DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES $5,000 AND OVER PER ACCOUNT

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1 FORM GEN. 160 (Rev. 6-80) CITY OF LOS ANGELES INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Apri110, 2014 Honorable Members of the City Council c/o Office of the City Clerk Shane Min, Chair~ Board of Review DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES $5,000 AND OVER PER ACCOUNT The City of Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections to authorizes any board, commission, or head of any department to prepare a report to a Collections Board of Review (consisting of the Controller, City Administrative Officer and the Office of Finance) requesting authority to remove uncollectible accounts from the Department's active books. The Collections Board of Review ("Board") may upon unanimous recommendation approve removal of accounts of less than $5,000. Accounts of $5,000 or more may be removed by the City Council upon recommendation from Board together with the findings of a board, commission, or head of a department. The Board convened on January 29, 2014 and evaluated accounts receivable write off requests submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Office of Accounting and Planning Department to write off accounts equal to $5,000 or more. This report informs the City Council of the results of the Board evaluation of the write off request from the above department. A copy of the write off requests is attached along with the "Findings of the Collections Board of Review Report No ". LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING (LABPW) LABPW requests write off of 1 uncollectable invoice of $6, for Street Services damage claims. The invoices are equal to or over $5,000. These invoices have either been returned from collection agencies or are past the statute of limitations and hence uncollectable. The Board finds that all reasonable efforts have been exhausted in the collection of these accounts and additional efforts will be disproportionately costly in relation to any probable outcome. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (PLANNING) The Planning Department submitted 18 uncollectable accounts totaling $127, These are expedited case processing accounts. In thesec~s,es, the applicant requests.;;..

2 Honorable Members of the City Council April1 0, 2014 Page2 expedited processing of their plans and puts down a deposit ranging from $6,500 and up depending on the size of the project The department bills against the deposit and then invoices the additional amount. In most of these cases the applicants have decided not to proceed with the project or the project is on hold for various reasons. The applicants then decide to take the deposit as a loss and withhold payment on the additional invoices. Planning will not sign off on any plans and the Department of Building and Safety will not issue permits until all delinquent payments are paid off. The statute of limitations on these accounts is three years. The Board finds that all reasonable efforts have been exhausted in the collection of these accounts and additional efforts will be disproportionately costly in relation to the probable outcome. The Board recommends: That the City Council, approve the Collections Board of Review's recommendations for the: 1. Los Angeles Public Works Department- Office of Accounting to remove from its active accounts receivables 1 invoice for $6, Los Angeles Planning Department to remove from its active accounts receivables, 18 invoices totaling $127, Fiscal Impact Statement: The proposed action will decrease the City's receivable base by $133, If you have questions and requests for additional information, please call me at or me at shane.min@lacity.org. Attachments

3 FINDING OF THE COLLECTIONS BOARD OF REVIEW REPORT NO Pursuant to the prov1s1ons of Sections though of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, the Collections Board of Review (Board) held a hearing to review, authorize and/or recommend delinquent accounts for write off. The meeting was held on January 29, 2014, in Room 202 of City Hall, Los Angeles, California. The Board consists of the following members: Shane Min, Sr. Management Analyst II, representing the City Controller Monique Earl, Revenue Manager, representing the Office of Finance Fernando Campos, Inspector General of Citywide Collections, representing the Office of The City Administrative Officer The Board's agenda included consideration for removal of various uncollectible accounts receivable from the active accounts of the Los Angeles Departments of Housing and Community Investment, Fire, Planning, Police, Transportation and Public Works - Office of Accounting and Bureau of Sanitation. The Board may approve write offs of accounts less than $5,000 each as authorized by the City Council (CF ). The Board may recommend write off of accounts $5,000 or more for approval by the City Council. The results of the Board's review are summarized below. Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) LADOT presented two write off requests before the Board as follows: I. October 1, 2013 report requesting write off of 193,688 uncollectible accounts totaling $24,206, representing invoice amounts less than $5,000. Discussion. This item was deferred from the October 2013 BOR meeting. No further action needed as all items on this request are included in the January 22, 2014 report. II. January 22, 2014 report requesting write off of 282,505 uncollectible accounts totaling $38,071, representing amounts less than $5,000. Discussion. These accounts are parking citations issued by LADOT. These citations are from June 2009 to December These citations are processed by Xerox State and Local Solutions (Xerox) and Xerox also acts as the collection agency. Secondary collections are handled through sub contracted third party collection agencies - Harris & Harris. These accounts are not past the statute of limitations but the Department contends that accounts in excess of two years are highly unlikely to be collected. Therefore LADOT requests approval to remove these accounts from their active accounts receivables.

