and traffic. “This project will generate clean energy,” Scott Yaney said, describing plans for solar roofs over the storage bays that could produce excess energy for the grid. Yaney also said the developer plans covered, secured storage with controlled access and family-oriented amenities, including dog runs and a lounge area.
Staff recommended the compliance determination be subject to: resolving a façade masonry requirement in the 2010 amendment (roughly one-third masonry facing the street), completion of a two-lot subdivision review by the planning commission, applicable variances by the Board of Zoning Appeals, documentation of wetlands and environmental compliance from the Army Corps of Engineers, IDEM and IDNR, and final technical approvals by city departments. City planning staff noted the site spans light industrial and C-4 zoning and that the developer proposes to consolidate under an I-1 designation.
Commissioners also asked about traffic and boat storage specifics. Yaney said industry expectations indicate the facility would not generate significant daily traffic — “an average of about 3 to maybe 10 trips in and out per day” — and that storage units would be covered and secured, not an open yard. Planning staff flagged that final elevations and materials must demonstrate the masonry percentage required by the redevelopment plan.
The commission’s roll-call vote recorded five yes votes and no dissent, with the determination passing 5-0. Next steps include planning commission subdivision approval, BZA variances if required, issuance of environmental clearances, and final technical sign-offs by city agencies.","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission voted 5-0 to determine that a proposed Class A RV and boat storage facility at 3518 Sheffield and 345130 Sixth Street is consistent with the North Hammond redevelopment plan as amended in 2010, subject to design, subdivision, variance and environmental conditions.",{"_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},6162857,"City staff to advertise request for proposals for sale of multiple Hammond redevelopment lots",53,63000,116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf&start=63&end=116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf/thumbnail_63000.jpg","/articles/6162857/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/City-staff-to-advertise-request-for-proposals-for-sale-of-multiple-Hammond-redevelopment-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162857-dfe591d482a15e5a6ea4fdbbf9540866/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038323&Signature=be8ij7FVwDDEVd-4D3pMcPzT90uFuMmjl14lzq1eH7opDmDTHZ-AP52RXAlptQu1GOI~7k1TnO8IPOMaJqGN9X~qvhv0gdDQz2bIkPYbP64auoZdrh2wwnQUA3cH690TSb5oEKNwADuRS9zVw3H-IYUNIDeSL0WkNEifA3fgKI49mL1COZ8TyUXJpsRy2Z5Jx-FoMKB86mf1YpkFMm4IX9HbtTSPbDFvGWWxydasmL8Cf24Redpf2FzQnAscHLuXgEfP0G1aEV9hdFSI-t~zrbFvdedsNvwdvnMq1SFl6r3kDvyYyy305ki9cW6CJZVNmvKuuCmlfXHcVI3rOJ~BKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission received a communication Tuesday from Planning and Development recommending the commission refer a list of city-owned lots to staff with authorization to advertise a request for proposals for sale. The properties listed in the communication included sites commonly identified as 819 (address format in record), 170 Fifth Place, 6244 Homan Avenue, 6248 Homan Avenue, 6252 Homan Avenue and 4427 Wabash Avenue.
Commission President acknowledged receipt of the memo and confirmed the communication will be referred to staff for action. Staff member Cynthia Rangel had provided the memo to the Planning and Development and Hammond Redevelopment Commission office on July 11, 2025, according to the record. The commission did not record a separate roll-call vote on the referral during the discussion; the chair noted the communication would be referred to staff.
The referral authorizes staff to prepare and advertise an RFP for the sale of the identified parcels, subject to the usual internal city review and any applicable redevelopment plan or legal requirements before disposal of city property.","Commission received a communication from Planning & Development recommending referral to staff with authorization to advertise an RFP for several city-owned lots including 819, 170 Fifth Place, 6244–6252 Homan Avenue and 4427 Wabash Avenue.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6162862,"Redevelopment commission approves $10,000 conditional forgivable loan for Hammond police officer's first home purchase",177,358000,535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf&start=358&end=535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437208-91b438ad70d0cb6a31528b455f1aefaf/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6162862/Hammond-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-approves-10000-conditional-forgivable-loan-for-Hammond-police-officers-first-home-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162862-1b7a24fcec40cac9f63808b3b49c3923/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038323&Signature=X~MuoqFog5Hsv8Adf9yBl-xQL3QqBUoVWOGySPrn2Z4mytE86rdwTzeW34woPMI81rfgDSSgFFRUnv-BN51pEji~Ps4x1RrQfc78qDC4t2xpUcF7KSYP4v5F~pAx8jPirgBMUXib1RX2PpqwwkruXe5Fwqoc2cGYDrLzQ6u0WOLYf8Md1dfmuiWcRid9ZJykEWk~EFp79IHQUgb2HGOb-swtmhJCd8D02S7-AobhBUknhMay00gtCIqaFMCa3OOhFLO-CKSt0Virjj4bbUbx3Hrq04YQmOuobQTbUjZlQbctailSyJgGOjVGIGitXPbWaD6vaHLZMhR3gIPwKbJ48g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond Redevelopment Commission voted 5-0 to approve a conditional forgivable loan of $10,000 to applicant Samuel Valdez to support his purchase of 7009 California Avenue. Commissioners discussed the application by phone with Valdez, who joined the meeting by Zoom, and staff confirmed he had been recommended to the program by office staff.
Commissioners thanked Valdez for his service; staff noted he is a Hammond police officer and that the loan was for a first-time homebuyer purchase. Commissioner Myricks made the motion, which Commissioner Tomage seconded, and the commission approved the loan by roll call 5-0.
The approval is a program loan administered by city staff (documenting and executing loan conditions will be done by staff); no further stipulations were stated on the record besides standard program requirements. Valdez was congratulated by the commission and told he could sign off from the virtual meeting after the vote.","The commission approved a conditional forgivable homebound loan of $10,000 to Samuel Valdez for the purchase of 7009 California Avenue; Valdez is a Hammond police officer and a first-time homebuyer per the applicant's remarks.","actionData","errors"]

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