R-1859 - 02/11/2020 - LEGISLATION - Resolutions THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION
2020-D M M C-L P-EX-R-1859
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE
POSITIONS AND PRIORITIES OF THE DU PAGE MAYORS
AND MANAGERS CONFERENCE
GOPAL G. LALMALANI, Village President
CHARLOTTE K. PRUSS, Village Clerk
JOHN BAAR
PHILIP CUEVAS
MICHAEL MANZO
MOIN SAWED
EDWARD TIESENGA
ASIF YUSUF
Village Board
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook
on this the 11 th day of February, 2020
RESOLUTION 2020-DMMC-LP-EX-R-1859
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS
AND PRIORITIES OF THE DU PAGE MAYORS AND MANAGERS CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook is a member of the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference (Conference); and
WHEREAS, the Conference develops its annual Legislative Action Program with the goal of
establishing a comprehensive platform on legislative issues in order to protect and benefit the interests of
its member municipalities, residents and businesses in these municipalities, and the region generally; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 5, 2019 the Conference voted unanimously to adopt its
2019 Legislative Action Program, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS,the Village of Oak Brook will be individually benefited by formally establishing positions
on legislative issues affecting municipalities,thereby giving clear direction to officials and employees of the
Village of Oak Brook regarding legislative positions that may be represented in official capacity or on behalf
of the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1:The provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as though fully
set forth herein.
Section 2: The positions and priorities advanced by the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference for the 2020 Legislative Session and as expressed by the Conference in its 2020
Legislative Action Program are hereby adopted
Section 3: A copy of this Resolution be forwarded to area legislators.
Section 4: The Village Board may, at any time, upon the concurring vote of four trustees, move
to take exception with any position of the Conference on any matter.
Section 5: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
APPROVED THIS 11th day of February, 2020.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
Resolution 2020-DMMC-LP-EX-R-
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PASSED THIS 11th day of February, 2020.
Ayes: Trustee Baar, Cuevas, Saiyed, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Manzo, Tiesenga
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SERVING RESIDENTS OF DUPAGE COUNTY
Representing more than one million residents by advocating for sound public policy
initiatives, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) strives to
promote sound local government, foster intergovernmental cooperation, and find
innovative solutions to make local government work more effectively for DuPage County
residents. DMMC's legislative priorities for 2020 include:
}� Restoring Local Government Distributive Fund Revenue to provide citizens
with essential services such as police and fire.
g Preserving Local Authority and Revenue to allow municipalities to serve the
distinct needs of residents and businesses in their communities.
Investing in Illinois' Infrastructure to maintain local roads, bridges and water
facilities while ensuring safe transport and creating new jobs.
Protecting Public Safety Retirement and Taxpayers to reduce unfunded
pension liabilities, stabilize retirement systems for our first responders, protect
against cuts to basic services, and reduce the burden on taxpayers.
Reforming Workers' Compensation to bring more economic opportunity
while ensuring that injured workers get quality health care and fair treatment.
DuPage Mayors • • Managers ConferenceOak Brook '••• I Oak Brook,
The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) provides critical revenue to local governments for
important services such as police and fire protection,garbage pick-up, road maintenance, and
snow removal. Returning LGDF to the full 10 percent share of income tax dollars allows
municipalities to assure citizens receive the services they need. These local dollars collected by
the state and intended for local distribution should be returned to municipalities to reduce the
need for additional revenues.
• Failure to disburse local money back to municipalities forces municipalities to find new
revenue streams or eliminate services.
LOCALPRESERVE • R
Municipalities and their locally elected leaders are best equipped to make decisions for the people they
represent. Legislation and mandates should not restrict a local government's ability to do what is right for their
residents and businesses. Issues such as franchising,zoning, permitting and licensing, local code enforcement,
regulating business activities, as well as right of ways are fundamental responsibilities of local government.
• Allow municipalities to use administrative adjudication for suspended/revoked drivers'licenses and minor
speeding violations to provide significant costs savings to taxpayers.
• Remove the distinction between home rule and non-home rule communities to eliminate barriers and allow
local decisions to be made at the local level.
• Allow Hotel/Motel tax to apply to stays of 30 days or longer.Municipalities should receive tax revenue
from those stays,eliminating the need for additional revenue streams. The need for municipal services doesn't
end at 30 days.
ILLINOIS'INVEST IN
Improving Illinois' infrastructure system bolsters the state's economy,creates jobs and attracts new
businesses.Maintaining a reliable capital program is crucial to sustain Illinois'economy and
infrastructure needs which depend on roads, bridges, rail,and water facilities that connect local
communities and limit congestion. This will ensure safe travel, prompt freight delivery,clean water,
and an efficient public transportation system.
• Consistent identification of needs with matching resources allows municipalities and the state to
work together to maintain and improve infrastructure, resulting in increased local jobs.
PROTECT
DMMC works with a statewide coalition and the Illinois Municipal League advocating for reforms aimed
at preserving public safety pensions for local police officers and firefighters while reducing the
burden on municipalities and taxpayers. Fund consolidation is a good first step, but more needs to be A
done to ensure that taxpayers do not bear the burden of unsustainable pensions.
• Take the next step to reduce costs to taxpayers,support consolidating the administration of public
safety pension benefits.
REFORM • RKERS' COMPENSATION
0 Workers'Compensation reforms would create economic opportunity and jobs, making Illinois more competitive
with surrounding states.Adopting common-sense reforms will lead to more reasonable settlements without
harming employees who have legitimate claims,ensuring they are protected and receive quality treatment.
• Establish standards that ensure an injury or illness is directly linked to the work or the workplace.
• Amend the Workers'Compensation Act to equate permanent loss of the shoulder to loss of use of the arm.
,,, • Meaningful workers'compensation reforms save significant taxpayer dollars and enable employers to expand,
' relocate and grow their businesses,and be competitive in the global economy by enacting these reforms.
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For more information on DMMC's legislative priorities, visit www.dmmc-cog.org
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ITEM 6.E.1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE OF SAMUEL E. DEAN BOARD ROOM
OAK B R� . K- BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
630-368-5000
AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
February 11, 2020
SUBJECT: DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference 2020 Legislative Positions
FROM: Riccardo Ginex, Village Manager
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to Approve Resolution 2020-DMMC-LP-EX-R-1859,
A Resolution Adopting the 2019 Legislative Positions and Priorities of the DuPage Mayors and
Managers Conference.
Background/History:
The DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference's 2020 Legislative Action Program which is
attached, includes the following listed legislative priorities:
1. Restoring Local Government Distributive Fund Revenue
2. Preserving Local Authority and Revenue
3. Investing in Illinois' Infrastructureeserving Local
4. Protecting Public Safety Retirement and Taxpayers
5. Reforming Workers' Compensation Laws
The Village has in the past adopted the legislative positions of the DuPage Mayors and
Managers Conference and the Illinois Municipal League (as expressed in their respective
Legislative Action Program and in other legislative positions taken in the course of the
legislative session) as Village policy through adoption of formal resolutions to that effect.
Recommendation:
In order to provide appropriate guidance to our Legislators and Village staff, I encourage the
Board to adopt the legislative positions expressed by the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference in its 2020 Legislative Action Program (LAP) and during the session via the
attached resolution.
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