R-1924 - 01/12/2021 - POLICE DEPT. - Resolutions ITEM 8.A.2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE or- UPPER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM
OAK BR92. K BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER
a 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
630-368-5000
AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
January 12, 2021
SUBJECT: Retirement Agreement - Deputy Chief of Police
FROM: Riccardo F. Ginex, Village Manager
BUDGET IMPACT: $79,911.52
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I Move to Approve Resolution 2021-AG-PD-RET-R-1924
a Resolution Approving and Authorizing The Execution of a Retirement Agreement By
and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Deputy Chief Jason Cates.
Background/History:
As you know,the Village Board asked staff to reduce expenditures and to look for additional
savings in 2021 due to the pandemic. One of the areas Board members wanted to explore was
the possibility of a reduction in the Command Staff at the Police Department. As these
positions are certified rank positions through the Fire and Police Commission,the elimination
of any position would just require the officer to revert back to their lower rank and not move
them out of the organization. The only way to accomplish a true reduction in cost via salary and
benefits would be to have an officer either resign or retire from the Department.
Board members had inquired about any retirements in the Command Staff that may take place
within 2021 and there were none. Deputy Chief Cates did state that if he contemplated retiring,
he would need to contribute money to his pension for the two years he served in the U.S.
Marines Corps and would like to have six(6) months of health insurance provided. Board
members asked staff to look into this. DC Cates asked the pension actuary what the cost would
be. They provided the cost at $79,911.52 as of January 19, 2021 if he were to retire that day as
he taken seven(7)furloughs days in his career which had to be made up in his time with the
Village. Additionally, the health insurance costs would equal $10,461.30. Board members
appeared to be willing to contribute this and asked that we bring this agreement forward.
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If the Board approves the attached resolution and agreement,the Village could anticipate a
savings of approximately $158,574 in salary and benefits since the position would remain
vacant until that time the Board would wish to fill it once again. We may see an increase in our
pension contribution for next year as he would be retiring at age 50 but this would be offset by
the annual savings.
Recommendation:
The Board approves the Resolution and Agreement for the retirement of Deputy Chief Jason
Cates effective January 19, 2021.
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THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION
NUMBER 2021-AG-PD-RET-R-1924
A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A RETIREMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK AND
DEPUTY CHIEF JASON CATES
GOPAL G. LALMALANI, Village President
CHARLOTTE K. PRUSS, Village Clerk
JOHN BAAR
PHILIP CUEVAS
MICHAEL MANZO
MOIN SAIYED
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 12th day of January, 2021
RESOLUTION NO.2021-AG-PD-RET-R-1924
A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A RETIREMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK AND
DEPUTY CHIEF JASON CATES
WHEREAS,the Village of Oak Brook is a municipal corporation with authority provided for
and granted pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code to exercise certain powers and perform certain
functions pertaining to its local government and affairs;
WHEREAS,the Village of Oak Brook(hereinafter referred to as"Village")upon approval
of the corporate authorities may enter into an Agreement with another party pursuant to Illinois
Statute;
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Jason Cates (hereinafter referred to as "Employee') has
expressed interest in pursuing an early retirement from the Village of Oak Brook Police
Department and has further informed the Village that in order for him to retire early he would
need to purchase 20 months of military service;
WHEREAS,the Village recognizes the many years of exemplary service of Employee and
is desirous of assisting Employee in his pursuit of an early retirement, furthermore, the
Village also recognizes the significant cost savings if the position is left vacant;
WHEREAS, the Village understanding the significant cost savings is interested in
providing the Employee with a retirement benefit package as set forth in the Agreement which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A which allows for an outstanding
Employee to receive an early retirement and provide the Village with cost savings;and
WHEREAS,the Village of Oak Brook Corporate Authorities are of the opinion that it is in
the best interests of the Village of Oak Brook to enter into the attached agreement with Deputy
Chief Jason Cates for the purposes referenced herein.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Oak Brook,DuPage and Cook Counties,Illinois as follows:
Section One—Recitals
The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals hereinbefore stated as
contained in the preamble to this resolution are full,true and correct and do hereby,by reference,
incorporate and make them part of this resolution as legislative findings.
Section Two—Approval of Agreement
The Village hereby approves the Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit A.
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Section Three—Authorization and Direction
The Village President is hereby authorized to execute, and the Village Clerk is hereby
authorized to attest the Agreement,substantially in the form of such agreement attached hereto
as Exhibit A,with such changes therein as shall be approved by the Village Attorney and the
officials of the Village executing the same,their execution thereof to constitute exclusive evidence
of their approval to any and all changes or revisions therein from and after the execution and
delivery of such Agreement.
Section Four-Other Actions Authorized
The officers,employees and/or agents of the Village shall take all actions necessary or
reasonably required to carry out and give effect to the intent of this resolution and otherwise to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein, and shall take all actions necessary in
conformity therewith including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of all documents
required to be delivered in connection with the transaction contemplated herein.
Section Five-Authorization of Expenditures
The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize and direct the expenditure of all costs related
to the execution of the Agreement,additionally,the Village is authorized and directed to allocate
and spend all necessary funds to fulfill the requirements of the Agreement and of this Resolution.
Section Six-Acts of Village Officials
That all past,present and future acts and doings of the officials of the Village that are in
conformity with the purpose and intent of this resolution are hereby, in all respects, ratified,
approved,authorized and confirmed.
Section Seven—Effective Date
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
Section Eight-Publication
This resolution shall be published in book or pamphlet form as provided by the Illinois
Municipal Code.
Section Nine—Conflict Clause
All resolutions,parts of resolutions or board actions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section Ten—Saving Clause
If any section,paragraph,clause or provision of this resolution is declared by a court of
law to be invalid or unconstitutional,the invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the
validity of any other provisions of this resolution,which are hereby declared to be separable.
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Section Eleven—Recording
This resolution shall be entered into the minutes and upon the journals of the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
PASSED THIS 12th day of January,2021.
Ayes: Trustees Baar,Cuevas,Manzo,Saiyed,Tiesenga,Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: None
APPROVED THIS 12th day of January,2021.
Gopal G.Lalmalani ,
Village President
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Exhibit A
Agreement
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