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Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: ACTING VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: MAY 14, 2015
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT — LAKE BRIARWOOD
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Attached is a copy of a proposed license agreement between the Village and the Lake
Briarwood Homeowners (HOA) to allow the HOA to install and maintain landscape
improvements in the right-of-way (ROW) at the entrance into the subdivision. The
agreement is similar to other agreements the Village has with other organizations
(Founders Row and Clocktower) regarding either improvements within the ROW or
landscape maintenance in the ROW. The agreement has been vetted by the Village
Attorney and Public Works staff which both feel it is acceptable to the Village in terms of
liability limitations.
Staff would request approval of the attached license agreement and authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the Village.
DAVID STRAHL
HAVILM\ROW License Agreements\Lake Briarwood HOA ROW Licence Agreement.docx
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
AND
THE LAKE BRIARWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS
, this License Agreement (the “Agreement) is made and entered into by and between
the Village of Mount Prospect, a home rule municipal corporation (the “Village”); and Lake
Briarwood Homeowners Association (the “Licensee); and
WHEREAS,
the Licensee desires to improve the landscaping at the front entryway into the
subdivision at or around 1803-1843 West Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois “Landscaping
Area”;and
WHEREAS,
theLandscaping Area includes a public right-of-way owned and controlled by the
Village; and
WHEREAS,
the Village and the Licensee have determined that is in their best interest to enter
into an Agreement that will promote and protect the interests of both the Village of Mount
Prospect and the Lake Briarwood Homeowners Association.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OFTRUSTEES
COUNTY,ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK
ITS HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE
: That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby
authorize the Mayor to execute the License agreement with Lake Briarwood Homeowners
Association, a copy of which is attached and incorporated into this resolution as Exhibit “A.”
SECTION TWO
: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of June, 2015
_________________________
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
This License Agreement (the "Agreement") has been entered into by and between the
Village of Mount Prospect, an Illinois home rule municipal corporation (the "Village" or
"Licensor") and the Lake Briarwood Homeowners Association (the "Licensee") (collectively the
"Parties") in regard to the following:
WHEREAS, the Homeowners Association desires to improve the landscaping at the
front entryway into the sub -division at or around 1803-1843 West Algonquin Road, Mount
Prospect, Illinois 60056 (the "Landscaping Area") (See Group Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the Landscaping Area includes a public right-of-way owned and controlled
by the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to establish an Agreement that will promote and protect
the interests of both the Homeowners Association and the Village and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is required by the Village and is a necessary inducement for
the Village to allow the use of any public right-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Village grants the Licensee a license to improve and maintain
the Landscaping Area, as hereinafter described, in accordance with the following terms and
conditions.
Section 1. Landscaping Plans Approval. The Licensee shall submit to the
appropriate Village employees and officials its plans for improvements it seeks for the
Landscaping Area. The Licensee agrees that it will make any changes to its landscaping plan
required by the Village.
Section 2. Term. This License shall be for a three (3) year period beginning at the
date of final Agreement execution. The License is subject to termination as hereafter provided.
The Parties shall determine no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the License period
whether or not to extend the License and the length of such extension.
Section 3. Condition of Premises. Licensee accepts the Landscaping Area in its
existing condition as of the effective date of this Agreement. Licensee acknowledges that it has
inspected the licensed public right-of-way and acknowledges that it is in good condition. The
Licensor makes no representation or warranty with respect to the condition of the Landscaping
Area. Licensee acknowledges that the Licensor has made no representations or promises to
repair, alter or otherwise improve the condition of the Landscaping Area.
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Section 4. Use, Compliance with Applicable Laws and Conditions.
A. Licensee shall be permitted to use the Landscaping Area for the installation of its
landscaping improvements as approved by the Village.
B. Licensee's use of the Landscaping Area is contingent upon its continuing
compliance with this Agreement and all regulations, ordinances, requirements and
laws of all Village, state, county and federal authorities now in force, or that may
hereafter be enacted, pertaining to public right-of-way use and the Landscaping
Area, all at the Licensee's own cost and expense.
C. License agrees to give written notice to the Village of any damages caused to the
Landscaping Area or of any claims, demands, lawsuits received by the Licensee
relative to the Landscaping Area or the landscaping improvements and its
components. The notice shall be delivered to the Village within twenty-four (24)
hours of Licensee or its employees or agents learning of such damage or receiving
such claims, demands or lawsuits.
Section 5. Care, Maintenance and Restoration of Premises.
A. Licensee shall, at its own expense and at all times, be responsible for maintaining
the Landscaping Area in good condition. The determination of good condition
shall be in the sole discretion of the Village's Director of Public Works. Licensee
agrees that upon written notice of a failure to maintain the Landscaping Area in
good condition, that the Licensee shall have five (5) business days in which to
remedy such insufficiency. Upon a failure to remedy such insufficiency within
the five business day period to the satisfaction of the Village, this Agreement may
be immediately terminated by the Village Manager.
B. Upon termination of this Agreement or completion of the Licensee's use of the
Landscaping Area under this Agreement, the Licensee, at the Village's request,
shall at its own cost and expense return the Landscaping Area to the same
condition it was immediately prior to the execution of this Agreement and the
installation of the landscaping improvements. The Village may direct Licensee to
make such repairs and restorations as the Village deems necessary to so restore
the Landscaping Area to its previous condition.
C. Whenever Licensee is required to restore the Landscaping Area to its previous
condition, such restoration shall be completed within thirty (30) days of notice of
such requirement. In the event that Licensee fails to do so within that time period,
the Village may cause such restoration to be completed and Licensee shall be
subject to liquidated damages in the amount of two (2) times the costs paid by the
Village, to cover the Village's actual costs, including its administrative costs.
Such costs may be recovered by recording a lien against the Homeowners
Association property, or as otherwise provided by law.
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Section 6. Interference. Licensee represents and warrants that its use of the
Landscaping Area shall not interfere in any way with any lawful use of the remaining public
right-of-way. Licensee agrees that upon written notice of any interference with the lawful use of
the remaining public right-of-way, that the Licensee shall have seventy-two (72) hours in which
to remedy the problem. Upon a failure to remedy such problem that interferes with the lawful
use of the remaining public right-of-way within the seventy-two (72) hour period to the
satisfaction of the Village, this Agreement may be immediately terminated by the Village
Manager.
Section 7. Excavation. In the event that the Village is required to excavate in the
Landscaping Area to make necessary repairs to utilities located under the Landscaping Area, the
Village will restore the excavated area to grade, but it will not be responsible for restoring the
Landscaping Area to its pre -excavation condition. The Parties agree that the Village will not be
liable for damages to Licensee's landscaping improvements in the Landscaping Area caused by
any excavations required for utility repairs.
Section S. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by Licensee without
the prior written consent of the Village. In the event of Licensee's unauthorized assignment, this
Agreement shall terminate immediately.
Section 9. Entry and Insuection. Licensee shall permit the Village and the
Village's employees and agents to enter upon the Landscaping Area at any time with or without
notice, for the purpose of inspecting the Landscaping Area for compliance with the terms of this
Agreement.
Section 10. Release, Hold Harmless and Indemnification.
Licensee agrees as follows:
A. Release Of Claims: Licensee agrees to waive and relinquish any and all claims,
demands or causes of action of any kind, including, but not limited to injury,
death, damages, or economic and non -economic damages or losses, that it or its
members, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents may have against the
Village and its officers, appointed and elected officials, president and trustees,
employees, agents, attorneys, engineers, and volunteers arising out of, connected
with, or in any way associated with the Landscaping Area, the landscaping
improvements in the Landscaping Area or this Agreement.
B. Risk Of Injury. or Damage: Licensee assumes the full risk of injuries, death,
damages or losses of any kind, which it or its employees, contractors or members
of the public may sustain in any way in, on or about the Landscaping Area or the
landscaping improvements in the Landscaping Area.
C. Indemnity and Defense: Licensee agrees to protect, indemnify, save and hold
forever harmless and defend the Village and its officers, appointed and elected
officials, president and trustees, employees, agents, attorneys, engineers, and
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volunteers from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, claims, damages of
any kind, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses brought by any person,
including Licensee and its members, officers, officials, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, volunteers and agents, arising out of, connected with, or in any
way associated with the approval, existence or use of the Landscaping Area, the
landscaping improvements in the Landscaping Area or any provision or section of
this Agreement.
Section 11. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Licensee agrees to have
the Village and its officers, appointed and elected officials, president and trustees, employees,
attorneys, engineers, volunteers and agents named as additional insureds on its insurance policies
related to the Landscaping Area and the landscaping improvements installed in the Landscaping
Area. Licensee shall provide the following types of insurance, written on the comprehensive
form and as an "occurrence" policy, in not less than the following amounts:
a. Comprehensive General Liability:
Limit/ Limit/
Type Insurance: Each Occurrence Aggregate
Bodily Injury $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Property Damage $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Contractual Insurance $1,000,000 $1,000,000
b. Workers' Compensation — Statutory
C. Employer Liability: limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
Licensee shall provide the Village with satisfactory proof of the above insurance
requirements in the form of a certificate executed by an insurer with no less than an A rating by
the most recent "AM Best Insurance Rating Guide." The Certificates shall list the Village and its
officers, appointed and elected officials, president and trustees, employees, attorneys, engineers,
volunteers and agents, as additional insureds on all required insurance policies. The insurance
coverage of Licensee shall be primary to the Village's own insurance. The Certificate shall
provide for a thirty (30) day written notice to the Village in the event of cancellation or material
change of coverage.
Section 12. Alterations. Licensee shall not, without first obtaining the written
consent of the Village, make any alterations to the Landscaping Area beyond those presented in
the landscaping plans approved by the Village.
Section 13. Default. Each of the following acts or omissions of Licensee or
occurrences shall constitute an "Event of Default":
a. Failure or refusal by Licensee to comply with any of the obligations of Licensee
set forth in this Agreement or the Village Municipal Code or other Village regulations, including
failure to pay any fee or charge owed to the Village when due; or
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b. Termination of Homeowners Association's license.
Section 14. Village's Remedies on Default. If any Event of Default occurs, the
Village shall give Licensee notice of such default and if Licensee does not cure any such default
within seven (7) days after the giving of such notice (or if such default is of such nature that it
cannot be completely cured within such period, if Licensee does not commence such curing
within seven (7) days and thereafter proceeds with reasonable diligence and in good faith to cure
such), then the Village may terminate this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement,
Licensee shall quit and surrender the Landscaping Area to the Village and restore the
Landscaping Area to its condition as required by Section 5. Where other provisions of this
Agreement call for a different notice period or for an immediate termination of the License under
certain specified circumstance, the time limitations in those provisions shall control over this
Section.
Section 15. Non -Waiver. Except as otherwise expressly stated in this Agreement, the
duties and obligations imposed by this Agreement and the rights and remedies available
hereunder, shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and
remedies otherwise imposed or available at law or in equity. Failure by the Village to insist on
strict performance of any of the conditions, covenants, terms or provisions of this Agreement or
to exercise any of its rights hereunder shall not waive such rights, but the Village shall have the
right to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement at any time and take such action as
might be lawful or authorized hereunder, either in law or equity.
Section 16. Attorney's Fees. In case suit should be brought by the Village for
recovery of the Landscaping Area, enforcement of the terms of this Agreement or because of any
act, which may arise out of the possession of the Landscaping Area, the Village shall be entitled
to all litigation costs incurred in connection with such action, including reasonable attorneys'
fees and expenses and consultant and witness fees and expenses.
Section 17. Notices. Any notice which either party may or is required to give shall be
in writing and given by mailing the same, by United States Registered or Certified Mail, postage
prepaid, to lake Rriarwood I-lomeowners Association_ c/o Y.ra :i Peters. Agent. 7 Oakcrest Drive.
Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to the Village of Mount Prospect, 50 S. Emerson Street, Attention
Village Manager, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056, or at such other places as may be designated
by the respective parties from time to time. Notice shall be deemed given when received, as
evidenced by receipt or refusal, as applicable.
Section 18. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall
be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any
provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such
provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating
the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
Section 19. Right to Terminate. Notwithstanding any other provision authorizing
termination, the Village may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason upon
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ninety (90) days written notice to Licensee or immediately in the event that the Village, in its
sole discretion, determines that the health, welfare and safety of the public warrants revocation.
Section 20. Venue. The parties agree that for the purpose of any litigation relative to
this Agreement and its enforcement, venue shall be in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
and the parties consent to the in person am jurisdiction of said Court for any such action or
proceeding. This Agreement, and all questions of interpretation, construction and enforcement
hereof, and all controversies hereunder, shall be governed by the applicable statutory and
common law of the State of Illinois.
Section 21. Complete Defense. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties
that this Agreement may be pleaded by the Village as a complete defense to, and in bar of, any
and all claims or causes of action of any kind brought, maintained or conducted by the Licensee
or by a third party in connection with or on account of any of the matters set forth in this
Agreement. The parties agree that this Agreement shall be admissible in evidence in any action
in which the terms of this Agreement are sought to be enforced.
Section 22. Authority to Bind. The parties warrant and represent that the execution,
delivery of, and performance under this Agreement is pursuant to authority, validly and duly
conferred upon the parties and the signatories hereto.
