Submitted By
Robert H. Anderson, Director of Adjudication
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Bailiff Services Agreement with Frank Esposito to Act as a Bailiff for the Village of Oak Park for a Four-Month Period and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The proposed agreement provides for the Village’s second bailiff, who provides contractual security services during administrative adjudication hearings. The Village has historically had two contracted bailiffs.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution
Background
Adjudication has utilized the services of contractual bailiffs since the start of the current adjudication process in 2004. The bailiff performs security services for in-person hearings. The presence of a security officer in the hearing room helps create a safe and professional environment for staff and visitors.
Fiscal Impact
The hourly rate for the bailiff is $30.68. Adequate budget authority exists in the FY 2023 Budget in account # 1001-41030-101-530667 (Adjudication, External Support).
DEI Impact
Bailiff’s contracted by the Village receive civility and customer service training. The Bailiff’s engage with the diverse populations that attend administrative adjudication hearings. The bailiffs have little or no impact on addressing any potential disparities and there is no apparent environmental impact.
Alternatives
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Previous Board Action
Annually, the Village has contractually engaged the services of bailiffs to perform security for administrative adjudication hearings.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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