TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Matt Henry, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Dawnn Jackson, Management Analyst - Administration
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of a Grant from the Public Entity Risk Management Authority
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RECOMMENDATION
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Accept a Public Entity Risk Management Authority Grant Award of $2,500; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget to allocate and appropriate the grant funding.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
None.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Plan, program and create infrastructure development.
DISCUSSION
The City of Murrieta has been awarded the Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA) 2024 Risk Management Award for “Law Enforcement Risk Management,” which includes a $2,500 reimbursement grant. This award recognizes the City’s Police Department, under the leadership of former and retired Police Chief Tony Conrad, for fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and best practices among PERMA member agencies through initiatives such as the Chiefs’ Roundtables. These efforts have strengthened law enforcement risk management and contributed to a safer, more resilient community.
The grant will be used to replace and upgrade outdated employee workstations at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Police Department substation with ergonomically designed furniture and equipment. New workstations will include adjustable-height desks, ergonomic chairs with lumbar support, and monitor arms to allow proper screen positioning. These improvements will create a safer, healthier work environment by:
• Promoting healthy posture and reducing physical strain during computer use;
• Mitigating the risk of repetitive stress injuries and musculoskeletal discomfort; and
• Enhancing employee safety, comfort, and productivity.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the acceptance of the PERMA Risk Management Award grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff recommends that the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget revenue and expenditure accounts to allocate and appropriate the grant funds. The $2,500 grant will cover the cost of workstation upgrades. There is no matching requirement, and the funds will be fully applied toward the enhancements.
ATTACHMENTS
1. PERMA 2024 Risk Award Letter