Hammond City Commission approves series of redevelopment and maintenance contracts, home loan and claims

The Hammond City Commission approved multiple motions covering redevelopment support, property transactions and routine city services.

Key votes at a glance

- Homebound forgivable loan for John Braswell (property referenced as 939[...] Fifth Place). Staff stated Braswell would receive $6,733 to purchase the property. Motion made by Commissioner Myricks, second by Commissioner Tomich; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

- Approval of Salyer Plumbing proposal for the Losmar sewer extension to serve three former redevelopment parcels (2642, 2646 and 2652 New York Avenue). Motion made by Commissioner Tomage, second by Commissioner Bakke; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

- Approval of demolition contracts with J and M Industrial Services Inc. for three parcels (4712 Homan Avenue; 6810 Kennedy Avenue; 6833 Kennedy Avenue). Motion made by Commissioner Myrick, second by Commissioner Tomage; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed. The agenda referenced $16,000 for 4712 Homan Avenue in discussion.

- Authorization to advertise a request for proposals to sell parcels at or around 5009 Calumet Avenue (portions of three parcels at the corner of 150th Street and Calumet Avenue). Motion made by Commissioner Tomage, second by Commissioner Myricks; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

- Authorization to advertise a request for qualifications for snow-plowing services for a set of city lots. Staff said the RFQ will run for one year per the mayor's direction. Motion made by Commissioner Tomage, second by Commissioner Kubacki; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

- Approval of an agreement to sell a side-yard parcel commonly known as 611 Kane Street for $1,000. Motion made by Commissioner Kubacki, second by Commissioner Myricks; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

- Approval of a roofing proposal from 5 Star Roofing for 435 Fayette Street (Substation No. 9). The agenda showed a $12,870 estimate for a two-ply flat roof; a 10% discount noted on the agenda produced a net amount of $10,870. Motion made by Commissioner Myrick, second by Commissioner Kubacki; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

- Approval of the register of claims dated 10/15/25 through 11/04/25, claim numbers R67782 through R67847 inclusive. Motion made by Commissioner Tomage, second by Commissioner Kubacki; roll call recorded five "yes" votes and the motion passed.

Several of the approved items were discussed briefly by staff as part of the redevelopment portfolio that the city is promoting; commissioners did not request additional study before approving the motions. No substantive public comments were recorded during the public-comment period before adjournment.