4 Finding of the Collections Board of Review January 29, 2014 Page 2 of4 Board's Decision. The Board has reviewed the list of uncollectible accounts and the Board unanimously approved the request from the LADOT to remove from its active accounts receivable the uncollectible amount of $38,071, representing 282,505 accounts less than $5,000 per account. Los Angeles Department of Cntv Planning (Planning) Planning presented one write off request before the Board as follows: I. October 16, 2013 report requesting write off of 24 uncollectible accounts totaling $170, representing invoice amounts equal to or more than $5,000. Discussion. These accounts are from the Expedited Case Processing accounts. In these cases, applicants request expedited processing of their plans and provide a deposit ranging from $6,500 and up depending on the size of the projects. Board's Decision. The Board reviewed the list of uncollectible accounts during the October 2013 BOR meeting. The Department mentioned that some of these accounts had been reviewed by the Board previously. To avoid any double counting, the Board decided to hold off on making any decisions on this request. Of the 24 accounts presented, 6 invoices totaling $42, had been recommended for write off in the October 2012 Board meeting. A report was sent to Council recommending the write off in January 2014 and the Council approved the write off on February 4, 2014 (CF ). For the remaining 18 invoices, totaling $127,737.33, the Board agreed that additional efforts to collect could be disproportionately costly in relation to the probable outcome. Therefore, the Board unanimously agreed to recommend the City Council to approve the request from Planning to remove from its active accounts receivable the uncollectible amount of$ 127, representing 18 accounts equal to or more than $5,000 per account. Housing and Community Investment Department of Los Angeles(HCIDLA} HCIDLA presented one write off request before the Board as follows: I. January 13, 2014 report requesting write off of 1 uncollectible account receivable totaling $6,393.60, representing amounts equal to or greater than $5,000. Discussion. The HCIDLA request is an uncollectable invoice for the Systematic Code Enforcement Program. The invoice submitted for write off has been returned from the primary and secondary collection agencies.

5 Finding of the Collections Board of Review January 29, 2014 Page 3of4 Board's Decision. The Board reviewed the uncollectible account and agreed to hold the invoice for further review by the Inspector General of Collections and Revenue and the Office of Finance. los Angeles Police Department (lapd) LAPD presented one write off request before the Board as follows: I. January 22, 2014 report requesting write off of 952 uncollectible accounts totaling $398, representing accounts less than $5,000. Discussion. The Department did not appear before the Board. The item is deferred to the next Board meeting. los Angeles Fire Department (lafd) LAFD presented one write off request before the Board as follows: I. December 4, 2013 report requesting write off of 33,320 uncollectible (emergency ambulance billing) accounts totaling $35,939, representing accounts less than $5,000. Discussion. LAFD provided a summary by month of 33,320 uncollectible emergency ambulance billing accounts totaling $35,939, The accounts are for the period October 2010 to October These accounts are covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and are being considered by the Board of Review under special procedures instituted for HIPAA related accounts. These accounts have been adjusted for partial collections. LAFD bills these invoices through ADPI to the customer, to insurance providers and Medicare/Medical as required. ADPI also conducts the prir.. ary collection functions. If the invoices are unpaid, they are then sent to the collection agency NCO. All the accounts listed have been returned as uncollectible by NCO. There are no additional collection efforts on these accounts due to HIPAA restrictions. Board's Decision. The Board agreed that all reasonable efforts have been exhausted in the collection of these accounts and additional efforts could be disproportionately costly in relation to the probable outcome. Therefore, the Board unanimously approved the write off request from LAFD to remove from its active accounts receivable, 33,320 invoices totaling $35,939, LAFD will provide the Board with a follow up report of the accounts written off by LAFD based on these findings. los Angeles Board of Public Works (labpw) -Office of Accounting Before the Board were two write off requests from LABPW as follows:

