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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Statement of Benefits (SOB) Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid-Management for the Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)
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MEETING DATE:
December 17, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Cristina Gonzales, Interim Human Resources Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Statement of Benefits Between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Fire Mid-Management 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 Fire Mid-Management (LFMM) have been bargaining over a successor Statement of Benefits (SOB) for the past six months and have reached a tentative agreement, subject to Council approval.
The proposed version of the SOB is attached as Attachment 1 for Council review and approval. A summary of the key changes in the SOB are as follows:
? The term of the SOB shall be from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
? Twenty percent (20%) salary separation from Battalion Chief top step to top step Training/Administrative Captain rate effective December 22, 2025 or the first pay period following City Council approval of the SOB, whichever is later.
? Ten percent (10%) salary separation from Deputy Chief top step to top step Battalion Chief rate, effective December 22, 2025 or the first pay period following City Council approval of the SOB, whichever is later.
? One-time distribution of 3% for July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 payable effective December 22, 2025 or the first pay period following City Council approval of SOB, whichever is later.
? Three percent (3%) cost-of-living increase effective July 6, 2026.
? Three percent (3%) cost-of-living increase effective July 5, 2027.
? City shall pay up to 90% of the medical premium, by enrollment category, for the lowest cost HMO plan available in the zip code 95240, effective January 1, 2026 or the first pay period following City Council a...
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