Section 23. Effective Date: This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of
execution by the Village President.
Section 24. Successors and Assigns. All obligations of the Parties shall be binding
upon, and all rights of said Parties hereby shall insure to the benefit of, the successors and
permitted assigns of the Parties.
Section 25. Counterparts: This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, and each
of such fully executed counterparts shall be deemed an original of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument as of this
day of . 2015.
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT: LICENSY E:
By: Y' B
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Arlene A. Juracek, Village President 1,es kent, Presid , Lake Briarwood
Homeowners Association
Date:
Attest:
, 2015 Date: 0,1A, 9 , 2015
By:
Lisa Angell, Village Clerk
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Group Exhibit "A"
Map of Landscaping Area
and
Site Plan
(attached)
Village of Mount Prospect
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: DAVID STRAHL, ACTING VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: MAY 27, 2015
SUBJECT: 1050 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE (03-35-104-058) — CLASS 6B REQUEST
Attached to this memorandum is a resolution that would grant approval of a Class 6b property tax
incentive for Kensington Business Center Drive Holdings -1, LLC (KBC) at 1050 Business Center Drive
in the Kensington Business Center. KBC is the current owner of the property and plans on leasing the
51,175 square foot building to Novomatic Americas Sales LLC (Novomatic), subject to approval of the
6b incentive.
Novomatic currently operates two facilities in Deerfield Beach, Florida and East Dundee, IL and would
consolidate their operations in Mount Prospect. Novomatic is the worldwide leader in manufacturing
and distributing gaming equipment. The facility was formerly home to Technotrans and has been
vacant for over a year.
The Village has granted several Cook County Class 6b tax incentives to attract and retain businesses.
The 6b incentive reduces the assessment level for qualified manufacturing and warehouse/distribution
facilities from 25% to 10% for the first 10 years, 15% for year 11 and 20% in year 12. After year 12, the
assessment level returns to the full 25% for the benefitting property.
Novomatic would initially employ 18 individuals and expects to have over 100 employees by 2017. In
addition, they expect to generate over $100,000 annually in sales tax. They are requesting the Class 6b
abatement to reduce their property taxes to around $1.40 per square foot. If the abatement is not
granted they estimate that their tax bill would be approximately $3.40 per square foot. Similar
properties in nearby Lake and DuPage County range from $1 to $1.50 per square foot.
Please forward this memorandum to the Village Board for their review and consideration at their
meeting on June 2nd. Staff will be present at that meeting to further discuss this matter.
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Bill Cooney
Economic Development Director
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
RE: Class 6b Resolution Request
Kensington Business Center Holdings -1, LLC
1050 Business Center Drive
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
PIN: 03-35-104-058-0000
Dear Bill:
Kensington Business Center Drive Holdings -1, LLC ("Applicant") owns the currently
vacant and unused above -referenced property and is requesting a Resolution from the Village of
Vlount Prospect supporting and consenting to a Class 6b Tax Incentive for the subject property
under the new Cook County Temporary Emergency Economic Recovery Modification Program
("TEERM—) based on occupation of abandoned property for more than 12 months continuous
vacancy without a purchase for value but with special circumstances. The Applicant plans on
leasing the subject property to an unrelated entity, Novomatic Americas Sales LLC
(`'Novomatic"), for its use as a national leader in warehousing and distributing gaming
equipment.
In addition, because there is no purchase for value, the Applicant will be seeking a Class
6b Tax Incentive with special circumstances. Attached please find a brief narrative discussing
the need for special circumstances.
The subject property consists of an approximately 51,175 square foot building on a
roughly 141,703 square foot site. The Applicant has been struggling to obtain tenants for the
property. The site has been 100% vacant and unused since March 1, 2014.
Novomatic is currently located in two locations, which are the following:
An approximately 37,000 square foot building it owns at 508 South Military Trail in
Deerfield beach, Florida ("Deerfield Beach Facility"). Novomatic has placed the
Deerfield Beach Facility on the market for purchase.
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• An approximately 3,500 square foot building it [cases at 1061 Fast Main Street in
East Dundee, Illinois ("East Dundee Facility"). Novomatic leases the l,;ast Dundee
Facility in a month-to-month lease, and will terminate this lease once it relocates to
the subject property,
Novomatic plans to relocate its entire operations from the Deerfield Reach Facility and the East
Dundee Facility to the subject property. Novomatic chose to relocate to the subject property for
two reasons. First, as the subject property contains an approximately 51,175 square foot building,
the subject property will allow Novomatic to proceed with its planned 2016 expansion of its
operations. Novomatic's operations are currently limited to warehousing and distributing gaming
Products. In 2016, after relocating to the subject property, Novomatic plans to expand its
operations into manufacturing and assembling gaming products as well.
The second reason Novomatic chose to relocate to the subject property is that Mount
Prospect is centrally located and has great access to quality employees. Novomatic will need
these employees as it has the following aggressive plan to expand its employment base at the
subject property:
• When first relocating the subject property, Novomatic plans to transfer to the subject
property all of its approximately 16 full-time employees from the East Dundee
Facility and approximately 2 of its employees from the Deerfield Beach Facility.
• By July 31, 2015, Novomatic plans to increase the employee count at the subject
property to approximately 32 full-time employees.
• By Spring 2016, Novomatic plans to increase the employee count at the subject
Property to approximately 64 full-time employees.
• By late 2016 or early 2017, Novomatic plans to increase the employee count at the
subject property to approximately 100 full-time employee employees.
Novomatic will look to hire qualified Village of Mount Prospect residents for these and other
future hires. For instance, Novomatic is open to placing available employment positions with
local Mount Prospect publications if it relocates to the subject property.
Novomatic is a national leader in manufacturing and distribution gaming equipment. It
distributes gaming equipment to local operators in the Illinois Video Gaming Terminals market,
supplies gaming machines to the local bar market and provides a variety of gaming products to
the 10 licensed riverboat casinos in Illinois. In addition, Novomatic distributes gaming products
throughout all of North America within regulated and approved gaming markets. Novomatic's
customer base ranges from those in the tribal gaining market to mainstream casinos such as
I larrah's, Caesars, Penn, Wynn and other similar casinos.
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Novomatic is part of the Novomatic Group. The Novomatic Group is the worldwide
leader in manufacturing and distributing gaming equipment. Its headquarters are in
Gumpoldskirchen, Austria. The Novomatic Group has operations in approximately 40 countries
around the world, including Europe and South America. In 2012, the Novomatic Group entered
the North American market and created Novomatic.
Being already located in Illinois, Novomatic has built a strong client base with Illinois
casinos and local operators. Through this client base, in 2015, Novomatic expects to generate
$121,000 in Illinois sales tax. It expects to increase its Illinois sale tax generation to
approximately $150,000 in 2016 and approximately $300,000 in 2017. If Novomatic is located
within Mount Prospect, the Village would receive a portion of this sales tax revenue.
Without a Class 6b Tax Incentive for the subject property, Novomatic does not believe it
will be Financially feasible for it to relocate its expanding operations to this site. It will otherwise
be forced to look to properties with a lower tax burden, such as properties outside of Cook
County or properties within Cook County with a Class 6b Tax Incentive.
The Applicant believes that if it secures a Class 6b Tax incentive for the subject property,
it will be able to secure the tenancy of Novomatic, which will occupy the currently vacant
building and continue to bring jobs to the community. Therefore, please review this letter and
attached materials, and place the Applicant on the agenda for the next available Village of Mount
Prospect Board of Trustees' meeting. Should you have any other questions or concerns, do not
hesitate to contact me at (3 12) 580-1595.
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Special Circumstances
Requested by Kensington Business Center Holdings -1 LLC
Since 2005, Kensington Business Center Holdings -1 LLC (the "'Applicant") has owned
property located at 1050 Business Center Drive in Mount Prospect, Illinois (PIN: 03-35-104-
058-0000). The Applicant plans to lease the currently vacant subject property to Novomatic
Americas Sales LLC ("Novomatic"), the national leader in warehousing and distributing gaming
equipment.
The subject property consists of an approximately 51,175 square foot building on a
roughly 141,703 square foot site. The Applicant has been struggling to obtain tenants for the
property. The site has been 100% vacant and unused since March 1, 2014.
Novomatic is currently located in two locations, which are the following:
• An approximately 37,000 square foot building it owns at 508 South Military Trail in
Deerfield Beach, Florida ("Deerfield Beach Facility"). Novomatic has placed the
Deerfield Beach Facility on the market for purchase.
An approximately 3,500 square foot building it leases at 1061 East Main Street in
East Dundee, Illinois ("Cast Dundee Facility"). Novomatic leases the East Dundee
Facility in a month-to-month lease, and will terminate this lease once it relocates to
the subject property.
Novomatic plans to relocate its entire operations from the Deerfield Beach Facility and the Fast
Dundee Facility to the subject property. Novomatic chose to relocate to the subject property for
two reasons. First, as the subject property contains an approximately 51,175 square toot building,
the subject property will allow Novomatic to proceed with its planned 2016 expansion of its
operations. Novomatic's operations are currently limited to warehousing and distributing gaming
products. In 2016, atter relocating to the subject property, Novomatic plans to expand its
operations into manufacturing and assembling gaming products as well.
The second reason Novomatic chose to relocate to the subject property is that Mount
Prospect is centrally located and has great access to quality employees. Novomatic will need
these employees as it has the following aggressive plan to expand its employment base at the
subject property:
When first relocating the subject property, Novomatic plans to transfer to the subject
properly all of its approximately 16 full-time employees from the East Dundee
Facility and approximately 2 ol'its employees from the Deerfield Beach Facility.
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By July 31, 2015, Novomatic plans to increase the employee count at the subject
property to approximately 32 hell -time employees.
By Spring 2016, Novomatic plans to increase the employee count at the subject
property to approximately 64 full-time employees.
• By late 2016 or early 2017, Novomatic plans to increase the employee count at the
subject property to approximately 100 full-time employee employees.
Novomatic will look to hire qualified Village of 10ournt Prospect residents for these and other
future hires. E'or instance, Novomatic is open to placing available employment positions with
local Mount Prospect publications if it relocates to the subject property.
Novomatic is a national leader in manufacturing and distribution gaming equipment. It
distributes gaming equipment to local operators in the Illinois Video Gaming Terminals market.
supplies gaming machines to the local bar market and provides a variety of gaming products to
the 10 licensed riverboat casinos in Illinois. In addition, Novomatic distributes gaming products
throughout all of North America within regulated and approved garning markets. Novomatic's
customer base ranges from those in the tribal gaming market to mainstream casinos such as
I Iarrah's, Caesars, Penn, Wynn and other similar casinos.
Novomatic is part of the Novomatic Group, The Novomatic Group is the worldwide
leader in manufacturing and distributing gaming equipment. Its headquarters are in
Gurnpoldskirchen, Austria. The Novomatic Group has operations in approximately 40 countries
around the world, including Europe and South America. In 2012, the Novomatic Group entered
the North American market and created Novomatic.
Being already located in Illinois, Novomatic has built a strong client base with Illinois
casinos and local operators. Through this client base, in 2015, Novomatic expects to generate
approximately $121,000 in Illinois sales tax. It expects to increase its Illinois sale tax generation
to approximately $150,000 in 2016 and approximately $300,000 in 2017. If Novomatic is located
within Mount Prospect, the Village vy°ould receive a portion of this sales tax revenue.
Without a Class 6b Tax Incentive for the subject property, Novomatic does not believe it
will be financially feasible for it to relocate its expanding operations to this site. It will otherwise
be forced to look to properties with a lower tax burden, such as properties outside of Cook
County or properties within Cook County with a Class 6b Tax Incentive.
It is for these reasons that it is necessary to grant the Applicant a Resolution supporting
and consenting to a Class 6b Tax Incentive for the above -referenced property based on
occupation of abandoned property for greater than 12 months continuous vacancy under the new
Cook County Ternporary Emergency Economic Recovery Modification Program ("TEERM")
Without a purchase for value but with special circumstances.
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ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION
Carefully review the Class 6B Eligihility Bulletin before completing this Application. For assistance,
please contact the Assessor's Office, Development Incentives Department (312) 603-7529. This
application, a filing fee of 5500,00, and supporting docttnientation (except drawings and surveys) must
be tiled as follows:
This application must be filed PRIOR TO (lie commencement of New Construction or PRIOR TO the
commencement of Substantial Rehabilitation Activities or PRIOR TO the commencement of
Reoccupation of Abandoned Property.
