Submitted By
Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving A Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Lodge No. 8, for the Purpose of Establishing an Alternate Work Schedule for Police Department Patrol Officers in 2025 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
This is an agreement between the Village and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Lodge No. 8 Patrol Officers to implement an alternative work schedule in 2025. This agreement allows the Village and the Union to agree to an alternate work schedule than what is described in the collective bargaining agreement for a one-year period. The Village and the Union typically create these arrangements annually apart from contract negotiations.
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
This item is not directly related to additional funding. This is specific to work hours however there may be some provisions that have a financial implication due to the 12-hour shift.
Background
In the past, the Village has entered into similar agreements when the Union and Village wish to experiment with alternate work schedules aside from the contract terms. Last year the Union and the Village moved to a 12-hour work schedule due to staffing shortages in the Police Department. Although the Village has made progress on recruitment and retention efforts, the Village is not in a position to move to a different schedule at this time. The schedule in the collective bargaining agreement is an 8-hour shift.
Alternatives
The Village Board could seek additional information, however, the timing of this agreement is critical in that there are other operational matters that need to follow this agreement in preparation for the schedule going into effect for 2025.
Previous Board Action
In the past, the Village has entered into similar agreements wh...
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