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Hessville quiet-zone design approved; $23,000 supplemental contract with 1st Group Engineering

Hammond Capital Improvement Board · July 29, 2026
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Summary

The board approved Funding Allocation No. 311 — $23,000 for design and railroad coordination to establish quiet zones in Hessville — after a brief staff explanation; roll call was 5–0 in favor.

Funding Allocation No. 311 to establish railroad quiet zones in Hessville and to pay 1st Group Engineering $23,000 for design and railroad coordination was approved by the board. Chair summarized the proposal as "same improvements to existing crossings for pavement markings, and signs," and the motion (moved by Commissioner Muda and seconded by Councilman Rakos) carried on roll call with five votes in favor and no dissent.

The supplemental is described as covering design and coordination work to bring existing crossings into compliance with quiet-zone requirements; no public comment was offered and staff were authorized to move forward with the contract.