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A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Expansion of the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center
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Introduction
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This is a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) regarding the expansion of the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC).
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Recommended Action
Adopt the resolution.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Village of Oak Park, along with the Villages of Forest Park and River Forest, make up the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC), which was established in 2002. WSCDC provides dispatch services for Oak Park’s fire and police services.
The IGA includes relocating the dispatch center from the River Forest Village Hall to a larger space in the Rosemont Municipal Complex. There will be no impact on Village Police and Fire response times, and existing radio infrastructure will remain in Forest Park and River Forest. WSCDC will also be able to hire staff to support the ongoing Computer Aided Dispatch and Record Management Software (CAD/RMS) upgrades.
With the addition of two more participants into WSCDC, the cost per participant is also reduced to fund and operate dispatching services. The Village will realize over $400,000 in savings in FY27 compared to FY26 under the proposed resolution. In FY26, the Village spent $2,526, 624 on dispatching services. Potential additional future consolidations can help realize additional savings while maintaining high levels of service.
WSCDC’s is governed by its Board of Directors, which includes one board seat on its Board of Directors for each municipality that makes up WSCDC. The Village Manager acts as the Village of Oak Park’s representative in WSCDC Board of Directors Meetings. The Board meets every other month and is primarily responsible for WSCDC’s finances, operations center oversight, and performance of the executive director.
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