Submitted By
LaDon Reynolds, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
Title
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 a three-year extension of an initiative that 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
Fiscal Impact
The Agreement provides for CTA to reimburse the Village up to $322,972 each year of the agreement.
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 the applicable officer current rate per hour.
Alternatives
Defer approval in the event additional information is requested.
Previous Board Action
The Village Board approved the current agreement on December 7, 2015.
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.