TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Matt Henry, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Dawnn Jackson, Management Analyst - Administration
SUBJECT:
title
Approve Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) Use Agreement with Riverside County for Full Time and Emergency Radio Use
end
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approve the five-year Public Safety Enterprise Communication Use Agreement with Riverside County for full time and emergency radio use.
body
PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 3, 2025, City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budget.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
BACKGROUND
The Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) system, established by Riverside County (County) in 2005, provides a reliable, digital radio communication network designed to enhance interoperability among public safety agencies, eliminate historical coverage gaps, and support coordinated response efforts during emergencies.
The Murrieta Police Department became the first municipal law enforcement agency to join PSEC on July 20, 2015. The City of Murrieta (City) has since maintained participation through two successive agreements, with the current agreement set to expire on June 30, 2025.
The County has drafted a new Use Agreement, which will extend the City’s participation through June 30, 2030, with the option to renew in writing for one (1) five-year increment. This agreement ensures the City’s continued uninterrupted access to the PSEC system and continued support for critical public safety communications.
Per Section 3.08.280(G) of the Murrieta Municipal Code, the City Manager is authorized to enter into contracts for personal services, for professional and consulting services, and for other contractual services without observing the bidding procedure provided in this chapter when the City Council finds that adherence to the procedures in this chapter would be inefficient, impractical and unnecessary. Given the City’s established use of the PSEC system and the system’s critical public safety function, staff recommends approval under this provision.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total estimated annual cost for this contract for the Police Department and Fire Department’s radios to use the PSEC system in Fiscal Year 2025/26 is $497,949.24 and $144,650.88, respectively. PSEC system rates are reviewed and approved annually, with any adjustments taking effect on July 1, of each fiscal year.
Funding for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 has been included in the adopted biennial budget under Operating Budget Account 1103120-60480 (Police) and 1113520-60480 (Fire). Funding for subsequent years will be requested and addressed through future budget cycles, subject to appropriation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. PSEC Use Agreement