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Ch. !-1 Ciry ojParis Proposal - Collection Program I 1. Collection Program COLLECTION PHILOSOPHY The successful collection of delinquent taxes is uniquely dependent upon the personal efforts, technical support, and solid planning of the law firm entrusted with this responsibility. Our firm has assembled qualified, experienced people with specific fields of expertise who can assist its clients with difficult ad valorem tax issues and assist its employees in the field. This philosophy assures professional services and personal attention to every taxing entity we represent. Computer systems complement the efforts of our experienced property tax staff and are invaluable to our operations. We maintain a full-service information resources division, capable of handling any taxing entity's delinquent tax collection needs. COLLECTION METHODOLOGY & WORK PLAN Our collection program merges the discipline of law with the business of debt collections using highly sophisticated computer systems. While our collection program relies heavily upon data processing techniques to manage vast numbers of accounts, we aze successful lazgely due to the personal attention we expend in our litigation and collection efforts for our clients. All taxpayers aze treated with politeness and professional courtesy. Our firm has developed a reputation for implementing aggressive, but fair collection strategies that achieve maximum results. Although our collection strategy is based upon the maximum automation that technology will permit, the most advanced technology cannot furnish the discretion, judgment, or compassion necessary to deal appropriately with taxpayers' responses to a mailing. By notifying all taxpayers, regazdless of amounts due, and providing a well-trained staff, we endeavor to facilitate the payment of taxes. Work Plan Our law firm develops and utilizes work plans as a management tool for both immediate and long-range planning. The work plan developed for each client is based on our monthly analysis of the client's delinquent tax roll (DTR) and is customized to accommodate the collection style and approach advocated by the jurisdiction. A detailed profile of the delinquent tax roll is produced monthly to assist with the tracking of collections and the identification of tazget azeas requiring special attention. Linebarger Heard Goggan Blair Graham Pena & Sampson, LLP