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Page 1 of 3 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MARICOPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MARICOPA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Agreement Start Date: Upon approval and signatures of the Parties Agreement Termination Date: December 31, 2026 Agreement Total Funding: $57,493,295 1.0 PARTIES This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into between Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (referred to as “BOS”) and Maricopa County Human Services Department, (referred to as “HSD”). The BOS and HSD shall collectively be referred to as the “Parties” and individually as “Party.” 2.0 INTENT 2.1 In accordance with the U.S. Treasury Obligation Interim Final Rule, this MOU constitutes a transaction requiring payment from BOS for purposes of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program activities. SLFRF funds were provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Treasury under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 21.027. 2.2 Attachment A outlines program descriptions, scopes, and deliverables for which HSD will procure goods and services and incur personnel costs for the continued implementation and service delivery of these programs through December 31, 2026. 2.2.1 The total allocated funding for these programs as listed in Attachment A shall not exceed $57,493,295. 2.3 This MOU imposes conditions on the use of funds by HSD to carry out SLFRF approved program activities as listed in Attachment A with specific information outlining project scopes and deliverables. HSD shall comply with all applicable requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the U.S. Treasury Obligation Interim Final Rule and Final Rule (31 CFR Part 35) page 95-96. 2.4 The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the funding for each program as listed in Attachment A, and the BOS shall ensure HSD receives the approved funding Page 2 of 3 to procure goods and services and pay personnel costs, so the program activities continue uninterrupted through December 31, 2026. 2.5 HSD is responsible for providing the required SLFRF reporting deliverables that the BOS will include in the quarterly and/or annual reporting to the U.S. Department of Treasury. 2.6 The forecasted budgets in Attachment A are based on the best estimated costs. Actual amounts expended for each program listed may differ as long as the total program budget is not exceeded. 3.0 TERM 3.1 This MOU shall be effective through December 31, 2026. 3.2 Either party may terminate this MOU at any time, with sixty (60) days’ notice in writing to the other party (unless terminated by either Party due to the Availability of Funds provision set forth below in 4.0). 4.0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS Should the BOS determine that funds are not available for continuing the services; the Parties may cancel this MOU. Every performance of the parties under this MOU is conditioned upon the availability of funds appropriated, allocated or granted for program service delivery. 5.0 AMENDMENTS Any changes to this MOU shall be in writing and signed by both parties. 6.0 NOTICES Communication and details concerning this MOU shall be directed to the following representatives: Human Services Department Director 234 N. Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004 Desk: 602-506-5911 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix AZ 85004 [Signatures contained on the following page] Page 3 of 3 The Parties have signed this Agreement: APPROVED BY: MARICOPA COUNTY ____________________________________ Jack Sellers Date Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTESTED TO: _____________________________________ Juanita Garza Date Clerk of the Board FOR HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: _________________________________ Name Date Title APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ Deputy County Attorney Attachment A Attachment A: Page 1 of 2 PROGRAM CODE PROGRAM NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT SCOPE PROJECT DELIVERABLES PROJECT START DATE PROJECT COMPLETE DATE ARPA APPROVED BUDGET AND FORECASTED EXPENDITURES 22HSARPAWI County Island Water This program is focused on improving and addressing the health and safety needs related to water and/or wastewater in eligible mobile home communities. Projects will support water and/or wastewater infrastructure improvements in rural and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. This program will operate through December 31, 2026. Maricopa County will provide project management support including engineering, permitting, construction, and construction management services for applicants’ projects. The projects aim to repair or improve septic, sewer, and/or water- related deficiencies in mobile home communities located within county islands & rural unincorporated areas. *Number of residents positively impacted on quality of 6/1/2023 12/31/2026 Total Budget: Forecasted expenditures: Personnel Salaries Fringe Benefits Indirect Costs Contractual Operating Services $5,000,000 85,449 37,654 44,135 4,829,818 2,944 Infrastructure living *Number of septic related projects *Number of water related projects The minimum number impacted residents will be approximately 130, and will vary by each mobile home park. Three septic related projects have been identified. 22SDARPACM Case Management, Intensive Care Case Management, and Support This program will fund 7 case managers, 1 supervisor, 1 case aide, and the technological devices needed to meet the demand of the growing population of aging adults in Maricopa County. This project also included an intensive case manager pilot that provided comprehensive case management services to high acuity seniors and adults living with a disability. This program will operate through December 31, 2025. The ARPA funded team of 9 will provide in-home and non- medical case management to 906 seniors and adults living with a disability annually. Each case manager will have a caseload of approximately 150 clients. During the intensive case manager pilot (from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), 2,000 hours were provided to high-need clients, including securing housing for 10 clients. *Number of additional case management hours funded *Number of intensive case management hours provided to clients *Number of additional clients assisted (aggregate caseload of clients served by ARPA funded case managers) *Intensive cases provided with secure housing HSD projects to provide 66,560 hours of case management and serve 4,530 additional seniors and adults with disabilities. 