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Board affirms demolition orders, rescinds one demo for sold lot and hears public parking concerns

Hammond City Safety Meeting · April 3, 2026
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Summary

The safety board affirmed demolition orders for several derelict garages, rescinded a demo order for a vacant lot now believed to be under sale, set status dates for other properties and heard public comments from Marius Balchis and Mike Sabragano raising parking and redevelopment concerns for a property at 5217 Homan.

The Hammond City safety meeting addressed several demolition and property-status items, affirming demolition orders for garages in serious disrepair and rescinding an order for a vacant lot that staff said is being sold.

Staff described notices issued under the Unsafe Building Act and the enforcement process, provided property-owner names and mortgagee information where available, and recommended affirming demolition orders to proceed to bid for properties that appear to be on the verge of…

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