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A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement and Side Letter of Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Representing the Oak Park Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association for the Period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, and Authorizing Its Execution
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Introduction
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This is a successor collective bargaining agreement that covers the employees who work as Police Sergeants in the Police Department. This action also includes a Side Letter of Agreement for the same period regarding incentives to bring forward referrals for those interested in the Police Department and who ultimately become Village of Oak Park Police Officers.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The previous contract was effective January 1, 2023- December 31, 2025.
Background
The Village and the Union reached a tentative agreement for a successor contract that would expire on December 31, 2028. The terms and conditions are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement, which will become a public document once the Village Board approves the Resolution.
This action also includes a Side Letter of Agreement for the same period regarding incentives to bring forward referrals for those interested in the Police Department and who ultimately become Village of Oak Park Police Officers. This approach has been successful with assisting the Village with recruitment efforts.
Timing Considerations
The Village and the Union reached a tentative agreement on January 16, 2026. This is the Village Board’s opportunity to formally approve the contract and create a final executed agreement.
Financial Impact
The annual budget includes salaries and benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement for the Sergeants.
Operations Impact
There is no operating impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery. The Village and the Union have been in negotiations since November 2025.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Advantages:
• Approval of the contract will conclude negotiations
Disadvantages:
• If action is delayed, the Village will return to negotiations.
Alternatives
The Village Board does have the option not ratify the contract at which point the negotiation team would return to collective bargaining.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. Confidential Draft 2026-2028 Contract
3. Side Letter of Agreement for Referral Bonus