AppNeant lufnrnration
Name: Kensington Business Center Holdic3ns-1 LLC
Address: 8120 Lehigh Avenue
City: Morton Grove
Co locl Penson (if di%ferenl than the Applicant)
Name: Linda McDonagh
Address: 8120 Lehigh Avenue
Cir Morton Grove
Email.• linda.mcdonagh@colliers.com
Telephone: ( 847 ) 967-9312 -
State: IL Zip Code: 60053
Telephone: ( 847 ) 967-9312
State: IL Zip code: 60053
Property Description (per PIN)
If you are applying for more than three different PINS, please submit the additional PIN information iu
an attachment,
Street Address: (t) 1050 Business Center Drive
Permanent Real Estate Index Number: 03-35-104-058-0000
(2)
Permanent Real Estate Index Numbcr:
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Permanent Real Estate Index Number:
City: Mount Prospect State: IL Zip Codc 60090
Township: Wheeling Township Existing Class; 5-93
Attach legal description, site dimensions and square foulage and building dimensions and square footage.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF KENSINGTON BUSINESS CENTER
DRIVE HOLDINGS-1 LLC, 1050 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS,
MAKING APPLICATION FOR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect encourages community development to provide
for economic growth and career opportunities; and
WHEREAS, through property tax incentives offered by Cook County, various opportunities
exist for industrial properties in the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County; and
WHEREAS, without the Cook County property tax incentives, the Village of Mount
Prospect is at a competitive disadvantage with the neighboring counties of Lake and
DuPage in attracting industrial development; and
WHEREAS, Kensington Business Center Drive Holdings-1 LLC , has requested the Village
of Mount Prospect support its application for the Class 6B Real Property Classification at
1050 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect, Cook County (Property); and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect believe that their
request is in the best interest of the economic development in the Village of Mount
Prospect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
:
SECTION ONE That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
do hereby support and consent to the application for the Class 6B Renewal from Cook
County for the Property located at 1050 Business Center Drive and legally described as:
THAT PART OF LOT 301-A LYING EAST OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN FROM A
POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 301-A 203.89 FEET AS MEASURED
ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 301-A
TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 207.24 FEET AS MEASURED ALONG
SAID NORTH LINE WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 301-A IN
KENSINGTON CENTER RESUBDIVISION 13 IN THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHWEST
¼ OF SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PIN: 03-35-104-058-0000
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect supports industrial growth, increased
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1050 Business Center Drive
Class 6B Tax Abatement
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of June, 2015.
___________________________________
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
_________________________________
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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TO: DAVID STRAHL, ACTING VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: MAY 26, 2015
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR FACADE REBATE REIMBURSEMENT — EMERSON ALE
HOUSE — 158 S. EMERSON STREET
The Village has established the Fapade Rebate Program in the downtown Tax Increment Financing
District that offers matching grants to businesses that make improvements to storefronts in the
downtown district. The maximum Village contribution is $25,000 for restaurant operations.
The Emerson Ale House is currently looking to upgrade their storefront and is requesting
reimbursement for costs associated with installing a new front door and sliding windows at their
restaurant at 158 S. Emerson Street. The total project costs are estimated at $25,786.
Emerson Ale House is seeking reimbursement for $12,743 of eligible expenses related to this project.
The Village currently has sufficient funds budgeted in account # 022.40.90.00.0.710.636.007 (page 313
of the Budget) for the 2015 budget year.
Please forward this memorandum and attachments to the Village Board for their review and
consideration at their June 2nd meeting. Staff will be at that meeting to answer any questions related
to this matter.
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thermally broken aluminum glass doors with tempered insulated
glass as an oxxo system.
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and tempered insulated glass as a transformed 3"x8" medium stile
door entry package complete, including 3 butt hinges, LCN 4041
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MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT
FORMAL MEMORANDUM
CHF 15-42
CON WI. WN113F.R
TO: MR. J. DAVID STRAHL V9
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ACTING VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: CHIEF TIM JANOWICrt
SUBJECT: BOARD OF FIRE AND COMMISSION
RULES AND REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS
DATE: MAY 21, 2015
During the first quarter of 2015, staff initiated a review of the current Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners (BOFPC) Rules and Regulations pertaining to the recruit police officer applicant
testing process in anticipation of scheduling a recruit candidate testing process this coming late
summer or early fall. As a result of the review, staff identified a number of clerical errors,
missing applicant requirements, and process descriptions requiring inclusion or correction in the
Rules and Regulations prior to initiating the next police officer recruit application process in the
summer of 2015.
Staff first presented the clerical amendments to the commissioners at the regularly scheduled
BOFPC meeting on March 2, 2015. Further discussions occurred at the regularly scheduled
BOFPC meetings on April 6, 2015 and May 4, 2015 and at special meetings called specifically
for the discussion of the BOFPC Rules and Regulations amendments on April 20, 2015 and May
18, 2015.
After careful review and discussion in coordination with the BOFPC attorney, Mr. Everett Hill,
the commissioners unanimously approved (4-0) the clerical amendments to the police recruit
testing process during the May 18, 2015 meeting. A redlined copy of the approved Board of Fire
and Police Commission Rules and Regulations is attached.
At this time, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and staff are requesting to appear
before the Village Board at the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, to receive
Board approval of the clerical changes to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners as adopted on May 18, 2015. Due to travel plans, Mr. James Powers will
serve as the Acting Chairperson of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and serve as the
spokesperson for the BOFPC on June 2, 2015.
Please contact me with any questions.
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With COURAGE we protect, with COMPASSION we serve.
MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT I CHF 15-42
\ Attachment
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FORMAL MEMORANDUM
Ms. M. Skowron, Chairperson, BOFPC
Mr. C. Bennett, Commissioner, BOFPC
Mr. M. Busse, Commissioner, BOFPC
Ms. J. Hinabar, Commissioner, BOFPC
Mr. J. Powers, Commissioner, BOFPC
Deputy Police Chief M. Eterno
Deputy Police Chief T. Griffin
Mr. E. Hill, Klein Thorpe and Jenkins
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CONTROL NUMBER
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE
AMENDED RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS
, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Mount Prospect derives
its power and authority from the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
acting pursuant to its home rule powers, particularly from but not limited to Chapter 5, Article III of
the Mount Prospect Village Code; and
WHEREAS
, any amendment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and
Regulations must be approved by the corporate authorities; and
WHEREAS
, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect determined that it was in the
best interests of the Village to authorize adoption of the Amended Board of Fire and Police
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE:
That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook
County, Illinois, have reviewed and approve the Amended Rules and Regulations of the Board of
Fire and Police Commissioner; and made part of this resolution..
SECTION TWO:
That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of June, 2015.
_______________________________________
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS
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INDEX TO
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT,
COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS
CHAPTER 1:
ADMINISTRATION...................................................................... 2
Section 1:
Source of Authority......................................................................
2
Section 2:
Construing these Rules and Regulations ....................................
2
Section 3:
Officers of the Board...................................................................
3
Section 4:
Duties of the Board......................................................................
3
Section5:
Meetings......................................................................................
3
Section6:
Quorum.......................................................................................
4
Section 7:
Order of Business........................................................................
4
Section 8:
Rules of Procedure......................................................................
4
Section9:
Motions........................................................................................
4
Section 10:
Amendments...............................................................................
4
Section 11:
Annual Summary .........................................................................
5
CHAPTER 2:
HIRING OF NEW SWORN PERSONNEL ...................................
5
Section 1:
Original Appointments (Police Department) ................................ 5
Section 2:
Examination -Original Appointments (Police Department)........... 9
Section 3:
Original Appointments (Fire Department)....................................17
Section 4:
Examination -Original Appointments (Fire Department)...............21
CHAPTER 3:
PROMOTIONS............................................................................31
Section 1:
Promotion Procedures Common to Police and Fire....................31
Section2:
Police..........................................................................................32
Section3:
Fire..............................................................................................35
CHAPTER 4:
CHARGES, HEARING OF CHARGES, REMOVALS,
SUSPENSIONS AND DISCHARGES.........................................37
Section 1
Suspension of Not More than Five (5) Days ....................... ......37
Section 2
Appeals Process.........................................................................37
Section 3.
Discharge, Demotion or Suspension of More than 5 Days.........
37
Section 4:
Pre -Hearing Suspension.............................................................38
Section 5:
Dispositions by the Board after Hearing.....................................38
Section 6:
Demotions...................................................................................38
Section 7:
Hearing Procedures....................................................................39
Section 8:
Pre -Hearing Procedure...............................................................40
Section 9:
Findings and Order.....................................................................43
CHAPTER5:
GENERAL...................................................................................43
Section1:
Rules................................................................................
..43
Section 2:
Additional Powers of the Board...................................................43
Section 3:
Violation of Rules or Laws...........................................................43
Section 4:
Appeal and/or Review.................................................................44
Section 5:
Leave of Absence.......................................................................44
Section 6:
Political Contributions..................................................................44
Section 7:
Political Activities.........................................................................44
Section 8:
Retirement...................................................................................44
Section9:
Effect...........................................................................................44
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT,
COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS
Adopted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect, Cook County, Illinois on 2015.
CHAPTER 1: ADMINISTRATION
Section 1: Source of Authori
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Mount
Prospect derives its power and authority from the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect acting pursuant to its home rule
powers, particularly from but not limited to Chapter 5, Article III of the
Mount Prospect Village Code. The sole authority to determine whether a
person meets any criterion or standard set forth in these Rules and
Regulations shall be vested in the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners.
Section 2: Construinq these Rules and Regulations
A. The word "Board" shall mean the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners of the Village of Mount Prospect.
B. The word "Officer" shall mean any individual holding a permanent
office as a full time sworn member of the Fire and Police
Departments of the Village of Mount Prospect as described under
the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Mount
Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, as amended. It shall include
probationary members, except when otherwise specified.
C. Any time reference is made to the Police or Fire Chief, that term
shall include any person duly acting in place of the Police or Fire
Chief.
D. The word "firefighter" shall mean firefighter/paramedic.
E. The word "Village" shall mean Village of Mount Prospect.
F. "Corporate Authorities" shall mean the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
G. "Village Code" shall mean the Village of Mount Prospect Code.
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Section 3
Officers of the Board
The Village President shall annually appoint a chairperson. The
chairperson shall be the presiding officer at all meetings. The chairperson
shall hold office for one full year and until a successor is duly appointed
and qualified. The Village Manager shall appoint a Village employee to act
as the recording secretary to the Board. The recording secretary shall
keep or cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings of the Board in a
permanent record book and shall be the custodian of all forms, papers,
books, records and completed examinations of the Board.
Section 4: Duties of the Board
The Board shall, in accordance with these Rules and Regulations, appoint
all officers of the Fire and Police Departments of the Village through and
including:
1. Police Department: Sergeant
2. Fire Department: Lieutenant
The Board shall conduct competitive examinations for original
appointment and promotion in accordance with these Rules and
Regulations and the Board shall conduct all required hearings on charges
of a disciplinary nature against an officer. No examination required under
these Rules and Regulations may take into consideration, nor may any
candidate be examined concerning, a candidate's political or religious
opinions.
Section 5: Meetings
A. Regular meetings shall be held monthly, scheduled at the mutual
convenience of the Board members. Notice shall be posted and
meetings shall be open to the public.
B. Special meetings shall be open. Notice of a special meeting shall
be posted forty-eight (48) hours prior to convening. A meeting may
be called by the filing of a notice, in writing, with the recording
secretary and signed either by the chairperson of the Board or, in
the event of the absence of the chairperson, a member of the
Board. This notice shall contain a brief statement of the business
to be submitted for the consideration of the Board at such special
meetings. It shall set forth the time and place of such special
meeting. No other business shall be considered at such special
meeting unless by unanimous consent of the Board.
C. During any regular or special meeting, a closed session may be
held upon a proper motion made by any single member of the
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Board for the purpose of discussing personnel. No closed session
may be held at a special meeting unless the closed session is
noted on the agenda. Closed sessions may be limited to Board
members and such invited persons as the Board may deem
necessary. The secretary will record the motion to close the
meeting and keep minutes of the closed session. Closed sessions
shall be taped, audibly or visually, with said tapes being maintained
for a period not less than 18 months.
D. Public notice of any regularly scheduled or special meeting shall be
held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Illinois Compiled
Statutes, Chapter 5, §120/1-120/5.
Section 6: Quorum
A majority of the then existing membership of the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting.
Section 7: Order of Business
The order of business at any meeting shall typically be as follows.-
1.
ollows:
I. Approval of the minutes
II. Citizens to be heard
III. Police Department Update
IV. Fire Department Update
V. Closed Session
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
VIII. Adjournment
Section 8: Rules of Procedure
The chairperson shall decide all questions of order and rule on matters not
specifically provided for by these Rules and Regulations. The Board shall
be guided by parliamentary law as prescribed in "Roberts Rules of Order,
Newly Revised", unless in conflict with these Rules and Regulations.
Section 9: Motions
Motions may be made orally by any member of the Board and shall be
recorded in the minutes together with the action taken on the motion.
Section 10: Amendments
Any amendment to these Rules and Regulations must be approved by the
Corporate Authorities. All such amendments shall be printed for
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distribution and published in the manner provided by the Corporate
Authorities for the publication of ordinances.
Section 11: Annual Summa
CHAPTER 2:
The Chairperson of the Board shall present annually its State of the Board
of Fire and Police Commissioners address at a regularly scheduled Village
Board meeting.
HIRING OF NEW SWORN PERSONNEL
Section 1: Original Appointments — Police Department
A. Exclusive Method of Appointment
Original appointments to the Police Department ("Police
Department") shall be made only as set forth in these Rules and
Regulations.
