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Lebanon City Council Meeting - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
IBEW Local 753 Agreement Includes 15% Average Wage Increase to Boost Retention
A side agreement between the city of Lebanon and Local 753 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for FY27 was approved. This agreement addresses wage provisions to improve recruitment and retention of qualified workers. It includes a 15% average increase for the electrical unit to reach market pay, with everyone receiving at least a 5% pay adjustment. A significant concession from the union involves a tenure-based approach for journeyman linemen, granting a one-time 2% salary adjustment for each year of service, up to a maximum of 10 years. This aims to retain experienced linemen who were previously leaving for higher salaries elsewhere. The agreement brings journeyman linemen pay to approximately $100,000 annually.
City to Utilize Search Engine Marketing Grant for Tourism Promotion
The city will enter into a search engine marketing grant program with the Missouri Division of Tourism, costing $4,200 for the city's share of an $8,400 program. This program utilizes Osborne Bar Paramore, the sole authorized company, to build a targeted online presence. The goal is to ensure the city appears in search results for terms related to tourism in Lebanon, such as 'things to do in Lebanon' or 'Route 66 in Lebanon.' This program has been in place for many years.
Lebanon Gears Up for Extensive July 4th Celebrations with Picnics, Fireworks, and Community Events
The city is preparing for significant July 4th celebrations, including a community picnic on July 3rd downtown with free hot dogs, chips, and water donated by Missouri Eagle and Essential Water. The picnic will feature live music, extended business hours, a reading of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, and a military flyover. On July 4th, there will be two fireworks shows at the airport: one by the city and another by the Plaster family. Additionally, a kids' bike contest will occur on July 3rd downtown, organized by The Paper. Food trucks will be available at the airport fireworks event.
Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Approved with 5.2% Average Pay Increase
A new collective bargaining agreement between the city of Lebanon and the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) for a two-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, was approved. The agreement maintains most existing contract language, with modifications primarily in economic aspects like pay administration and compensation. The average increase across all steps is 5.2%, largely due to an increase in starting pay from $20.77 to $22.50 per hour for entry-level officers. Other steps see increases ranging from 3% to 5%. The agreement also introduces a corporal designation, creating a clearer career ladder.
City Council Approves FY2026-2027 Budget of $85.7 Million, Includes Bond Fund Allocations for Infrastructure Projects
The council reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, totaling $85,691,508. This budget includes several staff-initiated amendments, such as $300,000 for a new rooftop unit at the civic center, and allocations for a bond fund. The bond fund includes provisions for a new well ($2 million), resurfacing 10 ballpark fields ($2 million), and upgrading the golf course clubhouse ($1.25 million). A proposed roadway extension at the airport for a fire training facility was removed from the budget as the facility will be relocated to an underutilized area in the industrial park. Council members expressed concerns about the capital fund's capacity if all bond projects are approved and the potential strain on revenue for bond payments over the next three to four years. It was clarified that budget line items represent planned projects and staff work, not immediate expenditures.
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