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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the Police Officers Association of Lodi 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 Police Officers Association of Lodi (POAL) for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Representatives from the City and the POAL have been bargaining over a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the past seven (7) 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
* Six and one-half percent (6.5%) wage adjustment over the term of the contract
o Three and one-half percent (3.5%) equity adjustment effective December 22, 2025;
o Three percent (3%) cost-of-living adjustment effective July 5, 2027.
* Off salary schedule payment of seven thousand six hundred and ninety-six dollars and eighty-one cents ($7,696.81) to be paid December 22, 2025 pay period, after City Council approval of the MOU.
* 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.
* Add Graveyard incentive, 2.5% effective December 22, 2025, following City Council approval of the MOU.
* Increase bilingual incentive to $200 per month effective December 22, 2025, following City Council approval of the MOU.
* Increase Longevity Pay - If approved, the longevity incentive wil...
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