6 Finding of the Collections Board of Review January 29, 2014 Page 4 of4 I. January 22, 2014 report requesting write off of 69 uncollectible accounts totaling $67, representing accounts less than $5,000. Discussion. LABPW provided a list of Street Services damage claims. LABPW has ensured that all these accounts have both beern referred to collection agencies and returned as uncollectible or are past the statute of limitations. Board's Decision. The Board agreed that all reasonable efforts have been exhausted in the collection of these accounits and additional efforts could be disproportionately costly in relation to the probable outcome. Therefore, the Board unanimously approved the write off request from LABPW to remove from its active accounts receivable, 69 invoices totaling $67,30!5.38. II. January 22, 2012 report requesting write olff of 1 uncollectible account totaling $6, representing accounts equal to or more than $5,000. Discussion. LABPW provided an invoice for Street Service damage claims that has been returned as uncollectible by the collection agency and exceeded 4 years. This account is 13 years old. Board's Decision. The Board agreed that additional efforts to collect could be disproportionately costly in relation to the probable outcome. Therefore, the Board unanimously agreed to recommend the City Council to approve the request from LABPW to remove from its active accounts receivable the uncollectible amount of $6, representing 1 account equal to or more than $5,000 per account. Los Angeles Board of Public Works {LABPW) - Bureau of Sanitation LABPW presented one write off request before the Board as follows: I. January 6, 2014 report requesting write-off of 628 uncollectible accounts totaling $69, representing accounts less than $5,000. Discussion. These invoices were generated by the PW-BOS (IWMD) for industrial waste fees. These invoices are over three years old and the statute of limitation for collections has passed on all these invoices. Board's Decision. The Board agreed that all reasonable efforts have been exhausted in the collection of these accounts and additional efforts could be disproportionately costly in relation to the probable outcome. Therefore, the Board unanimously approved the write off request from PW-BOS to remove from its active accounts receivable, 628 invoices totaling $69,

7 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMBERS KEVIN JAMES PRESIDENT MONICA RODRIGUEZ VlCE~PRESlDENT MATISZABO PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MICHAEL DAVIS COMMISSIONER BARBARA ROMERO COMMISSIONER City Controller Board of Review Room 300 City Hall East Attn: Shane Min, Chair CITY OF Los ANGELES CALIFORNIA ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR January 22, 2014 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 200 NORTH SPRING STREET ROOM 361, C!1Y HALL LOS ANGELES, CA (213) 978-{)261 (213) 978-{)278 Fax ARLEEN P. TAYLOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER #200A Subject: UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $5,000 AND OVER FOR WRITE-OFF The attached report of the Director of the Office of Accounting, adopted as amended by this Board on January 22, 2014, identifying uncollectible accounts receivable of $5,000 or more is hereby submitted for your consideration. Only the first invoice is being submitted for write-off consideration at this time (Invoice #C ). Accounts listed in this report represent Bureau of Street Services Damage Claim billings by the Department of Public Works. These accounts have been reviewed and evaluated prior to write-off and therefore meet the write-off criteria. Returned as uncollectible by the Office of Finance Citywide Collection Unit, the writeoff of these accounts will not prejudice the position of the City, all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and the cost to pursue is disproportionate to the outcome, and the applicabie statute of limitations for collection of the debt has expired. The debtor on some of the accounts cannot be located or has filed for bankruptcy. The amount requested to be written off is for billings over three years old. The last Board Report for the write-off of uncollectible accounts over $5,000 occurred on October 5, Respectfully submitted,,arleen P. Taylor, E cutive Board of Public Works APT:mp cc: Victoria A. Santiago, Director Office of Accounting AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- AFFIRMATIVE ACT! ON EMPLOYER Recyclable and made from recycled

