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Adopt Resolution Appointing Ricardo Garcia to the Position of Police Chief and Approving the Related Employment Agreement, effective December 30, 2023 (ISD - HR)
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MEETING DATE:
November 15, 2023
PREPARED BY:
Adele Post, Human Resources Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution appointing Ricardo Garcia to the position of Police Chief and approving the related Employment Agreement, effective December 30, 2023.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Current Police Chief Sierra Brucia has announced his retirement from the City of Lodi effective December 30, 2023. This item requests that Council appoint Ricardo Garcia as the Police Chief, effective at 5:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023.
Attached is the draft employment agreement with Ricardo Garcia to be employed as the Police Chief for the City of Lodi.
STRATEGIC VISION:
7A. Public Safety: Reach and maintain full staffing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The employment agreement reflects an annual salary of $238,812.72.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
No cost in excess of the current budget.
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Adele Post
Human Resources Manager
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Andrew C. Keys
Interim City Manager