AMMO GRANT APPLICATION S BLAKE.PDF

29 August 2023

Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board “ORIGINAL GRANT APPLICATION”
1415 North 7 Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Dear Constable Ethics Standards and Training Board,

The Maricopa County Constables are applying for the announced equipment grant FY24 CNA EG Cycle
IV Grant. Enclosed is a copy of the Equipment Grant Application (I original and 1 thumb drive copy).

Maricopa County Constables are an agency of Maricopa County government and qualify to apply for
the announced equipment grant. The grant application requests the sum of $6,890.28 including tax to
allow Constables in Maricopa County to have practice and qualifying ammunition.

| am not requesting any advance payment.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (602) 769-4488, as | will be happy to respond or
to attend any meeting in person to answer those questions.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Maricopa County Constables,

Scat Blake

Maricopa County Constable

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COUNTY

IV. Grant Application Package Materials A. Statement of Applicant Eligibility INSTRUCTIONS: Please
describe the nature of your organization and explain how you are eligible to apply for the Board
Equipment Grant Program. Please limit your response to no more than 1,000 words and attach as
exhibits accompanying documentation of your eligibility, including but not limited to the county
resolution authorizing the collection of writ fees to be paid to the Board.

Response:

The Maricopa County Constables Office is applying for the FY24 CNA EG Cycle IV Grant closing at 12:00
PM Friday September 8, 2023. The Constables Office is an agency within Maricopa County
government. The Constables Office is eligible to apply for these grant funds as they are intended to
provide equipment to be utilized by Constables. The Maricopa County Constables Office consists of 26
Constables and nine Deputy Constables.

An attachment containing the names of the Maricopa County Constables and Deputy Constables is
being provided. Also attached is a copy of agenda item #C-25-07-002-0-00 voted on by the Maricopa
County Board of Supervisors authorizing the implementation of a five-dollar writ fee pursuant to
A.R.S. 22-138 as required by the Constable Ethics Standards and Training Board which shows that
Maricopa County is participating in the collection of writ fees that fund grants for the Constable
Ethics, Standards and Training Board.

FY2024 Constable Training Grant Manual & Application July 1, 2023. Project Proposal Form
INSTRUCTIONS: Please describe completely the project you propose to complete if awarded the Board
Training Grant. Be complete in your description of the project. At a minimum, your response must
contain: 1. A detailed description of the proposed project. 2. An explanation of how many hours will be
credited to the Applicant’s mandatory annual training requirements in accordance with A.R.S. 22-
137(D). 3. Identify the name of constables that will be trained; 4. An explanation of outcomes to be
expected from the funding proposal. 5. An explanation of how grant funds will be used (this is nota
substitute for the project budget required in Section IV C.

Response:

1. All Maricopa County Constables, and Deputy Constables, who are firearms certified will use this
ammunition for qualification practice and qualifications with their firearms. Currently a minimum
score of 210 out of a perfect score of 250 must be met in order to carry a firearm in Maricopa County
annually. Starting in January 2024 the firearms qualification will change. Some may find this change in
the firearms qualification challenging. For this purpose, this ammo and sufficient time and practice
will provide Constables and Deputy Constables the ability to adjust and perform well with the new
firearms qualification in 2024.

2. This ammunition will help Constables and Deputy Constables in Maricopa County with firearms
proficiency and qualifications, which in turn will ensure their safety while serving both civil and
criminal process. Furthermore, this ammunition purchase will cover the balance of 2023 and the rest
of 2024.

3. With the purchase of this ammunition it is expected that for the next year all Constables who
attend our semi-annual qualifications will be able to both practice and qualify with this ammunition.

All Constables who carry firearms must qualify at least one time per year to carry a firearm. The
ability to carry a firearm will help ensure the safety of all Constables while they carry out their duties
serving civil and criminal process.

