Board approves emergency demolition of Bethel Bible Church after roof collapse
August 07, 2026 | Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana
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The Hammond City board approved an emergency demolition for Bethel Bible Church at 821 Michigan after staff told the board the building’s roof had collapsed and exterior walls were dangerously bowed.
"I wanna put this under emergency demolition," said Kelly Kearney (staff member), describing structural failures and the need to coordinate with NIPSCO because of a nearby transformer. Board members moved and approved the emergency demolition to protect public safety. The board noted there would be coordination with NIPSCO and the demolition contractor to avoid damage to utility equipment.
The board’s vote followed staff testimony about the building’s condition and a single bid from J & M Industrial to perform the work. Chair (speaker 1) and department staff encouraged the property representatives to coordinate with city staff and insurance carriers about recovery and next steps. The board passed the motion by voice vote.
"I wanna put this under emergency demolition," said Kelly Kearney (staff member), describing structural failures and the need to coordinate with NIPSCO because of a nearby transformer. Board members moved and approved the emergency demolition to protect public safety. The board noted there would be coordination with NIPSCO and the demolition contractor to avoid damage to utility equipment.
The board’s vote followed staff testimony about the building’s condition and a single bid from J & M Industrial to perform the work. Chair (speaker 1) and department staff encouraged the property representatives to coordinate with city staff and insurance carriers about recovery and next steps. The board passed the motion by voice vote.
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