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CITY OF COLTON of �4, C>,000rPorate AGENDA REPORT 1887 a If o''4 For Council Meeting of December 20, 1994 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 21, 1994 FROM: Gracie Fernandez Harmon Personnel Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO PERS TO DETERMINE INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH D. DUNHAM BACKGROUND: Officer Joseph D. Dunham has been employed by the City of Colton since June 1, 1988. On October 14, 1993, Officer Dunham was struck by an automobile while on duty, causing severe injuries to the lower left portion of his body. Officer Dunham received surgical repair for an open fracture to his right tibia at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Officer Dunham received emergency irrigation and debridement of the tibia fracture and intramedullary rodding with an unreamed intramedullary nail. On April 25, 1994, Officer Dunham underwent open bone grafting surgery. On November 2, 1994, Officer Dunham was declared permanent and stationary by Orthopedist John W. Skubic. Officer Dunham continues to experience left leg and ankle pain and has loss of ankle range of motion to approximately 90% of normal. He is unable to return to his duties as a Police Officer and has permanent work restrictions. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the report of Dr. John W. Skubic, Officer Dunham will be unable to return to his duties as a Police Officer. Under PERS law, the City Council or its designee makes the determination as to when a Safety employee is disabled and if the injury is industrial. Police Chief Peter Mireles and I recommend that the City Council determine that Officer Dunham be retired for industrial disability effective November 2, 1994, by adopting the attac resolution. CONCUR:Za �- City Manager Attachment: Resolution B 17 : AGNDNHM