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Board approves multiple demolition contracts and sets status dates on rehab properties
Summary
Hammond City approved demolition contracts for several vacant properties, discussed the rehab agreement for 51 Webb Street and set status and order-to-appear dates for multiple rehab cases including 1933 Maiden Lane, 434 Vine and the Kennedy Avenue restaurant.
At the Feb. 26 meeting the Board of Public Works and Safety approved awards for demolition services and set follow-up status dates for multiple rehabilitation cases.
The board reviewed a contract with J JM Industrial Services for demolition work on several properties, listing contract amounts by address (for example, 4243 Dearborn Avenue at $21,125 and 4913 Pine — garage only — at $4,800). The presenter noted that some properties, such as Reese Avenue, are under a rehab agreement and that demolition permits will not be issued if the rehab agreement conditions are not met.
On property rehabilitation matters, the board considered an agreement for 51 Webb Street and discussed tracking the project because of a long-standing timeline; staff asked that the board set a follow-up status for May 21, 2026. For 1933 Maiden Lane (also listed as 1933 Caroline), staff reported access via a lockbox code and planned inspection and photos; the owner was ordered to appear on March 12, 2026.
For 434 Vine, the transcript shows the contractor has pulled building, mechanical and electrical permits; NVPC (general contractor, Pedro Madron) is the contractor identified. The board set an order to appear for the owner and a 30‑day status date of March 26, 2026 to secure an extension for the rehab agreement and updated photos.
The restaurant at 6826–6828 Kennedy also received a 30‑day order to appear for owner and contractor status on March 26, 2026 after inspectors reported framing and rough electrical had been completed.
