Gary Board of Public Works and Safety approves claims and payroll, sets HUD hearing notice and police auction advertisement

The City of Gary Board of Public Works and Safety met on June 17, 2026, and approved routine financial items and administrative requests in unanimous votes. The board approved claims totaling $215,152.76 and ratified payroll in the amount the meeting reported as $126,953; both measures passed by roll call vote of three yes and zero no.

"With a vote of three yes and zero against, the claims payable on June 19th, 2026, $215,152.76 has been approved," President S stated after the roll call. The board also ratified an additional claims item of $1,245.

The board accepted a request from the Community Development Department to advertise the city's Consolidated Action Plan, a five-year plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The administration told the board the initial public hearing will be held June 25 at 4 p.m. at the Gary Public Library, 220 West Fifth Avenue, and that a draft plan will be posted for public comment from July 1 through July 30. The board approved the request for advertisement by roll call, 3–0.

Deputy Chief Evans asked the board to approve advertising for a Gary Police Department auction on July 18, 2026, to dispose of vehicles that have been in impound for more than 90 days. "We have over 140 vehicles that are eligible for auction," Deputy Chief Evans said, and added the department is exploring a new online auction format to speed the process. The board approved the advertisement request by roll call, 3–0.

Board members conducted business by roll call votes with the membership present and did not alter any of the advertised deadlines or amounts during the meeting. Members directed residents with questions about service changes or individual circumstances to contact GSD Customer Service for case-by-case accommodations.

The board adjourned after public comment and closing remarks.