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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid-Management Organization for the Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)
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MEETING DATE:
November 19, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Cristina Gonzales, Interim Human Resources Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid-Management Organization for the Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Representatives from the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Mid-Management Organization (LPMO) have been bargaining over a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the past six months and have reached a tentative agreement, subject to Council approval.
The proposed version of the MOU is attached as Attachment 1 for Council review and approval. However, as of the time of this agenda publishing, the Schedule A table with salary ranges for each LPMO position projected over the term of the MOUis still being finalized and it will be submitted at the Council meeting on November 19, 2025 by bluesheet.
A summary of the key changes to the MOU are as follows:
? The term of the MOU shall be from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
? Nine percent (9%) wage adjustment for the benchmark classification of Lieutenant over the term of the contract as follows:
o Three percent (3%) effective July 7, 2025;
o Three percent (3%) effective July 6, 2026; and
o Three percent (3%) effective July 5, 2027.
o The Sergeant will be twenty (20%) percent below the Lieutenant, the Captain will be twenty percent above the Lieutenant (20%)
? Effective July 7, 2025 - One-time, off-schedule payment equivalent to three percent (3%) of base wages earned for the period of July 7, 2025 through December 22, 2025. This payment shall not affect salary range placement.
? City shall pay up to 90% of the medical pre...
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