8 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMBERS KEVIN JAMES PRESIDENT MONICA RODRIGUEZ VICE-PRESIDENT MATT SZABO PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MICHAEL DAVIS COMMISSIONER BARBARA ROMERO COMMISSIONER CiTY OF Los ANGELES CALIFORNIA ERIC GARCETII MAYOR January 22, 2014 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 200 NORTH SPRING STREET ROOM 361, CITY HALL LOS ANGELES, CA (213) 976-{)261 (213) 976-{)276 Fax ARLEEN P. TAYLOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER #200A City Controller Board ofreview Room 300 City Hall East Attn: Shane Min, Chair Subject: UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $5,000 AND OVER FOR WRITE-OFF The attached report of the Director of the Office of Accounting, adopted as amended by this Board on January 22, 2014, identifying uncollectible accounts receivable of $5,000 or more is hereby submitted for your consideration. Only the first invoice is being submitted for write-off consideration at this time (Invoice #C ). Accounts listed in this report represent Bureau of Street Services Damage Claim billings by the Department of Public Works. These accounts have been reviewed and evaluated prior to write-off and therefore meet the write-off criteria. Returned as uncollectible by the Office of Finance Citywide Collection Unit, the writeoff of these accounts will not prejudice the position of the City, all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and the cost to pursue is disproportionate to the outcome, and the applicable statute of limitations for collection of the debt has expired. The debtor on some of the accounts cannot be located or has filed for bankruptcy. Th.e amount requested to be written off is for billings over three years old. The last Board Report for the write-off of uncollectible accounts over $5,000 occurred on October 5, Respectfully submitted, APT:mp cc: Victoria A Santiago, Director Office of Accounting AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY -AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Reqctable and made from recycle~!

9 AS AMENDED* ADOPTE~BYTHEBOARD *Only Invoice # was PUBLIC WORKS OFTHE CITY found to be Uncollectible. The of Los Anoeles California other three sul:::mitted Invoices and referred to tne Board of Review be referred back for DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS JAN review. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING BOARD REPORT NO. 2 January 22, 2014 CD: ALL Executive 0 UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $5,000 AND OVER FOR WRITE-OFF RECOMMENDATION: That the transmitted delinquent accounts be found uncollectible and submitted to the Board of Review for write-off consideration. TRANSMITTAL: Delinquent account listing of 4 accounts totaling $31, Related correspondence for these accounts is on file with the Office of Accounting. DISCUSSION: The Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), Chapter I, Article I, Section provides for the submission of delinquent accounts of $5,000 or more to the Board of Review for approval to remove them from active accounts receivable records. Final approval by the City Council is also required. Accounts listed in this report represent Bureau of Street Services Damage Claim billings by the Department of Public Works. These accounts have been reviewed and evaluated prior to writeoff and therefore meet the write-off criteria: Returned as uncollectible by the Office of Finance Citywide Collection Unit, the write-off c~ the~e accounts will not prejudice the position of the City, all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and the cost to pursue is disproportionate to the outcome and the applicable statute of limitations for collection of the debt has expired. The debtor on some of the accounts cannot be located or has filed for bankruptcy. Amount requested to be written off is for billings over 3 years old. The last Board Report for the write-off of uncollectible accounts over $5,000 occurred on October 5, 2012.

