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Redevelopment Commission approves consent package including homebuyer loans, repairs and property actions
Summary
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a package of routine items May 19, including two homebuyer forgivable loans ($7,699 and $10,000), emergency and repair loans, building repairs and multiple procurement ratifications and property transactions.
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on May 19 approved a package of consent items including homebuyer assistance loans, emergency repairs and contracts for building maintenance.
Staff presented two homebuyer awards: a $7,699 forgivable loan for Carolina (718 Cherry Street) and a $10,000 loan for Nicole Cooper (6612 Missouri). Commissioners asked basic eligibility questions; the commission approved both loans by roll call, 5–0.
The commission also approved an emergency loan for Isiah Edwards (6420 Ohio) to fund installation of a backflow device to restore water service, and authorized a basement backup protection grant of $3,395 for Mary Lou Ramirez at 3922 Toll Avenue.
On facilities work, commissioners approved Circle R Mechanical Inc. to repair the Toll Theater lobby HVAC at 5205 Hohman Avenue and approved a Pye Barker Fire & Safety proposal to replace a failed unit power supply at 5233 Hohman Avenue after HDC executive director Jen Bussey described nearly two months of inoperative security systems.
The commission ratified a $3,500 plumbing invoice for an outdoor faucet at Dan Raven Plaza to support an upcoming city‑sponsored food market and approved repairs at 5209 Hohman Avenue, selecting Calumet Painting & Restoration (lowest bid) and All Home Improvements for complementary work.
Separately, the body approved an agreement to purchase real estate known as 1719–33 Indianapolis Boulevard for $150,000 (buyer: Midwest Prairie Builders LLC) and approved an easement with NIPSCO needed to relocate utilities at the proposed Fire Station No. 7 site. All consent motions carried on voice/roll call votes with unanimous support.
The meeting record shows motions were made and seconded by commissioners during roll calls listed by name; all consent agenda items passed 5–0.
