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Hammond City Capital Improvement Board approves roughly $303,000 for local projects
Summary
The Hammond City Capital Improvement Board voted 5-0 to approve minutes from Jan. 21 and four funding allocations totaling $303,018.27 for downtown tree replacement, general engineering services, a ditch improvement on J.F. Mahoney Drive and a design to realign Willow Court and State Street to address safety concerns.
The Hammond City Capital Improvement Board on Feb. 1 approved four funding allocations totaling $303,018.27 and accepted the minutes of its Jan. 21, 2026 meeting.
The most immediate approvals included a $2,028.27 supplemental payment to Reith Riley Construction Company to replace roughly two trees as part of Homan Avenue Phase 1; a $60,000 contract with NICE Engineering for general engineering services; $120,490 for ditch improvements on J.F. Mahoney Drive with H3 Concrete; and $120,500 for design services with First Group Engineering to realign Willow Court at State Street.
Why it matters: The Willow Court realignment was presented as a response to multiple reported crashes and a roadway "kink" that officials said affects sight lines. Chair said the design work is being advanced this year to remove the kink, improve sight distance and to prepare for planned railroad quiet zones along the Norfolk Southern line.
The meeting opened with roll call and a statement from the Chair that five members were present (four in chambers, one on Zoom). The board first approved the Jan. 21 minutes; the…
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