Council approves agreement framework for private-property enforcement at Food for Less site
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Summary
The board reviewed an agreement with Food for Less for patrol and enforcement at the 36160 Fifth Street location. Staff said signs must be posted and the agreement recorded per ordinance and state statute; enforcement (tickets) cannot begin until three days after recording.
The Hammond City board reviewed and recommended approval of an agreement with Food for Less for patrol and private-property enforcement at the 36160 Fifth Street location.
Staff said the agreement follows city ordinance and state statute requirements for private-property enforcement: signage must be posted and the recorded agreement must be on file; enforcement by ticketing cannot begin until three days after the agreement is recorded. Staff advised police to postpone formal ticketing enforcement until the recording period ends but said officers may still notify property users informally.
Why it matters: The agreement establishes a formal legal basis for enforcement actions at the site and clarifies timing for when citations may be issued.
Board action: The board recommended approval; staff and police will wait the recorded-agreement period before initiating ticket enforcement.