Snohomish County Legal Services 3/2/2020

Exhibit "A" Scope of Services, Time of Performance, Budget, Payment, Notices, and Representatives I. Scope of Service A. Activities/Project Description The Subrecipient will be responsible for administering the Housing Justice Project program in a manner satisfactory to the City and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the Community Development Block Grant Program: Program Delivery Activity: The Housing Justice Project will serve 300 Household by providing a wide range of services; including, referrals, legal advice, negotiations, educating about the eviction process, assisting clients to prepare for Show Cause hearings and helping to defend those in danger of losing their public housing assistance. General Administration [Description of general administrative services to be performed in support of activities noted above] Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS) will provide legal assistance to low-income Snohomish County households (residing in Everett), who are facing eviction, through staff attorneys and a volunteer attorney program. CDBG Funds will be used to serve households no higher than 80% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as documented on an individual intake form. SCLS will also assist participants with legal proceedings that may prevent homelessness; including, but not limited to: • Negotiate a payment plan to keep clients in their homes; • Negotiate additional time so client can secure another residence; or • Negotiate for a reduction in monetary judgement to allow more funds for the participant to relocate. B. National Objectives The Subrecipient certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under this Agreement will meet the following CDBG National Objective, as identified by the City of Everett for priority in the 2020 Program Year, "Benefit low/moderate income persons" - as defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208. Appropriate subcategory and matrix code under the CDBG National Objectives: Limited Clientele; 05C, Legal Services 24 CFR 570.201(e) or 42 USC 5305(a)(8) + 24 CFR 570.482(c)(2)