Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Chicago Transit Authority and the Village of Oak Park for Special Transit Police Detail Services and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Since 1990 the Village and CTA have entered into yearly Intergovernmental Agreements to provide for sworn Oak Park Police Officers to work off-duty hours on CTA Rapid Transit lines and bus routes. The Agreement is for three years and is consistent with the Village’s commitment to public safety and is beneficial to our residents.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
Background
Since September 1990, the Oak Park Police Department has entered into yearly Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreements with the Chicago Transit Authority to provide additional security to CTA property, passengers, and employees, by allowing sworn officers to volunteer to work during off-duty hours. Prior to entering into said Agreements, the Department was providing security to CTA Rapid Transit lines and bus routes by utilizing on-duty police personnel. The Agreement allows us to provide these patrols with off-duty personnel and allows on-duty personnel to concentrate on patrol duties within their assigned Beats.
All officers on the CTA Special Detail shall be paid wages for their work at their current rate per hour.
Fiscal Impact
The Agreement provides for CTA to reimburse the Village up to $322,972 each year of the agreement.
DEI Impact
The Police Department offers unbiased policing services to ensure the safety of everyone who uses the CTA.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
The Village Board approved the current agreement on August 2, 2021
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
This program is a cooperative effort of the Village and CTA.