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Hobart Sanitary District approves demolition planning for wastewater plant, delays oversight until asbestos report
Summary
The Hobart Sanitary District approved $18,500 for preparation of demolition plans for the Wastewater Treatment Plant but tabled construction oversight until an Americo asbestos report is reviewed; DNR and Lake County Health said no additional permits were required if grading remains consistent.
Bob Fulton, president of the Hobart Sanitary District, opened the board’s Feb. 10 meeting and the board moved forward with planning work for demolition of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant while pausing oversight until environmental testing is reviewed.
Tim Kingsland asked the board to approve two task orders related to the demolition: Task Order #9 to prepare plans and specifications and Task Order #10 to provide construction oversight. The board approved Task Order #9 in an amount not to exceed $18,500 (motion by Joe Broadaway, seconded by Gutierrez; recorded vote: all aye, motion carried). The board chose to table Task Order #10 pending receipt and review of an asbestos report that could alter demolition costs (motion to table by Gutierrez, seconded by Broadaway; all aye, motion carried).
Charles Thompson of Abonmarche briefed the board on permitting. He said his staff contacted the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, which indicated a DNR permit is not required provided post‑demolition grading matches pre‑demolition conditions. He also said Lake County Health indicated no permits were necessary. Americo has completed an asbestos study at the plant and the city expects to receive that report soon; asbestos mitigation was described as expected once the report is reviewed.
The board’s action leaves the demolition design work authorized while reserving final oversight and cost commitments until the environmental findings are incorporated. Kingsland and staff indicated the oversight task order will return for approval once the asbestos report is available and potential cost impacts are clarified.
