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A Resolution approving a professional services agreement with Rhonda Salle Ramos to act as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the Village of Oak Park for a One-Year Period and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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This a professional services agreement for Rhonda Salle Ramos to act as an Administrative Law Judge.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval to renew the Administrative Law Judge contract for the year 2026.
Prior Board Action
Annually, the village hires new or renews existing contracts for administrative law judges.
Background
The Administrative Law Judges hears parking and local ordinance citations. The judges currently meet all State law requirements for their positions.
Timing Considerations
The 2025 contract ends December 31, 2025.
Budget Impact
There is no budget impact. The hourly fee for the administrative law judges is $88.68. The rate is consistent with the rates in many other suburban communities whose hourly rates range from $65.00 to $125.00
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the departments core service delivery.
DEI Impact
Administrative Law Judges play a critical role in the Village’s administrative adjudication process by providing neutral, consistent and equitable hearings for parking and code enforcement matters.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approving the 2026 ALJ professional services agreement.
Advantages:
• This action will prevent a disruption to scheduled hearings
• This action will maintain experience as the contractor is familiar with village ordinances and procedures.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this alternative.
Alternatives
The Board can reject the proposed contract.
Advantages:
• There are no advantages to this alternative.
Disadvantages:
• Staff will begin the process of finding additional ALJs. This action can delay hearings and increase backlogs.
Alternative 2:
The Board can delay the vote on the contract and request additional information.
Advantages:
• Staff will provide the Board with additional information requested.
Disadvantages:
• This action result in a delay in hearings, and backlogs can increase.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Gia Willis, Adjudication Administrator
Reviewed By: Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Professional Service Agreement
2. Resolution
3. Resume