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Commission approves plumbing, cleanout, survey, asphalt and fence work for multiple redevelopment properties
Summary
The commission approved contractor proposals for sump pump replacement at 5246 Homan, dumpster hauling for cleanouts at two Homan addresses, a boundary survey for Legion Lane, asphalt repairs at 5800 Homan and a fence at 219 Russell Street; all motions passed 5-0.
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on Oct. 6 approved several contractor proposals to address maintenance, cleanouts and site work at commission-owned properties.
Plumbing: The commission approved a plumbing proposal for 5246 Homan Avenue (the Indiana Building) to replace five sump pumps, install valves and to establish an annual maintenance arrangement. Staff recommended moving forward with a local plumbing firm for $9,750; the motion passed 5-0.
Cleanouts/dumpsters: For interior cleanouts of the LaSalle and Indiana buildings (5246 and 5244 Homan), the commission approved Republic Services as the dumpster hauler at a haul rate of $3.41 per dumpster; staff estimated 3–5 dumpsters for LaSalle and slightly fewer for Indiana but noted the final count would depend on the cleanout. The motion passed 5-0.
Boundary survey: The commission approved Torenga Surveying LLC (listed in materials as a surveying proposal) to prepare a boundary survey and new legal descriptions for parcels around Legion Lane and 3750 Calumet Avenue; staff said the survey was needed because a block of Legion Lane was not properly dedicated decades ago and dedication is required before disposition. Motion passed 5-0.
Asphalt: The commission approved Site Services for parking-lot repairs, seal coating and restriping at 5800 Homan Avenue for $7,375 (a repair rather than a full rebuild, which staff estimated would cost about $32,000). Motion passed 5-0.
Fence: To secure the rear dock at 219 Russell Street and deter trespass and camping, the commission approved Hammond Fence Company for a temporary 6- to 8-foot fence for $3,200. Motion passed 5-0.
Why it matters: these approvals remove immediate health, safety and appearance problems at downtown properties the commission manages, prepare parcels for eventual disposition, and limit ongoing maintenance costs through service agreements or one-time repairs.
What's next: staff will manage contracts, confirm final dumpster counts and costs with Republic Services, arrange the boundary survey and schedule the asphalt and fence work.