7/1/2021 12/31/2025 Total Budget: Forecasted expenditures: Personnel Salaries Fringe Benefits Indirect Costs Contractual Operating Services $3,279,265 1,847,256 780,409 584,424 3,440 63,736 22HSARPABA Funeral and Burial Assistance The Funeral and Burial Assistance program supports economically disadvantaged people who have lost a family member and need financial assistance with burial or cremation costs. Maricopa County staff help clients complete applications and pay vendors for the burial or cremation costs. This program will operate through June 30, 2025. An individual's next of kin or power of attorney can apply for up to $1,200 related to costs for burial and funeral services for deceased individuals who lived in Maricopa County. *Number of funeral assistance applications received *Number of approved applications *Percentage reduction in funeral cost for applicants HSD projects to serve 1,665 low-income individuals. 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Total Budget: Forecasted expenditures: Contractual $2,000,000 2,000,000 22WDARPAAE Apprenticeship Expansion Program Maricopa County is addressing the current labor shortage experienced by the new industries in the valley. This program will enroll participants and provide funding to cover tuition and supplies of the apprentices, and to conduct outreach to underserved populations. There is a dedicated team to provide enrollment, case management, and coaching support to apprentices enrolled through the Apprenticeship Programming. This program will operate through December 31, 2026, and will offer apprenticeship opportunities to residents who enroll with the Workforce Development Division and are connected with a Registered Apprenticeship Partner Program. This program will support opportunities in partnership with the AZ Apprenticeship Office and Maricopa County Workforce Development Board. *Number of new apprenticeship partnerships *Number of new Apprentices HSD projects a total of 8-12 new apprenticeship partnerships will be secured, and up to 3,000 individuals will participate in various apprenticeship programs within the targeted sectors. 7/1/2022 12/31/2026 Total Budget: Forecasted expenditures: Personnel Salaries Fringe Benefits Indirect Costs Contractual Operating Services $12,500,000 1,098,726 480,513 350,770 10,508,528 61,463 Attachment A Attachment A: Page 2 of 2 PROGRAM CODE PROGRAM NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT SCOPE PROJECT DELIVERABLES PROJECT START DATE PROJECT COMPLETE DATE ARPA APPROVED BUDGET AND FORECASTED EXPENDITURES 22CDARPAPL Payments to Landlords This program provides up to two months of rental assistance to low-income households who are at risk of homelessness, housing instability, or facing financial hardship. Maricopa County will use funding to prevent tenant evictions due to nonpayment of rent by providing direct payments to landlords. Landlords eligible to receive County monies must provide assurance that tenants will not be evicted after payment is received. This program will operate through June 30, 2026. An individual tenant can apply for up to two months of rental assistance to avoid eviction, if they have not received Emergency Rental Assistance previously. This funding also helps to support tenants with the completion of applications. *Number of landlords provided direct payment *Number of tenants served HSD projects to serve 2,300 low-income tenants with rent payments to prevent eviction through direct payments to an estimated 1,725 landlords. 7/1/2022 6/30/2026 Total Budget: $11,589,030 Forecasted expenditures: Personnel Salaries 1,106,000 Fringe Benefits 479,329 Indirect Costs 372,267 Contractual 9,623,934 Operating Services 7,500 22HDARPAER Emergency Repairs and HVAC This program preserves and stabilizes affordable housing and prevents homelessness by providing emergency home repairs to low-to-moderate income households experiencing health, safety, and economic hardships due to costly home repairs needed to their homes. This program will operate through December 31, 2026. The program is available to low-to-moderate income households. Households can apply for services including but not limited to: HVAC repair and replacement, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical problems, minor structural damage, urgent ADA accommodations, and other repairs that affect safety and livability. *Number of low-income persons served *Number of homes where emergency repair and HVAC needs were alleviated HSD projects to serve an estimated 1,400 low-income households through emergency home repairs, estimating 980 of those to be HVAC related. 10/1/2021 12/31/2026 Total Budget: $18,650,000 Forecasted expenditures: Personnel Salaries 532,887 Fringe Benefits 215,313 Indirect Costs 166,100 Contractual 17,656,315 Operating Services 79,385 22CDARPACM Longer-Term Case Management and Self Support Maricopa County will use funds to provide long-term case management for clients who have low income and/or clients experiencing homelessness. This program will operate through December 31, 2026. Program provides long-term case management for clients to improve utilization of programs and help clients access other County-administered programs and external services based on needs. *Number of individuals receiving long-term case management HSD projects to serve 1,800 low-income individuals with long-term case management services. 7/1/2022 12/31/2026 Total Budget: $4,475,000 Forecasted expenditures: Contractual 4,475,000 This MOU obligates the remaining $28,566,141 of 7 programs, totaling $57,493,295.