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HRC approves resolution to proceed toward eminent-domain action for Calumet Avenue parcel; council ratification next step
Summary
The commission approved Resolution No. 2026-08 authorizing a good-faith purchase offer and proceeding with condemnation under IC 32-24-1-5 for property at 4205–4249 Calumet Avenue; the vote was 4–yes, 1–abstain and the matter moves to Common Council for ratification.
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution No. 2026-08 authorizing the city to continue efforts to acquire a vacant parcel on Calumet Avenue (commonly known as 4205–4249 Calumet Avenue) after staff said a previously submitted good-faith offer was rejected by the property owner.
Staff explained the two-step statutory process under Indiana Code (IC 32-24-1-5 and related sections) by which the commission approves making a good-faith offer and the Common Council must ratify and authorize condemnation. Staff said the commission's offer was based on the average of two appraisals as required by statute and that negotiations did not yield an agreed sale price. The commission approved the resolution with a 4–yes, 1–abstain roll call. Staff will present the resolution to the Common Council for final ratification and possible pursuit of condemnation.
