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Lincoln council approves two‑year MOU with Police Officers Association; $515,097 estimated cost
Summary
The council approved a two‑year successor memorandum of understanding with the Lincoln Police Officers Association covering 2025–2026. Key terms include a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2025, 2% for 2026, a 2.5% market adjustment for non‑sworn classifications, higher bilingual pay and a longevity increase; staff said the estimated cost is $515,
The Lincoln City Council on Tuesday approved a two‑year successor memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Lincoln Police Officers Association covering Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026.
Veronica (staff) summarized the agreement, saying the bargaining unit represents 23 sworn officers and 12 non‑sworn staff and that after nine months of negotiations the parties reached a tentative agreement on June 12. Key contract provisions she listed include a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) effective Jan. 1, 2025, a 2% COLA effective Jan. 1, 2026, a 2.5% market adjustment for non‑sworn classifications included in the group, an increase in bilingual certification pay from $75 to $100 per month, and a longevity pay step equal to 3% of base pay for employees with 10 or more years of service.
Veronica said the estimated fiscal impact of the MOU is approximately $515,097 over the two‑year term and that the current and proposed fiscal years’ budgets include funding to cover the cost. The council voted to approve the MOU; roll call shows Mayor Pro Tem Brown, Council Member Eklund, Council Member Reedy, Council Member Pearl and Mayor Andreatta voting yes.
Why it matters: The MOU sets wages and benefits for the city’s police personnel for a two‑year period and has an immediate budgetary impact that the administration says is funded in the proposed budgets.
What’s next: The city will implement the pay adjustments and administrative changes described in the MOU and monitor budget impacts as part of regular financial reporting.
