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Hammond approves zoning for $25 million manufacturing investment and 10-year tax abatement
Summary
The Hammond Common Council adopted Ordinance 26-17 to reclassify land at 5009 Kment Avenue for a 70,000-square-foot industrial facility, describing a $25 million investment, roughly 100 jobs and a 10-year tax abatement; the ordinance passed unanimously.
The Hammond Common Council on May 26 approved Ordinance 26-17, reclassifying land commonly known as 5009 Kment Avenue to allow a 70,000-square-foot industrial building for crane manufacturing, distribution and a national headquarters.
Council discussion described the project as a $25 million private investment on seven acres with an estimated 100 new local jobs and an incentive package that includes a 10-year tax abatement. The mayor and multiple council members urged support, noting the site has been underutilized for decades and that the company has committed to the city through prior negotiations.
Councilman Selenus moved for final passage and amendment of Ordinance 26-17; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call 9–0. During floor remarks the mayor described the project as: “a $25 million investment, over 100 new jobs” and said the deal would bring redevelopment to previously vacant land.
Council members characterized the jobs as higher-quality positions with benefits and said the company is relocating from Illinois and intends a long-term presence in Hammond. The council’s recorded vote was nine in favor, zero opposed.
Next steps: The ordinance was adopted and the city will proceed with the zoning reclassification. The record notes the tax-abatement terms and project sizing as presented at the meeting; no additional funding appropriation was recorded in the transcript that night.