B. Applications, General. All applications required by this Chapter 2
shall be typed or hand printed and signed by the applicant. Any
applicant making false statements in any application shall be
rejected by the Board. Further, the Board may, at any time, remove
any person hired to a position in the Police Department upon
learning that false statements have been made or that material
facts have been misrepresented or omitted. An applicant must
notify the Board, in writing, of any change in status from the time
the application is submitted until appointment. Notice of matters
involving testing or appointment may be made by regular mail or e-
mail. If an applicant does not duly respond to the notice, that
applicant may be eliminated from further consideration.
Defective applications shall be returned to the applicant for
correction, provided the applicant is not otherwise disqualified for
the position sought. The corrected application must be received by
the Board prior to the original deadline date.
C. Application
All applicants shall complete a pre -application. These applications
may be obtained from the police department, other remote
locations, or downloaded from the Village Website. The filing of
such application shall be a verification that the applicant possesses
the qualifications for the position and is not disqualified as set forth
in (D) below. The applicant shall file this pre -application with the
Board by the established deadline.
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D. Disqualification
The Board may, subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
refuse to examine or, after examination, to certify as eligible, any
applicant whom the Board reasonably determines:
to be incapable of performing the physical tasks required of
the position to which the applicant seeks appointment;
2. to be a person who is currently misusing or abusing
intoxicating beverages or prescription drugs;
3. to have been a user of any illegal drug or narcotic, other than
Cannabis Sativa, as defined in Illinois Compiled Statutes Ch.
720, Sec. 570 et seq., and not legally prescribed by a
physician within the past three years;
4. to have been a user of Cannabis Sativa in the past twelve
(12) months;
5 to be addicted to the use of intoxicating beverages or drugs
and not in a certified program of recovery or be able to prove
a current status of recovery from the addiction;
6. To be a habitual gambler;
7, to have been found guilty of a felony or any of the following
misdemeanors:
The following references are to Illinois Compiled Statutes,
Ch. 720, and shall include any similar offenses as defined by
other jurisdictions.
a. criminal sexual abuse as defined in Section 11-1.50;
b. indecent solicitation as defined in Section 11-6;
C. public indecency as defined in Section 11-9;
d. prostitution as defined in Section 11-14;
e. promoting prostitution as defined in Section 11-14.3;
f. soliciting a prostitute as defined in Section 11-15;
g. keeping a place of prostitution as defined in Section
11-17;
h. patronizing a prostitute as defined in Section 11-18;
i. pimping as defined in Section 11-19;
j. public indecency as defined in Section 11-30;
k. adultery as defined in Section 11-35;
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I. aggravated assault as defined in Section 12-2;
M. intimidation as defined in Section 12-6;
n. eavesdropping as defined in Section 14-4;
o. theft as defined in Section 16-1;
P. retail theft as defined in Article 16A;
q. deceptive practices as defined in Article 17;
r. unlawful use of weapons, as defined in Section 24-
1(a) (1), (6) and (8)
S. unlawful sale of firearms as defined in Section 24-3;
t. unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition as
defined in Section 24-3.1;
U. defacing firearm identification marks as defined in
Section 24-5;
V. mob action as defined in Section 25-1,
W. keeping a gambling place as defined in Section 28-3;
X. bribery as defined in Article 29;
Y_ resisting or obstructing a peace officer as defined in
Section 31-1;
Z. obstructing justice as defined in Section 31-4;
aa. escape or failure to report for periodic incarceration as
defined in Section 31-6;
bb, aiding escape as defined in Section 31-7;
cc. interference with judicial proceedings as defined in
Section 32-1, -2, -3, -4, -8;
dd. battery in Section 12-3;
ee. domestic battery in Section 12-3.1.
8. to have been dismissed for cause, from any public service
position;
9, to have character or employment references which are
deemed to be unsatisfactory;
10. to have failed to satisfy any step in the test process
including, whenever applicable, failure to attend a Mandatory
Applicant Orientation meeting;
11. to have failed to fulfill any of the requirements for applicants
which are set forth in these Rules and Regulations;
12. to not possess a valid driver's license at any stage of the
selection procedure.
13. to have been classified by the local Selective Service Draft
Board as a conscientious objector, or who has ever been so
classified;
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14. to, in the reasonable opinion of the Board, be otherwise
unqualified for service in the Police Department;
15. to have been dishonorably discharged from military service;
16. to have knowingly received test information in advance of an
examination.
Any disqualified applicant shall be notified by the Board of such
disqualification. The applicant may request in writing that the Board
review its decision to disqualify stating the reasons why such
review is appropriate. The Board need not conduct a hearing on
such request, but shall respond, in writing, within a reasonable
time.
E. Age Requirements
1. All applicants must have attained the age of twenty-one (21)
years, but not more than thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of
the application deadline.
Applicants who are US military veterans shall be allowed to exceed
the maximum age limitation of this provision by the number of years
of active military service, but by no more than ten (10) years of
active military service.
The age limitation of this provision does not apply to any applicant
previously employed as a police officer in a regularly constituted
police department of any municipality, regardless if the municipality
is located in Illinois or another state, to any applicant who has
served as a sworn officer as a member of the Illinois Department of
State Police, or to any applicant who has served as a deputy under
Section 3-6008 of the Counties Code and otherwise meets
necessary training requirements of a police officer.
Applicants who have served as an auxiliary police officer under 65
ILCS 5/3.1-30-20 for at least five (5) years and are under the age of
forty (40) years of age prior to the application deadline shall be
permitted to apply for a position as Police Officer.
2. If a person is placed on an eligibility list and becomes over
age before he or she is appointed to the Police Department, the
person remains eligible for appointment until the list expires or is
exhausted. Otherwise, no person who has attained the age of
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thirty-six (36) years shall be inducted as a member of the Police
Department, excer CVu�CIff"''A'I'An h �rmaepJE-Ipg t wJypyaga( .
F. Physical Ability Test Completion
The applicant shall submit proof of successful completion of a
physical ability test by presenting a valid certificate card obtained
within the six months prior to the application deadline. The Board
reserves the right to designate the preferred administrators of the
physical ability test.
G. Education
1. Applicants for original appointment to the Police Department
must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent as recognized
by an appropriate state authority and not less than sixty (60)
college semester hours or its equivalent as stated below. For
purposes of original employment, the following shall be deemed to
be the equivalent of the number of college credits set forth:
a. Thirty (30) college equivalency semester hours for
each full twelve (12) months of non -disability service as a
police officer with another full time, officially constituted and
sanctioned Police Department in the United States.
b. Thirty (30) college equivalency semester hours for
each full twelve (12) consecutive months of active military
duty for the United States. This shall not apply to persons
who were not honorably discharged or who were convicted
by court martial or other legal process for disobedience of
orders or crimes in the military which are the substantive
equivalent of the crimes set forth under Chapter 2, Section
1(D) of these Rules and Regulations.
C. Ten (10) hours of college equivalency credits for each
full twelve (12) months of employment by the Village of
Mount Prospect Police Department as a community service
officer up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours.
d. Thirty (30) college equivalency semester hours for
demonstrating fluency in any language prevalent in the
Mount Prospect Police Service area, other than English, as
determined by the most recent U.S. Census Bureau
statistics. Fluency shall mean a clearly demonstrated ability
to read, speak and understand the language. The Board
shall be the sole judge of whether a language is prevalent in
the Mount Prospect Service Area and whether fluency has
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been clearly demonstrated. The Board may retain a testing
agency to advise as to specific language prevalence and for
standards and evaluation of fluency.
Section 2: Examinations — Original Appointments — Police Department
A. Release of Liabili
All applicants shall execute and deliver to the Board, a release in
favor of the Village of Mount Prospect, and each of its officers,
agents and employees, relative to all liability, loss, damage or
expense that may arise as a result of or in connection with the
applicant's participation in the examination procedure. The release
shall be in a form prescribed by the Board.
B. Notice of Examination
Examinations shall be held on the dates fixed by the Board.
Notice of the time, place, general scope, merit criteria for any
subjective component, and fee of every examination shall be
given by the Board by a publication at least 2 weeks
preceding the examination: (i) in one or more newspapers
published in the Village, or if no newspaper is published
therein, then in one or more newspapers with a general
circulation within the Village; or (ii) on the Village's internet
website. Additional notice of an examination may be given
by the Board.
2. Examinations may be postponed, however, by order of the
Board or its designee. The order shall state the reason for
such postponement and shall designate a new date for the
examination. Applicants shall be notified of the
postponement of any examination and of the new date fixed
for the examination.
I Unless otherwise specifically provided, any notice required
by this Chapter may be by personal service, U.S. regular
mail, or email.
C. Examinations
The Board shall call for examinations to fill existing or prospective
vacancies in the Police Department. The Board shall determine:
The time and place where such examination will be held.
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2_ The location where applications may be obtained and the
date by which applications must be returned to the Board.
3. The position to be filled from the resulting Eligibility List.
4. Each candidate shall submit to fingerprinting and
photographing by the Police Department. This may be done
at such point in the process as may be determined by the
Chief of Police.
D. Examination Process
1. Process Summary. The process from recruitment to
appointment shall generally be as follows:
a. Application for written examination
b. Attendance at Mandatory Orientation with All
Required Documentation Submitted by Application
Deadline
C. Written Examination
d. Formal Application by Those Passing Written
Examination
e. Oral Interviews For Those Who Have Passed Written
Examination
f. Establishment of Eligibility List For Those Who
Have Passed Oral Interviews
g. Conditional Offer of Appointment by Police Chief
h. Testing Pursuant to Conditional Offer of Appointment
i. Appointment by Board
Any phase for which a passing score is not established or which is
not designated as pass/fail, may be applied by the Board in any
manner which it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.
2. Preference Points. No preference points shall be awarded
for entry into the Police Department or for promotion to Police
Sergeant.
3. Rolling List
Each of the Lists from the various phases (Written Exam, Oral
Interview and Eligibility List) shall remain in effect until such time as
the Board may establish new testing procedures or a new scoring
methodology. So long as the testing and scoring remain
substantially the same, the existing lists shall be supplemented
from time to time by the names of new candidates who have
passed the examination phases.
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Notwithstanding any other criteria or requirements of this Chapter
2, the Board shall at all times retain the sole authority to establish
the number of police applicants to proceed from one phase of the
examination to the next.
E. Phases of Testing
1. Orientation Phase. This may include a written test tutorial, a
preliminary Physical Aptitude Test or other Physical Ability Test and
information specific to the current testing protocols.
2. Written Examinations Phase
a. Information. Information as to the type of written
examination employed by the Board will be provided as part
of the Orientation program.
b. Property of Board. All examination papers shall be
and remain the property of the Board. The grading by the
Board shall be final and conclusive and not subject to review
by any other board or tribunal of any kind or description.
C. Outside Vendor. The Board may select an outside
vendor to administer the written test. In such an instance,
the vendor shall consult with the Police Chief. Final
approval of the written test shall rest with the Board.
d. Scoring. Candidates who have a final written test
a.qgregate score of less than 80 shall be eliminated from
further consideration. However, under no circumstances
shall a score of 80 or higher guarantee an applicant for the
advancement in the testing process.
e. Proceeding to Next Phase. All persons who have not
been eliminated after the written examination shall be so
notified, by regular mail or e-mail. The Board shall then
select, in order of scores achieved on the written test, the
candidates who may proceed to the Oral Interview Phase.
Those who wish to proceed must file a Formal Application
with the Board by the established deadline.
Irrespective of any other standard, the Board will have the
discretion to invite to the Oral Interview all candidates who
are previously certified sworn police officers in any
municipality or another state; all candidates who are
previously certified sworn officers who are members of the
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Illinois Department of State police; and all candidates who
are previously sworn deputies under Section 3-8008 of the
Counties Code who meet the minimum training requirements
of a Peace Officer as established by the Illinois Law
Enforcement Training and Standards Board so long as the
previously certified candidates have scored 80 or above on
the written test. Such invited candidates will be added to the
initial number of oral interviews authorized by the Board.
3. Oral Interview Phase
a. Oral Interview List
The Board shall establish an Oral Interview List based on
passing the written examination and timely filing of the
Formal Application. Upon establishment of this list, the
Board shall, upon request of the Chief of Police, notify a
certain number of candidates of a date and time for an Oral
Interview. The candidates to be interviewed shall be chosen
by rank order on the list. The number of candidates to be
interviewed shall be determined by the Board. If the number
to be interviewed breaks at a tie score, all those achieving
that score on the written examination shall be interviewed.
b. Oral Interview Procedure
The Oral Interview shall be conducted by an Interview
Panel. The Interview Panel will consist of the Board and two
(2) individuals appointed by the Police Chief. At least one
(1) Board member must participate along with the appointed
individuals. Each member of the Interview Panel will have
equal voting privileges. The Board member(s) will select the
chairperson for the Interview Panel, which shall be a Board
member. Questions shall be asked of the candidates that
will enable the Interview Panel to properly evaluate and
score the candidates on speech, alertness, ability to
communicate, judgment, emotional stability, self-confidence,
social skills and any other traits deemed appropriate for the
position. Prior to the final scoring, the Interview Panel will
discuss each candidate's demonstrated ability and overall
fitness. Each member of the Interview Panel will provide
his/her scores to the Interview Panel chairperson.
