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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director, for a Salary Increase to $188,760 Retroactive to February 5, 2025 (CM)
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MEETING DATE:
July 2, 2025
PREPARED BY:
James Lindsay, Acting City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution to Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Employment Agreement with Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director, for a Salary Increase to $188,760 Retroactive to February 5, 2025.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Lodi has made economic development a top strategic priority. Since joining the City on February 5, 2024, Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director, has demonstrated outstanding leadership and initiative in advancing this objective. His work has included strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, initiating business attraction efforts, supporting local entrepreneurs, and laying the groundwork for long-term strategic success.
Mr. Aguilar has taken a proactive role in developing the City's first Economic Development Strategic Plan, developing new programming, and coordinating with various public and private agencies to position Lodi as a competitive and desirable place for investment. His results have garnered positive feedback from the business community and reflect the high standards expected by the City Council.
The current salary for the Economic Development Director is $171,600. Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Executive Management Statement of Benefits, the City Manager may increase the salary of a Department Director up to 10% upon the employee's first year Performance Evaluation. The average salary for this classification among fourteen of Lodi's comparable cities is $185,059.
STRATEGIC VISION:
1A. Downtown: Community and Economic Development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommended salary adjustment will result in an approximate ...
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