10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING, \ BOARD REPORT NO. 2 January 22, 2014 Page 2 The Board of Review will notify the Office of Accounting of its approval, so that uncollectible accounts maybe removed from the City's Financial Management System's Accounts Receivable Module. Respectfully submitted, Dolores Lovric Revenue and Collections Manager (213)

11 OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING UNCOLLECTIBLE INVOICES ACCOUNTS OF $5, OR MORE Doo Collection B!!!!ng Doc Dept Name Dept Agency Profile Billing Profile Name Customer Code Ctlstomer Name Invoice# Record Date Referred Amount Collection Status Description Outstanding Amount Return Date I Uncollectible Reason * * * 74 Pub!!c Works Bm;rd ccu of Public Works 74 [CCU!"'' of Publk.: Works 8613 Street Se!Vices- Damage -Claims - -Claims PARKf'JAN VIRGINIAW C / ' 6, Uncollectible v $ 31, "'''' ' ' 6,14_1.89 Invoice Is 13+ Yearl> Old - < 31,710, '* '/- "' " '1' "' )., y \ ');:...

12 FORM GEN. 160 (Rev. 6-80) CITY OF LOS ANGELES INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE October 16, 2013 TO: Chair of the Board of Review Office of the Controller Attn: Shane Min Sr. Management Analyst II FROM Eva Yuan-McDaniel ~ Deputy Director Department of City PI nni g SUBJECT: WRITE-OFF REQUEST OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS $5,000 and above Attached please find a listing of delinquent accounts equal to $5,000 and above associated with the full cost recovery cases that we are requesting for write-off. These accounts have been evaluated based on the following criteria as set forth in Section 6.2 of the Citywide Guidelines to Maximize Revenue Collection: All reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted (all referred to collection agency) The amount is uncollectible ( all returned from collection agency) The applicable statute of limitations for collection of debt has expired The debtor cannot be located or discharge of bankruptcy has occurred The write-off will not prejudice the position of the City In compliance with Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Codes, the Department is requesting for the Collections Board of Review's authorization to remove a total of $170, from the account receivables of the City Planning Department. Should you require additional information, please contact Uvea Yeh at (213) EY:Iy:za Attachments cc: Fernando Campos, CAO Inspector General

13 BOARD OF REVIEW WRITE-OFF REQUEST UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS EQUAL TO & ABOVE $5 000 ' Over2 Doc Billing Customer Generic Record Invoice Customer Name Invoice# Years Past Total AIR Write~Off Justification Dopt Profile Code Code 33 Date Due Date Duo WEDDINGTON, LlC XPD VTT /30/ /05/2008 9, , Statute of Limitations Passed-Bankrupt WEDDINGTON, LLC XPD VTT..S / / , , Statute of Limitations Passed-Bankrupt ADLER SCOTT XPDOS VTT / {05/2008 5, , Statute of Limitations Passed ADI.ER SCOTT XPD VTT /13/ /17/2008 8, , Statute of!..imitations Passed CALABASAS XPD0809M099 VTT /19/ /23/2007 5, , Statute of limitations Passed DAYAN OFER XPD TT {30! /05/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed HESBY PROPERTIES, LLC XPD0812M048 TT /24/ /09/2008 8, , Statute of Limitations Passed HUGH FINKLE ENTERPRISES, INC XPD VTT /31/ /08/2006 5, , Statute of Limitations Passed MEHRIAN PETER XPD TT /19/ /24/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed MEHRIAN PETER XPD TT /18/ /22/2009 5, , Statute of Limitations Passed OAKWOOD VILLA, INC XPD TI /27/ /10/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed OZER-ROSS FAMILY TRUST XPD TT /30/ /05/2008 8, , Statute of Limitations Passed OZER-ROSS FAMILY TRUST XPD TI / /10/2008 5, , Statute of Limitations Passed PALLARES ANTONIO XPD VTT /24/ {28/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed RALPH HOROWITZ TRUST XPD VTT /14/ /18/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed REISI HAMID XPDOS TI /25/ /30/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed RICHARDS GARY XPDOS AA /30/ /05/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed RM REALTY HUBBARD INVESTORS XPD0809M131 VTT /19/ /23/2007 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed RM REALTY HUBBARD INVESTORS XPDOS VTT !27/ /10/2008 8, , Statute of Limitations Passed SABET GilA XPD n-7ooo3 03/13/ /17/2008 6, , Statute of Limitations Passed SEATON ST. INVESTMENTS, LLC XPD VIT /27/ / , , Statute of Limitations Passed VERITAS PARTNERS BERENDO, LLC XPD VTT / /05/2008 7, , Statute of Limitations Passed VERITAS PARTNERS BERENDO, LLC XPD VTT /13/ !17/ , , Statute of Limitations Passed YOON TED XPD T /13/ /17/2008 8, , Statute of Limitations Passed Total Delinquent Receivables $5,000 and above 170, , Run Date: 09/17/13 Page 1 of 1 Open Invoices with Record Date as of 08/31/09

