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Hammond council approves $7.73 million in claims, creates wheel-tax project fund and reappoints redevelopment commissioner
Summary
At its Nov. 24 meeting, the Hammond City Council approved $7,733,308.86 in claims, passed Ordinance 25-32 creating a new wheel-tax project fund (recorded on the minutes as '46 84') and confirmed a reappointment to the redevelopment commission; the mayor warned of a roughly $15 million budget shortfall.
The Hammond City Council on Nov. 24 approved $7,733,308.86 in claims and passed a new ordinance to establish a wheel-tax project fund, actions council leaders said will help the city manage upcoming project spending.
Councilwoman Velez moved approval of claims dated Nov. 5 through Nov. 19 (claim numbers 10130 through 10573) totaling $7,733,308.86; a roll-call vote recorded nine yes votes and no opposition. Councilman Salinas earlier moved to approve the Nov. 10 minutes, which passed on voice vote.
On third and final reading, Ordinance 25-32 (sponsored by Councilwoman Venez) creating a new fund for accounting and administering…
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