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C. Scoring
The Oral Interview shall be scored on 0 to 100 scale. The
method of scoring shall be determined prior to the
commencement of the Oral Interviews.
d. Updating Oral Interview List.
The Oral Interview List shall be updated by striking the
names of those who have (a) failed to have a score of 80 or
above after combining the Oral Interview score with the
Written Examination score as set forth in 4(a) below; or (b)
have been moved to the Eligibility List.
4. Establishment of the Eligibility_List
a. Establishment of Eligibility List.
Upon the scoring of the Oral Interviews, the Board shall
establish an Eligibility List. This List shall consist of those
achieving a score of 80 or above when the Oral Interview
score is combined with the Written Examination score
according to the following formula:
Written Examination Score + Oral Interview Score
2 2
= Eligibility List Score
Under no circumstances shall a score of 80 or above
guarantee a Conditional Offer of Appointment. Ties shall go
to the candidate whose Written Exam score is higher.
b. Succession of Eligibility Lists
When the first Eligibility List is exhausted, the Board will
determine the number of succeeding candidates from the
Oral Interview List to be called for Oral Interviews as
established under the Oral Interview Phase of this Section.
A succeeding Eligibility List will be established as described
in paragraph (a) above. The top candidate on the
succeeding Eligibility List will be numbered in the next order
after the last candidate's ranking on the previous Eligibility
List (i.e. Eligibility List I with 8 candidates is exhausted, the
top ranked candidate on Eligibility List II will be ranked 9t)
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Successive Eligibility Lists will be established until either
condition established in paragraph (c) below is met.
C. Duration of Eligibility Lists
Eligibility Lists shall remain in effect until one of
the following events occur: (1) two years have
passed from the date of posting of the first
Eligibility List established from the first group of
candidates called for Oral Interviews, or (2) all
candidates on the Oral Interview List and all
succeeding Eligibility Lists have been
exhausted, whichever comes first.
2. The Board may extend the life of an Eligibility
List beyond two years upon majority vote at the
Board meeting prior to the scheduled
termination date. The date of expiration of the
extension will be announced upon adoption.
d. Making a Conditional Offer of Appointment.
The Chief of Police, upon notice to the chairperson of the
Board, may make a conditional Offer of Appointment to any
of the current top four (4) candidates on the Eligibility List.
When fewer than four (4) names remain on the list, all of that
number shall be eligible for a Conditional Offer. If there is
more than one opening to be filled, the Chief may choose
from the number of candidates at the top of the list that is
three (3) more than the number of openings to be filled.
(Example: if three (3) openings are to be filled, the Chief may
choose from the top six (6) names; if six (6) are to be filled,
the Chief may choose from the top nine (9) names).
The Police Chief, at his or her discretion, may choose to
issue a Conditional Offer of Appointment for a police officer
position to a candidate who has been awarded a certificate
attesting to his or her successful completion of the Minimum
Standards for the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course,
as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act, ahead of non -
certified applicants, regardless of the certified applicant's
position on the Eligibility List.
e. Additional Testing for Those Who Have Been Made a
Conditional Offer of Appointment.
Background Investigation
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The candidate shall provide a signed waiver for access to
such records as may be required by the Board to conduct a
thorough background investigation in order to determine the
candidate's eligibility for appointment.
The background investigation may consist of a number of
elements, including, but not limited to, a background
interview conducted by a designated investigator, relevant
credit, reference, criminal history and employer checks, and
a panel interview with department members.
2. Physical Aptitude Test
After a conditional offer of employment, police officer
candidates must take and pass a Physical Aptitude Test as
selected by the Board.
3. Psychological Evaluation
After a conditional offer of employment, each candidate shall
submit to a psychological evaluation by a clinical
psychologist selected by the Board and licensed by the State
of Illinois. The psychologist conducting the evaluation shall
have received training to understand the specific needs of
the Police Department. The Board shall have the sole
authority to determine whether or not the results of the
Psychological Evaluation disqualify the candidate from
employment by the Police Department.
4. Polvqraph Examination
After a conditional offer of employment, each applicant shall
be required to submit to a polygraph examination. The
examination shall be conducted by a testing service,
licensed by the State of Illinois, and selected by the Board.
The Board shall have the sole authority to determine
whether or not the results of the Polygraph Examination
disqualify a candidate from employment by the Police
Department.
5. Medical Examination
After a conditional offer of employment, each candidate shall
be required to submit to a medical examination by a licensed
physician appointed by the Board. This shall include, among
other tests, a vision exam that verifies that the candidate's
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vision is or has been corrected to 20/40 in the poorer eye
and 20/25 in the better eve; as well as proper color and
peripheral vision. If the uncorrected vision is worse than
20/200, an ophthalmologist report will be required, prior to
hire, to certify the condition of the retina, the applicant's
ability to function as a police officer despite the condition and
that the applicant understands the potential harm from the
rigors of police work. The Board shall have the sole
authority to determine whether or not the results of the
Medical Examination disqualify a candidate from
employment by the Police Department.
d. Updating the Eligibility List
The ElagjbjAy List shall be updated by striking the names of
those who (1) have been issued a Conditional Offer of
Appointment; or (2) failed the Physical Aptitude Test, the
Psychological Evaluation, Polygraph Examination, the
Medical Examination, or Background Investigation.
Appointment of Probationary Members ; Declination Phase
Appointment
a. All original appointees to the Police Department shall
be selected on a probationary basis from those who have
received Conditional Offers of Appointment and have passed
all the subsequent testing procedures.
2. Declination
Any candidate eligible for probationary appointment may,
without removal from the Eligibility List, on one occasion
decline an appointment tendered upon giving reasons in
writing satisfactory to the Board. If the reasons given are not
reasonably satisfactory to the Board or if no reason is given
and the candidate does not accept appointment within seven
(7) days after it is tendered, then his or her name shall be
removed from the Eligibility List. A second declination or
failure to accept shall result in automatic removal from the
Eligibility List, except if he/she is on active military duty.
Probationary Terms
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1. Each police appointee shall be on probationary status from
the date the appointee begins employment with the Police
Department as a Police Officer and continue for a period of two (2)
years from the date of the appointee's status verification as
provided in Section K of this Chapter.
2. The probationary term shall exclude periods of training, or
injury or illness leaves, including duty related leave, in excess of 10
cumulative calendar days.
K. Completion of Training Program for Probationary Employees
Verification of Probationary Police Officer status shall be made by
the Board upon an appointee's successful completion of the basic
recruit training program and certification by the Illinois Law
Enforcement Training and Standards Board. The failure of an
applicant to successfully complete the basic training program and
to be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and
Standards Board within six (6) months of the original appointment
shall be grounds for dismissal. Extenuating circumstances may be
reviewed by the Chief of Police and reported to and reviewed for
action by the Board.
L. Possession of Valid Drivers License: Obtainina of Illinois License
Each candidate must possess a valid driver's license at the time of
application. If at the time of appointment the candidate possesses
a driver's license from another state, during the first six (6) months
of employment, the candidate must secure a valid Illinois driver's
license during the first six (6) months of employment.
M. Discharae of Probationary Members
1. A probationary member may be discharged by the Chief of
Police. The Chief shall notify the Board of the discharge.
2. The discharge procedures set forth in Chapter 6 shall not be
applicable to probationary members.
N. Completion of Probationary Period, Full -Time Non -Probationary
Certification
Upon the successful completion of any probationary period, the
Board shall place the member of the Department on a record of full
time non -probationary employees maintained by the Board
(Certified Record).
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O. Emergency Appointments
The Board, upon order of the Corporate Authorities, may make
such temporary appointments as it shall deem necessary to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the Village. In the case of a strike,
walk -out, "blue -flu" or similar job interference, such appointments
shall extend for sixty (60) days with such thirty (30) day renewals as
the Board shall determine to be necessary.
P. Oath of Office
Prior to commencing duty, an applicant shall take such oath as is
prescribed by the Village Code. The oath shall be administered by
a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners or the
Village Clerk.
Section 3: Original Appointments — Fire Department
A. Exclusive Method of Appointment
Original appointments to the Fire Department ("Fire Department")
shall be made only as set forth in these Rules and Regulations.
B. Applications, General. All applications required by this Chapter 2
shall be typed or hand printed and signed by the applicant. Any
applicant making false statements in any application shall be
rejected by the Board. Further, the Board may, at any time, remove
any person hired to a position in the Department upon learning that
false statements have been made or that material facts have been
misrepresented or omitted. An applicant must notify the Board, in
writing, of any change in status from the time the application is
submitted until appointment. Notice of matters involving testing or
appointment may be made by regular mail or e-mail. If an applicant
does not duly respond to the notice, that applicant may be
eliminated from further consideration.
Defective applications shall be returned to the applicant for
correction, provided the applicant is not otherwise disqualified for
the position sought. The corrected application must be received by
the Board prior to the original deadline date.
C. Application
All applicants shall complete an application, which may be obtained
from the fire department, other remote locations, or downloaded
from the Village Website. The filing of such application shall be a
verification that the applicant possesses the qualifications for the
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position and is not disqualified as set forth in (D) below. The
applicant shall file this application with the Board by the established
deadline.
D. Disqualification
The Board may, subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
refuse to examine or, after examination, to certify as eligible, any
applicant whom the Board reasonably determines:
to be incapable of performing the physical tasks required of
the position to which the applicant seeks appointment;
2, to be a person who is currently misusing or abusing
intoxicating beverages or prescription drugs;
3. to have been a user of any illegal drug or narcotic, other than
Cannabis Sativa, as defined in Illinois Compiled Statutes Ch.
720, Sec. 570 et seq., and not legally prescribed by a
physician within the past three years,
4. to have been a user of Cannabis Sativa in the past twelve
(12) months;
5 to be addicted to the use of intoxicating beverages or drugs
and not in a certified program of recovery or be able to prove
a current status of recovery from the addiction;
6. To be a habitual gambler;
7. to have been found guilty of a felony or any of the following
misdemeanors:
The following references are to Illinois Compiled Statutes,
Ch. 720, and shall include any similar offenses as defined by
other jurisdictions.
a. criminal sexual abuse as defined in Section 11-1.50;
b, indecent solicitation as defined in Section 11-6;
C. public indecency as defined in Section 11-9;
d. prostitution as defined in Section 11-14;
e. promoting prostitution as defined in Section 11-14.3;
f. soliciting a prostitute as defined in Section 11-15;
g. keeping a place of prostitution as defined in Section
11-17;
h. patronizing a prostitute as defined in Section 11-18;
i. pimping as defined in Section 11-19;
j. public indecency as defined in Section 11-30;
k. adulteny as defined in Section 11=35;
I. aggravated assault as defined in Section 12-2;
M. intimidation as defined in Section 12-6;
n. eavesdropping as defined in Section 14-4;
o. theft as defined in Section 16-1;
P. retail theft as defined in Article 16A;
q. deceptive practices as defined in Article 17;
r. unlawful use of weapons, as defined in Section 24-
1(a) (1), (6) and (8)
S. unlawful sale of firearms as defined in Section 24-3,
t. unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition as
defined in Section 24-3.1,
U. defacing firearm identification marks as defined in
Section 24-5;
V. mob action as defined in Section 25-1;
W. keeping a gambling place as defined in Section 28-3;
X. bribery as defined in Article 29;
Y- resisting or obstructing a peace officer as defined in
Section 31-1;
Z. obstructing justice as defined in Section 31-4;
aa. escape or failure to report for periodic incarceration as
defined in Section 31-6;
bb. aiding escape as defined in Section 31-7;
cc. interference with judicial proceedings as defined in
Section 32-1, -2, -3, -4, -8;.
8, to have been dismissed for cause, from any public service
position;
9. to have character or employment references which are
deemed to be unsatisfactory;
10. to have failed to satisfy any step in the test process
including, whenever applicable, failure to attend a Mandatory
Applicant Orientation meeting;
11. to have failed to fulfill any of the requirements for applicants
which are set forth in these Rules and Regulations;
12to not possess a valid driver's license at any stage of the
selection procedure.
13. to, in the reasonable opinion of the Board, be otherwise
unqualified for service in the Fire Department;
14. to have been dishonorably discharged from military service;
15. to have knowingly received test information in advance of an
examination.
Any disqualified applicant shall be notified by the Board of such
disqualification. The applicant may request in writing that the Board
review its decision to disqualify stating the reasons why such
review is appropriate. The Board need not conduct a hearing on
such request, but shall respond, in writing, within a reasonable
time.
E. Age Requirements
All applicants must have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years,
but not more than thirty-four (34) years of age at the time of
application deadline. The maximum age limitation shall not apply to
any person previously employed as a full time firefighter in a
regularly constituted fire department of (i) any municipality or fire
protection district located in Illinois, (ii) a fire protection district
whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section
21 of the Illinois Fire Protection District Act, or (iii) a municipality
whose obligations were taken over by a fire protection district; or
to any person who has served a municipality as a regularly enrolled
volunteer, paid -on-call, or part-time firefighter for five (5) years
immediately preceding the time that municipality begins to use full
time firefighters to provide all or part of its fire protection service.
