Submitted By
Kira Tchang, Assistant Village Manager/HR Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the Park District of Oak Park Regarding Discounted Memberships for Village Employees
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Overview
Overview
Village staff have been working in collaboration with representatives from the Park District of Oak Park (PDOP) to create a Community Recreation Center (CRC) membership program for employees who work for the Village. This intergovernmental agreement allows Village employees who work 20 or more hours per week to receive a discounted membership to the CRC at the same rate as a Village resident, regardless of their place of residency. Furthermore, utilizing available funds in the Travel, Training, and Wellness Fund, staff recommend a 50% subsidy for Village employee memberships.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution
Background
Staff have been working in collaboration with the PDOP to establish an employee wellness benefit that takes advantage of the close proximity of the CRC to Village facilities. The Village's Wellness Committee surveyed staff and there was significant interest in access to fitness equipment and programming.
Staff proposed a discounted membership program to the PDOP in which Village employees who work 20 hours or greater, are eligible for a discounted membership to the CRC at the same rate as a Village resident, regardless of their place of residency. At this time, the rate for Oak Park residents is $25.00 (twenty-five and no/00 dollars) per month.
Staff further recommend that the Village support employee participation in the discounted membership program by providing a 50% contribution toward employees' CRC memberships at a rate of $12.50 (twelve and 50/00 dollars) per month per employee. Because the Village's health insurance program is self-insured, subsidizing employee wellness can ...
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