14 OFFICE OF FINANCE Citywide Collection Unit CLOSED FILE TRANSMITTAL March 9, 2012 CATHERINE GARCIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT-CASES 68CASES The case listed below was referred to this office for appropriate action: 1 WEDDINGTON LLC / VTT C/0: TONY BAGRAMYAN INVOICE NO. : ACCOUNT NO. : 68-XPD ( XX We are returning your complete file. ( XX This office has closed the above referenced case. It was determined that the subject claim is uncollectible for the following reason: BANKRUPTCY. NO ASSETS. AMOUNT CANCELLED: $ We recommend that this claim be referred to the Board of Review pursuant to the provision of L.A.M.C. ( ) Sec (x) Sec We approve compromise of claim pursuant to L.A.A.C. Sect (LAMC or referral not necessary). File returned from collection agency - efforts exhausted. Other: /'''. re~y t~rly ~ours, 't(,;)iotdic Investigator File No (213)

15 Case Number: 2:11-bk BR four dioits of Social Security or Individual Taxpayer-ID (!TIN) EIN: (name and address): Sam S Leslie CfR) 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 990 Angeles, CA 90010!Telep.hor1e number: ~! In most instances, the filing of the bankruptcy case automatically stays certain collection and other actions against the debtor and the debtor's property. Under certain circumsumccs, the stay may be limited to 30 days or not exist at all, although the debtor can request the court to extend or If you attempt to collect a debt or take other action in violation of the Banlcruptcy Code, you may be

16 OFFICE OF FINANCE Citywide Collection Unit CLOSED FILE TRANSMITTAL March 9, 2012 CATHERINE GARCIA PLANNING DEPARTMENT-CASES 68CASES The case listed below was referred to this office for appropriate action: 1 WEDDINGTON LLC / VTT C/0: TONY BAGRAMYAN INVOICE NO.: ACCOUNT NO. : 68-XPD ( XX We are returning your complete file. ( XX I ' " ' ' X l '" This office has closed the above referenced case. It was determined that the subject claim is uncollectible for the following reason: BANKRUPTCY. NO ASSETS. AMOUNT CANCELLED: $ We recommend that this claim be referred to the Board of Review pursuant to the provision of L.A.M.C. ( ) Sec (x) Sec We approve compromise of claim pursuant to L.A.A.C. Sect (LAMC or referral not necessary). File returned from collection agency - efforts exhausted. Other: t(fl y :o~rs, Vp~:) V '' ' -~- ',~ /, /'\lf' j~./j- L-..,.~,.. " 'i,;~ -c- ;f~i ' A ~ \...)-'- I 1 I I ' 7 tf( / l- MONIV\: GALLEGOS. Investigator i' File No (213)

