Hammond City board members on Oct. 30 approved an NDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) agreement to establish project principles for extending the Market (Marquette) Greenway from 150th Street near the Indiana Toll Road to the sanitary district property under the toll road, tying into White Oak.

The agreement, introduced by correspondence from Dean Button, sets out the city’s commitment to partner with the Indiana Department of Transportation on design and permitting. Dean Button said the document is procedural and does not carry construction funding at this stage. He told the board the city will return for approval of bids and funding once the project reaches that point; staff estimated that would be at least about a year away.

Why it matters: The LPA agreement creates a formal pathway for state coordination and later procurement steps; it does not commit local funds for construction until bids and funding are identified. Board members asked staff to return with bid and funding information when available.

Board action: The board recommended approval of the LPA agreement; members concurred.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with NDOT coordination and will return to the board with bid results and proposed funding arrangements when the project is ready for procurement and construction.