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A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Oak Park and the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and the Fraternal Order of Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association for the Purpose of Establishing an Alternate Work Schedule for Police Department Lieutenants and Sergeants in 2026 and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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This is an agreement between the Village and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Lieutenants and Sergeants Association to implement an alternative work schedule in 2026 for a one-year period. This agreement allows the Village and the Union to agree to an alternate work schedule than what is outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
• The Village Board approved a similar alternate work schedule (12-hour Shifts) agreement last year on December 3, 2024 (RES 24-395).
Background
The current collective bargaining agreement allows for an 8-hour shift for patrol officers. The Village and the Union agreed that a schedule other than an 8-hour shift for a one-year period on a non-precedent setting basis is in the interest of both parties.
The Village and the Union reached a tentative agreement on the attached draft agreement. A 12-hour schedule is a better solution for the Village, given the staffing shortages, and the Union has a majority preference for a 12-hour schedule that offers more days off.
Timing Considerations
Both parties would like to approve the agreement as soon as possible in order for the Police Department to coordinate operational planning for next year, such as vacation schedules and other time-off approvals for the new year. Employees would like certainty regarding their work schedule next year.
Budget Impact
There is no direct budget impact associated with this item.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery. This agreement details how many hours employees will work in a shift.
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. This item is a personnel matter related to terms and conditions of employment with the Village of Oak Park.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Advantages:
• The Village and the Union are in agreement with this draft shift schedule.
Disadvantages:
• Each shift schedule (i.e. 8-hour shifts (current contract), 10-hours shifts and 12-hour shifts have various advantages and disadvantages.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Village Board could delay action and seek additional information.
Advantages:
• The Board will be provided with the additional information requested.
Disadvantages:
• This agreement is scheduled to go into effect early in the new year. Given the time-sensitive nature of this agenda item, the Village Board would need to call for an Executive Session at the conclusion of the regular meeting to provide additional information.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no future actions associated with this agenda 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