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Votes at a glance: Hammond City Council actions, May 13, 2025
Summary
Summary of ordinance introductions, resolutions and motions the council acted on May 13, 2025, including votes, tablings and removals from the agenda.
The Hammond City Council recorded actions on multiple ordinances and resolutions at its May 13, 2025 meeting. The list below summarizes each item, the council’s recorded outcome and key details from the discussion or packet.
Ordinance — Final adoption: Rezoning of 1009 Mooney Avenue (Ordinance No. 1) Outcome: Approved. Vote record — Leon: Aye; Andrews: Aye; De Vateria: Abstain; Gonzales: No; Wells: Aye. Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial (2–1).
Ordinance — Introduction: Fiscal Year 2025–2026 city budget Outcome: Introduced for public process (work session scheduled May 30; public hearing June 10; adoption required by June 24). Staff noted proposed increases in water, sewer and garbage collection fees are assumed in the draft.
Resolution 1 — Authorize Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) to serve/sell alcohol at Hammond Live (dates: June 13 and July 18 at Kate Square Park) Outcome: Approved. Votes included multiple ayes and at least two abstentions recorded for some members. Staff said special-event permits from the state (ATC) and a park reservation will be required; the city will coordinate with police for security per staff comment.
Resolution 2 — Waiver…
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