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Exhibit A Scope of Work CARES Funds are provided for Rental Assistance needed by City of Everett Residents that have been directly impacted by COVID-19. Direct assistance to households shall be made as follows: 1. Eligibility and Payments a) Households in the City of Everett who have not been able to pay rent and/or utilities due to a COVID19 related reason qualify for rental assistance. b) Funds may be provided to serve households at any income level. Eligible expenses include charges for rent and/or utilities which were incurred between March 1, 2020, and November 30, 2020. c) Late fees and interest penalty payments are not allowed. d) Assistance is not limited to one consecutive time period. e) No specific limit is set for the amount of assistance provided per household. f) Payment must be made directly to landlords and/or utilities on behalf of the tenant, but only on the basis of the qualification of the renter. g) Households may receive rent assistance from more than one source of funds provided they do not receive more than one payment for the same expense. h) Move-ins:first, last,deposit may be paid as long as the move is a direct result of COVID-19. i) Move-in assistance:first, last, deposit may be paid for an eligible household provided the move is a result of the pandemic. 2. Management a) All funds must be expended no later than November 30, 2020 and Reimbursement Request submitted to the City no later than December 15, 2020. b) Administration and Program Support costs of the agency are allowable as specified in Exhibit B. c) 2 CFR 200—Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to these funds. d) This grant operates on a reimbursement basis only—no advance payment are allowable. e) Final Invoicing is due to the City before Tuesday, December 15, 2020. f) Record retention rate is a period of 6 years - 12 -