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Council reviews multiple property-rehab statuses; board approves rehab agreements and sets status dates
Summary
Council approved a rehab agreement assignment and several status reviews for blighted properties, set multiple follow-up dates and accepted a rescind-and-release of a demolition order due to an impending sale.
The Hammond City Council considered a series of property-rehabilitation items, approving a rehab agreement assignment, rescinding a demolition order for a property now in sale, and setting status-review dates for multiple rehab projects.
The board approved a rehab agreement for a property referenced as 1563170 Seventh Place, allowing a local rehabilitator, Chris Rhodes, to assume the bond so he can complete the rehab; the agreement was signed and staff set a status date for Oct. 30. Council members asked staff to provide a status update on that date.
On 5217 Homan Avenue, the board heard that a new contractor, Felipe Hernandez of Her National Contractor, would remove rooftop panels and rotten wood and perform repairs. Hernandez told the council he expects to start immediately and estimated one to two weeks to begin work; the board set a status review for Sept. 4.
The board also reviewed 6349–51 Jefferson, where a rehab agreement had expired; cabinets were backordered and the contractor reported the project should complete within about a month. The board set a status review for Oct. 2.
For 1933 Maiden Lane (also referenced as 1933 Caroline/1933 Roosevelt in earlier files), the contractor reported inspections have passed through installation and drywall stages and that flooring and final fixtures remain; completion was estimated in about a month and the board set a status review for Oct. 30.
Separately, staff recommended rescinding and releasing a demolition order for 1101 Roosevelt after the title company reported the property will be sold and the city expects to recover outstanding costs; the board approved rescinding the order.
Board members emphasized the hazards posed by unsecured rooftop panels at 5217 Homan and asked that the contractor expedite removal. Staff confirmed that if panels are to be reinstalled that would require a separate permit process.