If a person is placed on an eligibility list and becomes over age
before he or she is appointed to the Fire Department, the person
remains eligible for appointment until the list has expired, but not
more than two (2) years from the date that the Final Eligibility List
was established. Otherwise, no person who has attained the age
of thirty-five (35) years shall be inducted as a member of the Fire
Department.
F. Education
1. Applicants for original appointment to the Fire Department
must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent as recognized
by the State of Illinois and not less than sixty (60) college semester
hours or its equivalent as stated below. For purposes of original
employment, the following shall be deemed to be the equivalent of
the number of college credits set forth:
a. Thirty (30) college equivalency semester hours for
each full twelve (12) months of non -disability service as a full
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time firefighter with another officially constituted and
sanctioned Fire Department in the United States.
b. Thirty (30) college equivalency semester hours for
each full twelve (12) consecutive months of engagement in
the military service of the United States. This shall not apply
to persons who were not honorably discharged or who were
convicted by court martial or other legal process for
disobedience of orders or crimes in the military which are the
substantive equivalent of the crimes set forth under Chapter
2, Section 3(D) of these Rules and Regulations.
C. Thirty (30) college equivalency semester hours for
demonstrating fluency in a language prevalent in the Mount
Prospect Fire Service area, other than English, as
determined by the most recent U.S. Census Bureau
statistics. Fluency shall mean a clearly demonstrated ability
to read, speak, and understand the language. The Board
shall be the sole judge of whether a language is prevalent in
the Mount Prospect Service Area and whether fluency has
been clearly demonstrated. The Board may retain a testing
agency to advise to specific language prevalence and for
standards and evaluation of fluency.
d. Sixty (60) college equivalency semester hours for
applicants who have been certified by the State of Illinois as
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic.
e. Sixty (60) college equivalency semester hours for
applicants who have been certified by the State of Illinois as
Basic Firefighter (Firefighter II).
Section 4: Examinations — Original Appointments — Fire Department
A. Release of Liability
All applicants shall execute and deliver to the Board, a release in
favor of the Village of Mount Prospect, and each of its officers,
agents and employees, relative to all liability, loss, damage or
expense that may arise as a result of or in connection with the
applicant's participation in the examination procedure. The release
shall be in a form prescribed by the Board.
B. Notice of Examination
1. Examinations shall be held on the dates fixed by the Board.
Notice of the time, place, general scope, merit criteria for any
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subjective component, and fee of every examination shall be given
by the Board by a publication at least 2 weeks preceding the
examination: (i) in one or more newspapers published in the
Village, or if no newspaper is published therein, then in one or more
newspapers with a general circulation within the Village; or (ii) on
the Village's internet website. Additional notice of an examination
may be given by the Board.
2. Examinations may be postponed, however, by order of the
Board or its designee. The order shall state the reason for such
postponement and shall designate a new date for the examination.
Applicants shall be notified of the postponement of any examination
and of the new date fixed for the examination.
3. Unless otherwise specifically provided, any notice required
by this Chapter may be by personal service, U.S. regular mail, or
email.
C. Examinations
The Board shall call for examinations to fill existing or prospective
vacancies in the Fire Department. The Board shall determine:
The time and place where such examination will be held.
2. The location where applications may be obtained and the
date by which applications must be returned to the Board.
3. The position to be filled from the resulting eligibility list.
D_ Phases of Examinations/Evaluations
All applicants for original appointment as Officers in the Fire
Department shall participate in the following examination phases (a
failure on any phase designated as pass/fail shall disqualify the
applicant from consideration). The order in which the various
phases shall be given will be established by the Board prior to the
commencement of testing. Any phase for which a passing score is
not established or which is not designated as pass/fail, may be
applied by the Board in any manner which it, in its sole discretion,
deems appropriate.
Written Examinations
a. Property of Board. All examination papers shall be
and remain the property of the Board. The grading by the
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Board shall be final and conclusive and not subject to review
by any other board or tribunal of any kind or description.
b. Outside Vendor. The Board may select an outside
vendor to administer the written test. In such an instance the
vendor shall consult with the Fire Chief. Final approval of
the written test shall rest with the Board.
C. Eligibility/Scoring. Only candidates who have
submitted evidence of satisfying the Physical Aptitude Test
(CPAT) requirements are eligible to take the written
examination.
3. Subiective Component:
a. The written examination shall be supplemented by a
subjective component which will test the capacity to
discharge the duties performed by members of the Fire
Department, such as job related skills and behavioral
characteristics.
b. Outside Vendor. The Board may select an outside
vendor to administer this component. In such an instance
the vendor shall consult with the Fire Chief. Final approval
shall rest with the Board.
4. Background Investi_ aq tion
Each applicant shall submit to fingerprinting and
photographing by the Police Department. The applicant
shall provide a signed waiver for access to such records as
may be required by the Board to conduct a thorough
background investigation in order to determine the
applicant's eligibility for appointment.
The background investigation may consist of a number of
elements, including, but not limited to, a background
interview conducted by a designated investigator; relevant
credit, reference, criminal history and employer checks, a
panel interview with department members.
The background investigation shall also include an oral
examination in the form described in Subsection 5 below, on
a pass/fail basis. The oral examination shall be conducted
after the Final Eligibility List has been posted.
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5. Physical Aptitude Test
Applicants are required to undergo an examination of their
physical ability to perform the essential functions included in
the duties they may be called upon to perform as a member
of a fire department. Such examination shall consist of the
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the ladder
climbing component. Applicants must provide proof of
current and valid CPAT and ladder climbing component
cards with their completed job application to qualify for
placement on any list of eligible candidates. Failure to
provide such proof will eliminate the applicant from further
consideration. Any costs associated with the CPAT
certification and ladder climbing component will be at the
expense of the applicants.
If an applicant has not been appointed within one (1) year
after the date of the CPAT and/or ladder component, the
Board may cause a second examination prior to his or her
appointment. If, after the second examination, the physical
ability of the applicant fails to meet minimum standards, the
applicant shall not be appointed. However, the applicant's
name may be retained upon the Final Eligibility List and
when next reached for recertification and appointment, that
applicant may be again examined, and, if the applicant fails
to meet the minimum standards, the applicant shall not be
appointed, and the applicant's name shall be removed from
the List.
6. Psychological Evaluation
After a conditional offer of employment, each applicant shall
submit to a psychological evaluation by a clinical
psychologist selected by the Board and licensed by the State
of Illinois. The psychologist conducting the evaluation shall
have received training to understand the specific needs of
the Fire Department. The Board shall have the sole
authority to determine whether or not the results of the
Psychological Evaluation disqualify an applicant from
employment by the Fire Department.
7. Polygraph Examination
After a conditional offer of employment, each applicant shall
be required to submit to a polygraph examination. The
examination shall be conducted by a testing service,
licensed by the State of Illinois, and selected by the Board.
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The Board shall have the sole authority to determine
whether or not the results of the Polygraph Examination
disqualify an applicant from employment by the Fire
Department.
8. Medical Examination
After a conditional offer of employment, each applicant shall
be required to submit to a medical examination by a licensed
physician appointed by the Board. The Board shall have the
sole authority to determine whether or not the results of the
Medical Examination disqualify an applicant from
employment by the Fire Department.
9. Other Evaluations
Applicants may be required to submit to other evaluations
which relate to the performance of public service positions
including, but not limited to, an updated Physical Aptitude
Test (CPAT) and ladder component, as provided in Section
5 above.
E. Preliminary Eliqibilitv List/Initial Eligibility List
The Board will prepare a Preliminary Eligibility List and an
Initial Eligibility List of the candidates as follows:
a. The Preliminary Eligibility List will include those
candidates, who have scored at or above the median of all
candidates who participated in the written examination, and
provided proof of completion of the Physical Aptitude Test as
provided in Section 4.D(5).
b. The Initial Eligibility List will include those candidates
on the Preliminary Eligibility List upon completion of the
Subjective Component. Such List shall be prepared to
combine the scores, as follows:
i) The Written Examination score shall be
weighted 60% and the Subjective Component score shall be
weighted 40%. The process of creating composite scores
shall consist of the following steps:
(a) The Written Examination and Subjective
Component scores will each be converted to
standardized scores (z -scores) based upon the
sample mean and standard deviation;
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(b) The standardized scores will be
combined into a single score according to the weights
previously described;
(c) The composite z -score will then be
converted to a scaled score (t -score) on a 100 point
scale; and
(d) A list shall be created in rank order
based upon the resulting scaled scores.
C. The Lists shall be posted not less than sixty (60) days
after the last such examinations.
d. A dated copy of the Preliminary and Initial Eligibility
Lists shall be sent to each candidate on such List.
F. Preference Points
Available Points
a. Veteran preference. Persons who were engaged in
the military service of the United States for a period of at
least one year of active duty and who were honorably
discharged therefrom, or who are now or have been
members on inactive or reserve duty in such military service,
shall be preferred for appointment to and employment with
the fire department of an affected department. Five (5) points
shall be added to such a candidates Initial Eligibility List
score.
b. Educational preference. Persons who have
successfully obtained an associate's degree in the field of
fire service or emergency medical services, or a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university shall be
preferred for appointment to and employment with the fire
department. Five (5) points shall be added to such a
candidate's Initial Eligibility List score.
C. Paramedic preference. Persons who have obtained
certification by the State of Illinois as an Emergency Medical
Technician -Paramedic (EMT -P) shall be preferred for
appointment to and employment with the fire department of
an affected department providing emergency medical
services. Five (5) points shall be added to such a candidates
Initial Eligibility List score.
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d. Experience preference.
(i) All persons employed by a municipality who
have been paid -on-call or part-time certified Firefighter Basic
(Firefighter II), State of Illinois or nationally licensed EMT -B
or EMT -I, or any combination of those capacities shall be
awarded 0.5 point for each year of successful service in one
or more of those capacities, up to a maximum of 5 points.
Certified Firefighter Advanced (Firefighter III) and State of
Illinois or nationally licensed paramedics shall be awarded
one point per year up to a maximum of 5 points.
(ii) Applicants from outside the municipality who
were employed as full-time firefighters or
firefighter -paramedics by a fire protection district or another
municipality for at least 2 years shall be awarded 5
experience preference points.
(iii) Applicants, who were engaged in active
service with the Mount Prospect Fire Department as a Paid -
On -Call Firefighter for a minimum of three (3) years, shall be
awarded five (5) points. In the event that a candidate is
eligible for points under subsection (i) and this subsection
(iii), the total number of cumulative points shall not exceed
five (5).
(iv) A candidate may not receive the full amount of
experience preference points if the amount of points
awarded would place the candidate before a veteran on the
Final Eligibility List. If more than one candidate receiving
experience preference points is prevented from receiving all
of their points due to not being allowed to pass a veteran,
the candidates shall be placed on the List below the veteran
in rank order based on the totals received if all points under
this subsection were to be awarded. Any remaining ties on
the List shall be determined by lot.
e. Residency preference. Applicants whose principal
residence at the time of filing the application is located within
the fire department's jurisdiction shall be preferred for
appointment to and employment with the fire department.
One (1) point shall be added to such a candidate's Initial
Eligibility List score.
Preference points shall be given only if a proper and valid
claim for a preference has been made and only if the
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standards for such preference have been met under these
Rules.
Notwithstanding the preference points authorized under this
Subsection 1, the Board may eliminate preference points,
adopt different preference points or provide for preference
points for other categories prior to announcement of any
testing process, so long as statutory requirements are met.
3. Time and Method of Claimina Preference Points
Each fire applicant eligible to claim preference points
(identified in Section 4, F.1.) must submit his/her claim for
that preference in writing to the Board within ten (10) days
after the posting of the Initial Eligibility List. Claims not made
within that ten (10) day period shall be deemed waived. The
applicant, at the time of submitting a claim for preference,
must submit evidence of qualification for that preference.
G. Final Eliqibilitv List
The Chairperson will prepare a "Final Eligibility List" which
shall include those candidates on the Initial Eligibility List and
any claimed preference points. Approval of the List by the
Chairperson shall not require that a formal Board meeting be
held.
2. A dated copy of the Final Eligibility List shall be sent to each
Candidate on such List.
H. Final Eligibility List — Original Appointments
The Final Eligibility List shall remain in effect for two (2) years or
until exhausted. Testing shall occur every two (2) years or as
determined by the Board.
Appointment of Probationary Members from Eliqibilitv List;
Declination
Appointment
All original appointees to the Fire Department shall be
selected on a probationary basis by the Fire Chief from the
Eligibility List.
a. The Board shall select the candidate with the highest
ranking on the Final Eligibility List, unless the Board has
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reason to believe that that candidate fails to meet the
minimum standards for the position or that an alternate
candidate would better serve the needs of the
Department. In such case, the Board may pass the
highest ranked candidate and appoint either: (i) any
candidate who has a ranking in the top 5% on the List, or
(ii) any candidate who is among the top 5 highest
candidates on the List if the number of candidates
ranking in the top 5% is less than 5 candidates.