4. This ammunition will be used for all Constables who attend our semi-annual firearms training
ammunition to practice and qualify to meet the minimum requirements set forth for peace officers to
carry a firearm on and off duty.

FY2024 Constable Training Grant Manual & Application July 1, 2023. Project Budget INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a detailed budget for the project and identify all revenue and expenses that will be
applied and incurred in the completion of the project.

Response:

1. The funding for the purchase of ammunition will be a onetime payment to Combat Cartridge. The
Maricopa County Constables and Maricopa County have used Combat Cartridge for procurement of
ammunition. This is the only bid we are submitting. See attached invoice. The funding will take place
within 30 days of acceptance of this grant.

2. The ammunition purchase through Combat Cartridge is 2000 rounds of 45 ACP 230 grain FMJ. And
20,000 rounds of 9MM 115 grain FMJ CCl ammo.

3. The projected number of Maricopa County Constables and Deputy Constables to benefit from the
purchase of this ammunition is 26 Constables and 9 Deputy Constables.

4. The ammunition purchase through Combat Cartridge is 2000 rounds of 45 ACP — 230 grain FMJ cost
is $0.518 per round including tax. The ammunition purchase of 20,000 rounds of 9MM 115 grain FMJ
CCI ammo cost is $0.292 per round including tax. Tax for the entire purchase is $416.28. For a total of
$6,890.28. The Maricopa County Constables procures ammunition from Combat Cartridge as its only
vendor. We will not be submitting three bids.

5. The only funding source for our ammunition is through the Constables Ethics, Standards and
Training Board equipment grant. The total for the ammunition and tax is $6,890.28. The ammunition
will be purchased within thirty days of this equipment grant acceptance from the Constables Ethics,
Standards and Training Board.

FY2024 Constable Training Grant Manual & Application July 1, 2023. Project Performance Measures
INSTRUCTIONS: On this page, please identify at least four (4) performance measurements that will
illustrate the outcomes of your proposal. The performance measurements you identify in this section, as
approved by the CESTB, will become provisions of your grant contract if the Applicant is selected as the
CNA -Training Grant Program Grantee. The performance measurements must demonstrate how the
proposed project will meet the program goals described in the Grant Manual.

Response:

1. 26 Constables and 9 Deputy Constables will benefit from the equipment funding in Maricopa
County. In addition, the new firearms qualification will be enacted in 2024. This ammunition grant will
help with Constable and Deputy Constable proficiency, accuracy and professionalism.

2. The estimated savings from the Constables Ethics, Standards and Training Board awarding this
grant to Maricopa County would be $6,890.28.

3. The safety of all Maricopa County Constables and Deputy Constables would be improved by
awarding the requested grant by increasing firearms proficiency and firearms safety. Firearms
proficiency is reached through building up muscle memory and the repetition of firing firearms. Thus,
benefiting the citizens of Maricopa County because Constables and Deputy Constables will be
refreshed on proper techniques, safety and accuracy.

4. The funding of this grant will benefit all Constables and Deputy Constables in Maricopa County by
improving and building the correct muscle memory for the proper techniques of handling, drawing
and firing a firearm used by a Constable and Deputy Constables.

FY2024 Constable Training Grant Manual & Application July 1, 2023. Request for Advance Payment &
Justification INSTRUCTIONS: As described in the Request for Grant Applications, grant awards are
typically disbursed as reimbursements for expenses incurred in the completion of projects. However,
the Board will consider requests for Advance Payment of funding pursuant to the provisions of the
Request for Grant Applications. If you require advance payment, please identify what portion of the
project budget is being requested in advance and clearly explain the reason(s) why an advance is
required for the completion of the project. If you are not requesting advanced funds, please state that in
this section. Please note that if your request for advance payment is approved, you will be subject to the
terms outlined in section III.B of the Request for Grant Applications.

Response:
Maricopa County will not require advance funding.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Maricopa County Constables,
Scott Blake

Maricopa County Constable

31 August 2023