Film‑production parking approved for 489 Fayette, contingent on walk‑through

The Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety on May 1 approved a request to park film‑production vehicles near 489 Fayette Street for a one‑day shoot, contingent on a scheduled walk‑through and confirmation of logistics.

Daniel Marcus (speaker 10), whose request appeared on the agenda, told the board the biggest vehicles would include a motor home “around, I think, 60 feet long” and a 10‑ton grip/electric truck, and he estimated a typical shoot involves about 15 to 17 people and roughly seven trucks plus smaller vehicles. Marcus said producers would hire a police officer if needed and pay any associated fees.

Board members asked that the shoot not block streets, requested clear pedestrian detours if sidewalks are used, and asked engineering and the law department to coordinate. The board voted to approve parking permissions contingent on a tech scout (walk‑through) scheduled for May 7; staff said the permit would be finalized after the walk‑through report.