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Hammond council roundup: rezoning approvals, contract awards and event permits
Summary
Council approved several rezoning matters, routine resolutions and event permit waivers, including rezoning 300 Morris Road and multiple open‑container waivers for downtown events, and authorized a $38,000 railroad track repair contract.
The Hammond City Council addressed a series of routine land‑use and administrative items on Feb. 10, 2026, approving multiple rezoning requests, granting local event waivers and authorizing infrastructure repairs.
Rezoning requests: The council adopted a rezoning of 300 Morris Road from RS‑11.1 to I‑L to align the property with surrounding light‑industrial uses; property representatives said the change would make the 40‑acre site uniformly zoned and more marketable. The council also adopted a rezoning for 502 East Morris Avenue from RM‑2 to MX‑C to accommodate a small counseling office, with staff noting existing parking and compatible neighboring MX‑C parcels.
Resolutions and contracts: Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a $38,000 contract with Porter Smith Contracting for railroad spur repairs (RFP‑26‑17). The administration said the city solicited multiple proposals and selected the lowest responsive bidder to perform routine track maintenance.
Events and permits: The council granted a series of open‑container waivers for downtown events organized by the Downtown Development District, including Hammond Live and Planet in the Park, with staff confirming coordination with the recreation department and public‑safety plans.
Votes: Multiple items passed on roll call. For the 300 Morris rezoning, roll call recorded unanimous ayes among members present for that item. The council also tabled an ordinance to amend Unified Development Code appeals wording after identifying incorrect agenda attachments and planned to reintroduce the corrected item.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract paperwork, process permits for approved businesses and event organizers, and return the corrected UDC appeals ordinance at the next meeting.