17 A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case concerning the debtor(s) listed below was.fhed on November 4, 201 L may be a creditor of the debtor. This notice Usts hnpo!'uurot deadlines. You may want to consult an attorney to protect your rights. All idocurnents filed in the case may be inspected at the bankruptcy clerk's office at lj. S. Benl<rMp!cy Cowt, 255 E. Temple Street, Room S40, Los Angeles, CA Case Number: 2:11-bk-56{)59-BR (name and address): In most instances, the filing of the banla:uptcy case automatically stays certain collection and other actions against the debtor and the debtor's property. Under certain circumstances, the stay may be limited to 30 days or not exist at all, althpugh the debtor can request the court to extend or a stay. If you attempt to collect a debt or lake other action in violation of the Bankruptcy Code, you may be to detennine thir )\\'

18 ; Filing of Chapter 7 A bankruptcy case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code (tlitlle l i, uruaed S~a&es Cod%:} L151& b~n: ftled. tn tills CO'U.r\:' Bankruotcv Case bv or against the debtor(s) listed on me front side, aool w order for relief has been eowred.. Legal Advice The staff of the bankruptcy clerk's office cannot give legol advice. Consult a lawyer to determine your rights in!his case. Creditors Generally Prohibited colleclion actions are listed in Bankruptcy Code 362. Common examples of prohibited actions include May Not Take Certain contacting the debtor by telephone. mail or otherwise to demand repayment; taking actions to collect money OT Actions obtain property from the debtor; repossessing the debtor's property~ stat'ting or continuing lawsuits or foreclosures; and garnishing or deducting from the debtor's wages. Under cenain clrcumstances, the stay may be limited to 30 days or not e~ist at all althou2h the debtor can request the court to extend or impose a stay. Presumption of Abuse If the presumption of abuse arises, creditors may have the right to f!le a motion to dismiss the case under 707(b) of the Bankruotcv Code. Tile debtor mav rebut the vresumouon by sbowiog special circumstances. Meeting of Creditors A meeting of creditors is scheduled for the date, time, and location listed on!he front side. The debtor (both spouses in a joint case) must be present at the meeting to be questioned under oath by the.trustee and by creditors. Creditors are welcome to attend. but are not required to do so. The meeting may be continued and concluded at a later date without further notice. The trustee is desl'gnated to preside at the meeting of creditors. The case is covered by the Chapter 7 blanket bond o~.file with the Court. Do Not File a Proof There does not appear lobe any property available to the trustee to pay creditors. You rherefore should net file a of Claim at 'Ibis Time pt oof ~f claim at this time. If it later appears that assets are available to pay creditors, you will be sent another notice telling you that you may file a proof of claim. and telling you the deadline for filing your proof of claim. If this notice is mailed to a creditor at a foreign address, the creditor may file a motion requesting the court to extend the I Discharge of Debts deadline The debtor is seeking a discharge of most debts, which may jnclude your debt. A discharge means that you may never try to collect the debt from the debtor. If you believe!hat the debtor is not entitled to receive a discharge under Bankruptcy Code 727(a) or that a debt owed to you is not dischargeable under Bankr.::J'tcy Code 523(a)(2), (4), or (6), you must file a complaint or a motion if you assert tbe discharge should be deni under 727(a)(8) or (a)(9) in tbe bankruptcy clerk's office by lhe "Deadline to Object to Debtor's Discharge or to Challenge the Dischargeability of Certain Debts" listed on the front of this form. The bankruptcy clerk's office must receive the complaint or motion and ally requlred filing fee by!hat deadline. Exempt Property The debtor is pennitted by law to keep certain property as exempt Exempt property will not be sold aud distributed to