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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (HR)
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MEETING DATE:
December 17, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Human Resources Management Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi ("City") and the Lodi Police Dispatchers Association (LPDA) for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Representatives from the City and LPDA 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 included as Attachment 1 for Council review and approval. 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
* 11.82% wage adjustment over the term of the MOU as follows:
o 5.82% equity adjustment effective July 7, 2025;
o 3% equity adjustment effective December 22, 2025;
o 3% cost-of-living adjustment 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 approval of the MOU, whichever is later.
* Reduce total employee pension contribution by 3% effective July 6, 2026.
* Add Graveyard incentive of 2.5% effective December 22, 2025, following City Council approval of the MOU.
* Add Wellness Incentive of fifty dollars ($50) per month to be paid on a per pay period basis, upon successfully passing a physical agility examination on an annual basis.
* Add Training Incentive Side Letter from 2023 into the MOU.
* Add eligibility for Property and Evidence Technician training incentive of 5% effective December 22, 2025, fol...
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