2. Declination
Any candidate eligible for probationary appointment may,
without removal from the Final Eligibility List, on one
occasion decline an appointment. A second declination or
failure to accept shall result in automatic removal from the
Eligibility List, except if he/she is on active military duty. A
candidate's removal from the Eligibility List upon a second
declination shall not prejudice the candidate's opportunities
to participate in future examinations, including an
examination held during the time a candidate is already on
the Eligibility List,.
Probationary Terms
1. Each Firefighter appointee shall be on probationary status
for a period of one (1) year from the date of the appointee begins
employment with the Fire Department as a Firefighter. The Board
may extend the probationary period for a Firefighter appointee who
is required, as a condition of employment, to be a certified
paramedic, during which time the sole reason that a firefighter may
be discharged without a hearing shall be for failing to meet the
requirements for paramedic certification.
2. The probationary term shall exclude periods of training, or
injury or illness leaves, including duty related leave, in excess of 30
cumulative calendar days.
K. Completion of Training Program for Probationary Emolovees:
Possession of Valid Illinois Drivers License
Any probationary Firefighter who, during the initial one (1) year term
of the probationary period, has not successfully completed the
Office of the State Fire Marshal, Division of Personnel Standards
and Education, approved Certified Basic Firefighter (FFII) Course,
or who has a foreign state drivers' license and has not obtained a
federal commercial driver's license, shall be dismissed from
service. Any probationary Firefighter, who, within the initial
Probationary period or any extension of that period, has not
successfully completed the requirements for paramedic
certification, i.e., licensure as a paramedic by the Illinois
Department of Public Health and certification by the local EMS
system, shall be dismissed from service.
L. Discharae of Probationary Members
A probationary member may be discharged by the Chief of the Fire
Department. The Chief shall notify the Board of the discharge.
The discharge procedures set forth in Chapter 6 shall not be
applicable to probationary members.
M. Completion of Probationary Period, Full -Time Non -Probationary
Certification
Upon the successful completion of any probationary period, the
Board shall place the member of the Department on a record of full
time non -probationary employees maintained by the Board
(Certified Record).
N. Emergency Appointments
The Board, upon order of the Corporate Authorities, may make
such temporary appointments as it shall deem necessary to prevent
a stoppage of public business, to meet extraordinary exigencies, or
to prevent material impairment of the fire department, with such
temporary appointments to remain in force only until regular
appointments are made, but never to exceed sixty (60) days. No
temporary appointment of any one person shall be made more than
twice in any calendar year.
O. Oath of Office
Prior to commencing duty, an applicant shall take such oath as is
prescribed by the Village Code. The oath shall be administered by
a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners or the
Village Clerk.
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CHAPTER 3: PROMOTIONS
Section 1: Promotion Procedures Common to Police and Fire.
A. Establishment of Examinations for Police Department and
Fire Department
Except for promotions to the Supervisory Ranks set forth in Chapter 4 of
the Village Code, the Board will be responsible for all promotions in the
Fire and Police Department according to the standards set forth in this
chapter. All examinations and assessments for promotion shall be
competitive among such eligible officers as desire to submit themselves to
the process. In the event that the Board determines that no police officer
or firefighter participating in the examination and assessment process is
qualified for promotion under these standards, or in the event, that no
officer or firefighter elects to participate in the promotional process then
the Board shall have the option of inviting participation by Mount Prospect
probationary officers and firefighters and otherwise qualified police officers
or firefighters outside of the Mount Prospect Fire Department or Police
Department. If such a process does not yield a qualified candidate, the
Board may then, in its sole discretion and without amending these Rules
and Regulations, establish such standards for examination as it deems
appropriate. All candidates for the position shall be subject to the
pertinent application and disqualification restrictions provided for original
appointments in Chapter 2.
B. Notice of Examination for Police Department and Fire Department
The Board shall set the first and last dates for the giving of the promotional
examination. If the examination is open to the general public, the date for
the opening of the examination process shall be published according to
State law. If the examination process is not open to the general public,
notice shall be posted in three conspicuous places in the appropriate
department. If for scheduling purposes, the Board requires candidates to
file an application for the taking of the exam, the notice shall so state and
give the final date for the filing of the application. Examinations may be
postponed by order of the Board, in which event, the order shall state the
reason for the postponement and shall designate a new date for
conducting the examination. All candidates shall be notified by regular
mail or e-mail of a postponement and of the new date fixed for the
examination.
C. Review
A candidate may request a review of any phase of the promotional
process which he or she believes to be unfair, discriminatory or
inaccurately reported or graded. Failure to file a request for review within
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fourteen (14) days of the posting of the List pursuant to Section 11 of this
Chapter will cause the candidate to become ineligible to participate in a
review process. A request for review shall not interfere with or delay an
ongoing promotional process except by an affirmative vote of not less than
sixty-five percent (65%) of the members of the Board.
The written request for review must be delivered to the Secretary of the
Board or his or her designated representative and must plainly state:
The phase of the promotional process for which review is being
sought.
2. The reason(s) for the request for review.
Reviews will be conducted at the Board's next meeting at which a quorum
is present. The Board shall issue a written response or may conduct such
further investigations as it deems appropriate. However, all reviews shall
be disposed of within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the original
date of the filing of the request for review.
Section 2: Police.
Promotions within the Police Department shall be accomplished in the following
order and in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter.
A. Candidates Eligibility for Participation in Pre -Screening Examination
All pre-screening examinations for promotion shall be competitive among
such officers of the Police Department who shall have completed one (1)
full year of service after being placed on the Certified Record prior to the
date on which the pre-screening examination is commenced.
B. Pre-Screenina Examinations
Content of Examinations
The subject matter of examinations shall be such as will in the
Board's determination fairly test the capacity of the candidate to
discharge the duties of the position to which the candidate seeks
promotion.
2. Criteria and Scori
The criteria for the pre-screening examination shall be selected by
the Chief of Police under the direction of and subject to the
approval of the Board. Thirty percent (30%) of the total points
available shall be attributable to a departmental merit and efficiency
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rating based on the candidate's past performance with the
Department.
3. No Merit Latina if Ogen to General Public
In the event the Board deems it necessary to extend the
examination process to the general public, there shall be no
consideration given to departmental merit and efficiency for any
candidate.
C. Assessment Center
1. Eligible to Proceed. Those individuals in the pre-screening process
who both (1) achieve a minimum score of seventy (70); and (2) rank in the
top eight (8), shall be considered finalists for promotion and be eligible to
participate in an Assessment Center. If fewer than eight (8) achieve a
minimum score of seventy (70), then only those achieving the minimum
will be eligible. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Board may, if
announced prior to the examination, permit up to twenty (20) persons
achieving a minimum score of seventy (70) to advance to the Assessment
Center.
2. Assessment Center Panel
The Assessment Center shall consist of a panel of persons familiar with
the requirements and problems of the position to be filled and having a
demonstrated ability to assess individuals in light of those requirements
and problems. The panel shall be subject to the approval of the Board.
No member of the panel shall be an employee of the Village of Mount
Prospect.
3. Assessment Center Process
The Assessment Center process of examination shall enable the
assessment panel to evaluate the candidate on the following criteria:
a Leadership ability
b, Administrative skills
C. Oral and written communication skills
d. Ability to function satisfactorily in emergency situations, and
e. Ability to supervise subordinates and to perform duties and
functions in conformity with the established goals of the appropriate
department.
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4. Use of Assessment Center Panel Report and Selection of
Candidate to Position
a. The Assessment Center Panel shall complete a report for
the Board and Chief of Police indicating the strengths and
weaknesses of each candidate based on that candidate's
performance in the Assessment Center.
After completion of the Assessment Center and a review of the
report of the Assessment Center Panel, the Board shall eliminate
any remaining candidate who is believed to be unqualified and shall
certify a List of qualified candidates to the Police Chief. The Board
may, upon prior written request of the Police Chief and in its sole
discretion, use the score from the pre-screening examination as a
determinant of ranking, in addition to the Assessment Center
report. Such use of the pre-screening examination must be
announced prior to the commencement of the promotional process.
Otherwise, candidates on the List shall be ranked according to their
performance in the Assessment Center.
b. Selection of Police Candidate. The Police Chief shall then
select the candidate to be promoted from the top four (4) names on
the qualified List. If more than one (1) opening is to be filled at the
same time, the Chief may choose from a number of the candidates
at the top of the List that is three (3) more than the number to be
chosen. (Example: If three (3) candidates are to be chosen, the
Chief may choose from the top six (6) names, if six (6) are to be
chosen, the Chief may choose from the top nine (9) names).
D. Probationary Period
Any Police candidate promoted by virtue of this Chapter shall be classified as on
probationary status for a period of one (1) year following his/her promotion. The
probationary period will terminate automatically at the expiration of the one (1) year
period unless the Police Chief certifies to the Board that the probationary sergeant has
not performed his or her duties satisfactorily during that period. In that event, the
probationary sergeant shall be returned to his or her prior rank using the same
procedure as set forth in Chapter 2, Section 2(L) for the dismissal of original
appointment probationary officers.
E. List of Qualified Candidates
The list of qualified candidates as certified by the Board shall be posted by the
Police Chief and shall be valid for future selection to the position for the period of three
(3) years from the date of posting.
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Section I Fire
A. Eligibility
All examinations for promotion shall be competitive among such officers of
the Fire Department who shall have completed seven (7) full years of
service. Fire officer promotional candidates shall, as of the first date in the
pre-screening process, have successfully completed all of the Office of the
State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Fire Officer I course work to be eligible to
participate in the promotional examination.
B. Content of Examinations
The subject matter of examinations shall be such as will in the Board's
determination fairly test the capacity of the candidate to discharge the
duties of the position to which the candidate seeks promotion. Thirty-five
percent (35%) of the total points available shall be attributable to a
departmental merit and efficiency rating based on the candidate's past
performance with the Department.
C. Assessment Center
The candidates shall submit to an Assessment as set forth below:
Assessment Center Panel
The Assessment Center shall consist of a panel of persons familiar with
the requirements and problems of the position to be filled and having a
demonstrated ability to assess individuals in light of those requirements
and problems. The panel shall be subject to the approval of the Board.
No member of the panel shall be an employee of the Village of Mount
Prospect.
2. Assessment Center Process
The Assessment Center process of examination shall enable the
assessment panel to evaluate the candidate on the following criteria:
a. Leadership ability
b. Administrative skills
c. Oral and written communication skills
d. Ability to function satisfactorily in emergency situations; and
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e. Ability to supervise subordinates and to perform duties and
functions in conformity with the established goals of the appropriate
department.
3. Use of Assessment Center Panel Report and Selection of
Candidate to Position
The Assessment Center Panel shall complete a report for the Board and
Fire Chief indicating the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate
based on that candidate's performance in the Assessment Center. The
scoring shall be done according to a system established by the Board at
the time of announcement of the promotional examination.
D. Preference Points.
Every promotional candidate for the fire department who was engaged in a
military or naval service of the United States at any time for a period of one year and
who was honorably discharged shall be preferred for promotional appointment by
receiving 7/10ths of one point for each six months or fraction thereof, of military or naval
service not exceeding thirty months. This preference shall not apply to persons who
were convicted by court-martial of disobedience of orders where such disobedience
consisted in the refusal to perform military service on the ground of alleged religious or
conscientious objections against war. No person shall receive the preference for a
promotional appointment after he or she has received one promotion from an eligibility
list on which he or she was allowed such preference.
E. Final Score.
The final score shall be determined by a weighted formula based on the current
Collective Bargaining Agreement.
F. List of Qualified Candidates.
The List of qualified candidates as certified by the Board shall be posted by the
Chief and shall be valid for future selection to the position for the period of three (3)
years from the date of posting. The Board shall make the appointments solely
according to their rank on this List.
G. Fire Lieutenant Promotions
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained within this Chapter,
promotions to the position of Fire Lieutenant shall be conducted in accordance with the
terms and conditions as specified within Article XIII of the collective bargaining
agreement by and between the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois and the Mount
Prospect Firefighters Union, Local #4119, I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, currently effective through
December 31, 2011, or as subsequently amended thereafter.
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CHAPTER 4: CHARGES. HEARING OF CHARGES. REMOVALS.
SUSPENSIONS AND DISCHARGES
Section 1: Suspension of Not More than Five (5) Days
The Chief of the Fire or Police Department shall have the right to suspend
any officer under his/her command for a period not to exceed the
equivalent of five (5) eight (8) hour work days, provided that no charge for
the same offense has been filed and is pending before the Board. Nothing
outside of this Chapter 4, Section 1 shall affect the Chiefs right to order
such a suspension. Any suspension by the Chief under this Section shall
be reported to the Board within seventy-two (72) hours after giving notice
of the suspension to the officer.
Section 2: Appeal Process.
Any officer so suspended may appeal to the Board for a review of the
Chief's suspension order within five (5) days after receiving written notice
of the suspension. This must be done by filing written notice of such
appeal with the Chairperson of the Board. The Board shall then meet to
discuss and determine the disposition of the appeal. The Board may, in
its sole discretion, request information or testimony from the appealing
officer to aid in its determination of the appropriate disposition. If any
evidence or testimony is taken, the burden of proof shall be on the officer
to establish that the Chief was not justified in ordering the suspension.
