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Board affirms demolition order for multiple Hammond properties
Summary
The Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety on July 23 affirmed an order to demolish several properties after a July 9 hearing; the board said findings will be provided to the school city or its attorney on request.
The Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety on July 23 affirmed an order to demolish properties at 1644, 1648–1652, 1654–1658 and 1671 75th Street following a prior hearing.
The board’s presiding officer said the matter had been heard on July 9 and “we have made the decision to affirm the order to demolish,” and directed that a copy of the board’s findings be provided to the school city or its attorney upon request. Committee member (S3) moved to approve the board’s decision and a second was entered; the board voted in favor.
The action follows the board taking the issue under advisement after the earlier hearing. No civil penalties or demolition dates beyond the affirmed order were announced at the meeting. The board recorded the formal decision and closed the matter for this session.