creditors. The debtor must file a list of all property claimed as exempt. You may inspect that list at the bankruptcy clerk's office. If you believe that an exemption claimed by the debtor is not authorized by lo~w. you may file an objection to that exemption. The bankruptcy clerk's office must receive the objection by the "Deadline to Object to Exemptions" listed on the front side. Proof of Debtor The U.S. Trustee requires that lndividual debtors must provide to the trustee at the meeting of creditors an original,. Identification ( JD) picture ld and proof of SSN. Failure to do so may result in the U.S. Trustee bringing a motion to dismiss the case. and Proof of Social Permissible forms of ID ioclude a valid state driver's license, government or state-issued picture ID. student ID, Security Number military ID, U.S. Passport or legal resident allen card. Proof of SSN includes Social Security Cord, cunent W-2 (SSN) form. pay stub, IRS Fonn 1099, Social Security Administration Report. or other official document which indicates name and SSN. Bankruptcy Clerk's Any paper that you file in this banjcrup!cy case should be flied at lhe bankrupicy clerk's office at lhe U.S. baokru~cy Coon, 255 E. Office Temple Street., Room 940, Los Angeles, CA You rnacy inspect all papers filed. including the list of 1be debtor's property and debts and tbe list of the property claimed~ e;(empt. at the bankrup~c:y cleric's office at the address listed above. Creditor with a Foreign Address Failure to File a Statement and/or Scbedule(s) ~"'- Consult a lawyer familiar with United States bankruptcy law if you have any questions regarding your rights in this case. IF THE DEBTOR HAS NOT FILED A STATEMENT AND/OR SCI!EDIJLE(S) AND/OR OTI!EIR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, the debtor must do so, or obtain an e<lension of time to do so, within t4 days of the petition fihng date. Failure to comply with this requirement, or failure to appear at the initial Section 34l(a) meeting of creditors ~od any conti~uance thereof. may result i!:t dismissal of the case. unless leave of court is first obtained. If - ilie aebiot's case has riot already been dismissed, A"Nu DEBTOR FAILS TO DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ' WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE PETITION DATE, subjoct to the provisions of Bankruptcy Code section 52lti)(4 ). the Court WILL dismiss lhe case effective on the 46th day after the petition ~ate without further notice: ( J) file all documents required by Bankruptcy Code section 52l(a)(l); or (2) file and serve a motion for an order extending the time to file the documents required by this section. Sl EL DEUDOR NO HA PRESENT ADO UNA DECLARACION Y/0 LISTAtS) DE ACREEOORES Y/U OTROS DOCUMENTOS REQUERIDOS, tendra que hacerlo demro de un plazo de 1~ dias a partir de la fecha de prescntaci6n de Ia petici6n o tendr3 que obtener una exlensi6n del plaza para hacerlo. Si no cumple usted este requisite, o si no comparece a la junta 34l(a) inicial de acreedores o a cuajquier aplazamiento. esto resultara en que so declare sm Iugar el caso. a menos de que obtenga un permiso del tribunal. Si nose ha dec!arado sin Ingar el caso del asreedor, Y EL ACREEDOR NO HACE UNA DE.LAS SIGUIENTES COSAS DENTRO DE UN PLAZO DE 45 DlAS A PARTIR DE LA FECHA DE J,.A PET!ClON. de acuerdo con lo dispuesto en!a secci6n 52l(i)(4) del COdigo de Quiehras, el juez DECLARARA el caso sin Iugar a partir de el46o dfa despues de Ia fecha de presentaci6n de petici6n sin mas notificaci6n: (1) registrar en aetas todos los documentos que requiere Ia secci6n S:;l(a)t 1) del C6digo de Quiebras; o (2) registrar y hacer eotrega formal de una moci6n para pedir una orden que extienda el tiempo en Que se pueden registrar en aetas los documentos Que reauiere dicha secci6n. Bankruptcy Fraud Any questions or infonnation relating to bankruptcy fraud or abuse should be addressed to the Fraud Complaint and Abuse Coordinalor, Oftke of the United States Trustee. 725 S. Figljeroa Street, 26th Floor, Los Anoeles, CA Refer to Other Side for lmd<>rtant Deadlines and Notices