Upon such an appeal by the officer, the Board may sustain the action of
the Fire or Police Chief, may reverse it with instructions that the
suspended officer receive his/her pay for the period involved, may
suspend the officer for an additional period of time of not more than thirty
(30) days or discharge him/her, depending on its consideration of the
issues.
Section 3: Discharge, Demotion or Suspension of More than Five (5)
Days.
Except as set forth in Section 1 of this Chapter 4, no non -probationary,
sworn member of the Fire or Police Department shall be suspended,
demoted or discharged except upon written charges and after an
opportunity to be heard in his/her own defense. The hearings shall be
governed by the Village Code and this Chapter 4. Charges shall be made
in writing to any member of the Board by the Fire or Police Chief, the
Village Manager or the Village President. The charges shall then be filed
with the Secretary of the Board.
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Section 4: Pre -Hearing Suspension
After charges have been filed but prior to the hearing, the Board on its
own motion or on motion of the Police or Fire Chief may suspend without
pay the person against whom the charges have been preferred for a
period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If the Board determines after the
hearing that the charges are not sustained, that person shall be
reimbursed for all pay withheld. If the officer requests a continuance of
the hearing beyond thirty (30) days, Section 7(E) of this Chapter 4 shall
apply.
Section 5: Dispositions by the Board after Hearinq
Upon a finding of guilty of the written charge(s), the Board may suspend
the officer for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days without pay, remove
him/her from office or discharge him/her.
Section 6: Demotions
A. Any Police Sergeant or Fire Lieutenant who was promoted to that
rank by the Board may also be demoted by the Board. Such
demotion may be made only upon the written request of the Fire or
Police Chief. The request shall clearly set forth the reasons for the
demotion. The officer shall be notified in writing, by registered mail
or personal service, of such determination and shall be requested
to appear before the Board at a specified time and place for a
hearing relative to the demotion. The time for the hearing shall be
set by the Board within thirty (30) days of the time of the filing of the
report with the Board. The officer shall be given an opportunity to
be heard in his/her own defense at the hearing. Such demotion
shall be made only after the Board has found that the officer is
deficient in the performance of his or her duties in any one or more
of the following areas:
Leadership ability.
2. Administrative skills.
3. Communication skills.
4. Ability to function in a satisfactory manner in an emergency.
5. Ability to supervise subordinates.
6. Ability to perform duties and functions in conformance with
the established goals of the Department.
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B. Any Fire Lieutenant or Police Sergeant may request and/or consent
to a demotion to a lower rank subject, however, to the concurrence
of the Board.
Section 7: Hearing Procedures
A. "Counsel" means one who is an attorney in good standing in the
State of Illinois. However, the Board may, upon petition by a party
appearing before it, permit an attorney licensed in another state to
represent that party.
B. The right to determine that "cause" exists in a particular case is
vested solely with the Board.
C. The complainant initiating any proceeding, which provides for a
hearing before the Board has the burden of proof to establish that
cause does exist by a "preponderance of the evidence." Even if the
question of a crime is involved, the standard of "beyond a
reasonable doubt" shall not be applied in the hearing before the
Board.
D. The phrase "preponderance of evidence" is defined as the greater
weight of the evidence. It rests with that evidence which, when
fairly considered, produces the stronger impression, has a greater
weight and is more convincing as to its truth when weighed against
the evidence produced in opposition.
E. All hearings shall be in compliance with the Illinois Open Meetings
Act. This requirement recognizes that certain personnel matters
may be undertaken in closed session.
F. At the time and place of hearing, each party may be represented by
counsel if that party so desires.
G. All disciplinary hearings before the Board shall be recorded by a
Certified Stenographic Reporter to be employed by the Board.
H. The records of all hearings will not be transcribed by the reporter
unless requested by the Board or a party before the Board. Any
party requesting a transcript shall pay the cost of the transcript.
All witnesses shall be placed under oath prior to testifying.
The Board will first hear witnesses testifying in substantiation of the
charges against the respondent. The respondent may then present
and examine those witnesses testifying in substantiation of his or
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her position. All parties shall have the right to cross-examine
witnesses presented by the opposing party.
K. The matter will be decided by the Board solely on the evidence
presented at the hearings.
L. A request to the Board for a rehearing, reconsideration,
modification, vacation or alteration of a decision of the Board may
be permitted only upon unanimous consent of the Board and only if
requested within five (5) days of the filing of the decision.
Section 8: Pre -Hearing Procedure
A. Complaints
All charges shall be made in a written complaint. The complaint
shall be filed with the Board as specified in Section 2 and shall
contain a plain and concise statement of the facts upon which the
complaint is brought and the rules, laws, regulations or policies
which are alleged to have been violated.
B. Notification of Hearing
Upon the filing of a complaint, the following action shall be taken by
the Board:
The accused shall be notified in writing by registered mail or
personal service of the charges and of a specified time and
place to appear before the Board for a hearing on those
charges. If after making all reasonable efforts to serve
notice of the charges on the officer, such service has not
been accomplished, the Board shall make a record of its
efforts and may proceed with the hearing in the absence of
the officer.
2. There shall be a minimum of five (5) days between the time
at which the accused was notified of the hearing and the
commencement of the hearing.
C. Subpoenas
The complainant and/or the respondent may, at any time before the
hearing, make written application to the Board for a subpoena to
secure the appearance and testimony of any individual or to have
him/her produce books, papers, records, accounts and other
documents as may be deemed by the Board to be relevant to the
hearing. On the filing of such application, a subpoena will be
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issued for any named person. An application for subpoena should
contain the names and addresses of the individuals to be
subpoenaed and the identity of any documents which the person is
to produce. A subpoena will not be issued for anyone residing
outside of the State of Illinois. Such a subpoena shall be
enforceable in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. The Board
may issue subpoenas sua sponte and may require that any
application for subpoena be filed less than thirty (30) days prior to
the hearing.
D. Continuances
The matter of granting or refusing to grant a continuance is within
the discretion of the Board. No hearing shall be continued at the
request of any of the parties to a proceeding unless the request is
received in writing by the Board at least three (3) days before the
scheduled hearing date. In the event any officer, who has been
suspended pending the hearing, desires a continuance, the Board
may require the officer to stipulate that if the officer is found guilty of
the charges, but is retained as an officer after the hearing, no
compensation shall accrue to the officer for the period of the
continuance. Additionally, if the suspension is without pay, the
continuance shall be granted upon the condition that the accused
officer agree that no claim for compensation shall be made for the
period of the continuance.
E. Continuance Because of Inability to Serve Subpoenas
Any request for continuance by reason of inability to serve
subpoenas shall be filed in the office of the Board at least three (3)
days before the date set for the hearing. However, the Board in its
discretion may waive this rule.
F. Stipulation
Parties may, on their own behalf or by counsel, stipulate and agree
in writing or on the record to any facts material to the charges or to
a finding of guilty. The facts so stipulated shall be considered as
evidence in the proceeding.
G. Sufficiency of Charges, Objections
Any motion objecting to the sufficiency of the charges must be filed
in writing not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
commencement of the hearing.
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H. Service
All papers, required to be served by these Rules and Regulations,
shall be delivered personally to the party designated or mailed by
United States mail in an envelope properly addressed with postage
prepaid to the designated party at his or her last known residence
as reflected by the complaint filed with the Board. Proof of service
of any paper may be made by certification of any person that the
paper was delivered to the designated party personally or by filing a
signed return receipt showing that a paper was mailed by either
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to a party's last
known address.
All papers may be filed with the Board by mailing or delivering them
personally to the Secretary of the Board or by delivering them to the
Village Clerk at the Village Hall. For purposes of these Rules and
Regulations, the filing date of any papers filed with the Board shall
be the date it was actually received by the person specified in these
Rules and Regulations.
Forms of Paper
All papers filed in any proceeding shall be typewritten or
printed and shall be on one side of the paper only.
2. If typewritten, the lines shall be double spaced except that
long quotations may be single spaced and indented.
3. All papers shall not be larger than "8-1/2 wide by 11 long"
and shall have inside margins of not less than one inch.
4. The original of all papers filed shall be signed in ink by the
party filing the paper or by his or her attorney.
5. If papers are filed by an attorney, they must include the
attorney's name and address and telephone number.
K. Computation of Time
The time within which any act under these rules is to be done shall
be computed by excluding the first day and including the last. If the
last day is a Sunday or holiday, as defined or fixed in any statute
now or hereafter enforced in this state, that day shall also be
excluded.
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L. Date of Hearing
The date which the Board sets for hearing on the charges shall be
within thirty (30) days of the time of the filing of the charges.
Section 9: Findings and Order
The Board shall, within fifteen (15) days after the hearing is completed,
enter its written findings and order on the records of the Board and notify
the parties.
The findings and decision of the Board following a hearing of charges shall
be preserved by the Secretary. Notice of the findings and decision shall
be sent to the officer involved and the department head for enforcement.
If the decision is that the officer is guilty of the charge(s) and discharge is
ordered, the discharge shall be effective immediately.
CHAPTER 5: GENERAL
Section 1: Rules
All officers shall be governed by these Rules and Regulations and the
Rules and Regulations of their respective department. Any conflict
between these Rules and Regulations and those of the respective
departments shall be resolved by the application of these Rules and
Regulations.
Each rule passed by the Board and each section is an independent rule.
The holding of any rule or section to be void, invalid, or ineffective for any
reason does not affect the validity of any other rule or section.
Section 2: Additional Powers of the Board
The Board shall have such other powers and duties as are given it by the
Corporate Authorities.
Section 3: Violation of Rules or Laws
Any violation of the laws of any municipality or state, or federal law, or of
these Rules and Regulations, or the rules, regulations or other orders of
the respective Fire or Police Department, by any officer shall be cause,
among other things, for the filing of charges against the officer, and for the
taking of disciplinary action.
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Section 4: Appeal and/or Review
All final administrative decisions of the Board may be reviewed pursuant to
Administrative Review as adopted by the Illinois Compiled Statutes. This
shall be the sole means of securing judicial review of the Board's decision.
Section 5: Leave of Absence.
Leaves of absence shall be granted by reason of military service or
temporary duty -related disability approved by the appropriate Pension
Board, as required in Ch. 65, Sec. 10-2.1-23 ILCS, or as may otherwise
be required by state or federal regulation.
Section 6: Political Contributions
No officer shall be under any obligation to contribute to any fund or to
render any political service. No officer shall be discharged or otherwise
prejudiced for refusing to do so. No officer shall discharge or demote or in
any manner change the official rank or compensation of any other person
for withholding or refusing to pay any contribution of money or service or
any other valuable thing for any political purpose. No officer shall in any
other manner directly or indirectly use his or her official authority or
influence to compel or induce any other person to pay or render any
political assessment, subscription, contribution or service.
Section 7; Political Activities
No officer shall use his or her official authority or position to coerce or
influence the political action of any person or body or to interfere with any
election. This shall not prevent the officer from expressing a political
opinion, so long as the expression is not detrimental to the efficiency and
discipline of the department.
While on duty, no officer may take part in any political campaign, solicit
funds or signatures for any political purpose, act as a worker at the polls,
or distribute badges, color or indicia favoring or opposing a candidate for
election or nomination to a public office.
Section 8: Retirement
The age for retirement of all full time sworn members of the Fire and
Police Department is sixty-five (65) years.
Section 9: Effect
These Rules and Regulations dated supersede
and replace all Rules and Regulations previously issued by the Board.
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These Rules and Regulations shall be in full force and effect after being
duly adopted and published.
DATE:
Village President, Village of Mount Prospect
Village Clerk
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REVISED JUNE 2, 2015
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION URGING PROTECTION OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) is a corporate organization
representing municipalities and townships chartered within the State of Illinois and the Counties
of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a member of the Northwest Municipal
Conference; and
WHEREAS, the public officials of the Northwest Municipal Conference represent forty-five
local governmental bodies and a population of over 1.3 million residents; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois and Chapter 5,
Act 220 paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, authorize and encourage
intergovernmental association and cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the protection of all state collected local government revenues (including the Local
Government Distributive Fund, sales tax and the motor fuel tax) is tantamount for ensuring that
Illinois communities have sufficient resources to provide quality public services that protect the
health, safety and welfare of our residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, local government revenues, including the motor fuel tax, were reduced to balance
the Fiscal Year 2015 budget; and
WHEREAS, a proposal to reduce the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) by 50% in
the state's Fiscal Year 2016 budget is currently under consideration; and
WHEREAS, a 50% reduction in the LGDF would take over $66 million away from our member
communities that would result in crippling public safety and/or other critical service cuts or
result in property and/or other taxes increases; and
WHEREAS, the NWMC, on May 13, 2015, passed Resolution 2015-2, strongly opposing any
reduction to local government revenues.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
ACTING PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE POWERS
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect concurs with the NWMC resolution and
urges the Governor and the General Assembly to protect full funding of the Local Government
Distributive Fund (LGDF) and other revenue sources.
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect will actively work to protect the LGDF
and other revenue sources that allow local governments to provide for the health, safety and
general welfare of their residents.
SECTION THREE: That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Office of the Governor
and the Northwest Municipal Conference.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of June, 2015.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk