2022/02/09 Council Agenda Packet

EXHIBIT B STATEMENT OF WORK / PROJECT DESCRIPTION FIRST RESPONDERS FLEX FUND I. DESCRIPTION A. The Project shall assist Individuals to remove barriers to housing and/or abate emergency situations through the provision of Flex Fund assistance. B. The Project shall serve eligible Individuals only. The individuals/families must be experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. II. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES In compliance with the terms of the Contract, the City shall perform the tasks and services as follows: A. The City shall develop and maintain a process to disburse Flex Funds to First Responders/Social Workers, not to exceed the total amount included in the Approved Project Budget (Exhibit C). B. First Responders/Social Workers shall access Flex Funds in order to procure goods and/or services directly related to the needs of Individuals, which cannot be met through existing categorical services or formal/informal community mechanisms. Examples of such purchases may include, but are not limited to: shelter, food, clothing, medical care, transportation, or other basic needs. C. Flex Funds shall not be paid directly to the Individuals or used for the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or marijuana products. D. The City shall utilize flex funds throughout the duration of this Contract and shall not use these funds at the end of the year to "stock up" in lieu of providing assistance to individuals and families to help end homelessness in real time during the year. E. The City shall submit supporting documentation for expenses covered by Flex Funds with the Approved Invoice (Exhibit D) for reimbursement. F. The City shall include receipts for services and purchases with the invoice as supporting documentation. G. The City shall submit invoices by the tenth (loth) day of the month following flex fund use. Exception: the December invoice must be submitted no later than Exhibit B B H-22-62-06-198 City of Everett Page 1 of 2