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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re
SilverRock Development Company., et al.1
Debtors.
Chapter 11
Case No. 24-11647 MFW
(Joint Administration Requested)
MOTION OF THE DEBTORS FOR ENTRY OF INTERIM AND FINAL ORDERS (I)
AUTHORIZING THE MAINTENANCE OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND CONTINUED USE
OF EXISTING BUSINESS FORMS AND CHECKS, (II) GRANTING LIMITED RELIEF
FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTION 345(b), AND (III)
GRANTING RELATED RELIEF
The Debtors and Debtors in Possession in the above captioned cases ( the "Debtors"), hereby
submit this Motion of the Debtors for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the
Maintenance of Bank Accounts and Continued Use of Existing Business Forms and Checks, (II)
Granting Limited Relief from the Requirements of Bankruptcy Code Section 345(b), and (III) Granting
Related Relief (the "Motion"). In support of the Motion, the Debtors respectfully state as follows:
I. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. This Court has jurisdiction to consider and determine the Motion pursuant to 28
U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Amended Standing Order of Reference from the United States
District Court for the District of Delaware, dated February 29, 2012. This is a core proceeding
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's federal tax identification number,
as applicable, are: SilverRock Development Company, LLC (5730), RGC PA 789, LLC (5996), SilverRock Lifestyle
Residences, LLC (0721), SilverRock Lodging, LLC (4493), SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC (6598) and SilverRock
Phase I, LLC (2247). The location of the Debtors' principal place of business and the Debtors' mailing address is 343
Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
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within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b). Venue is proper before this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§ § 1408 and 1409.
2. The statutory predicates for the relief sought herein are sections 105(a), 345, 363,
364 and 553 of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq. (as amended or
modified, the "Bankruptcy Code"), rules 6003 and 6004 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy
Procedure (the "Bankruptcy Rules"), and rule 2015 of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and
Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Local Rules").
3. Pursuant to rule 9013-1(0 of the Local Rules, the Debtors consent to the entry of a
final order or judgment with respect to the Motion if it is later determined that the Court, absent
consent of the parties, cannot enter final orders or judgments consistent with Article III of the
United States Constitution.
II. BACKGROUND
4. On August 5, 2024 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors commenced the above -
captioned chapter 11 cases (the "Chapter 11 Cases") by filing voluntary petitions for relief under
chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the Court.
5. The Debtors continue to operate their business and manage their properties as
debtors in possession, pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. As of the
date of the Motion, no trustee, examiner or statutory committee has been appointed in the Chapter
11 Cases.
6. Additional information regarding the circumstances leading to the commencement
of the Chapter 11 Cases and information regarding the Debtors' business and capital structure is
set forth in detail in the Declaration of Robert S. Green Jr. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 5C 1746 in
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Support of the Debtors' Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Pleadings (the "First Day
Declaration"), filed contemporaneously with the Motion and incorporated herein by reference.
III. RELIEF REQUESTED
7. By the Motion, the Debtors request, pursuant to sections 105(a), 345, 363, 364 and
553 of the Bankruptcy Code, rules 6003 and 6004 of the Bankruptcy Rules, and rule 2015 of the
Local Rules, entry of interim and final orders, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
A (the "Proposed Interim Order") and Exhibit B (the "Proposed Final Order," and together with
the Proposed Interim Order, the "Proposed Orders"): (i) authorizing the maintenance of the Bank
Accounts (as defined herein); and (ii) granting related relief.
8. The Debtors also request the right in their discretion, but not the obligation, to (i)
pay the Bank Accounts' related fees; and (ii) close or otherwise modify the terms of the Bank
Accounts and open new debtor in possession accounts as may be necessary to facilitate the Chapter
11 Cases and operations.
IV. THE DEBTORS' BANK ACCOUNTS
9. Prior to the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, and in the ordinary course of
their business, each of the Debtors maintained a separate checking bank account at Bank
of America (the "Bank Accounts'.") The Debtors
maintained the Bank Accounts to manage the funds they hold to operate their business. A list of
the Bank Accounts is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
The entirety of each Debtor's cash assets is held in its respective Bank Account.
10. By the Motion, the Debtors seek entry of the Proposed Orders authorizing the
1 Fidelity National Title administers several escrow accounts in which Debtors have an interest. Held in the names of Debtors'
potential Montage and Pendry homebuyers, these escrow accounts only distribute funds to the Debtors after title to the
residential property is transferred to the homebuyers, and to make such a transfer, Debtors must assume the sales agreements
with the homebuyers. Debtors exercise no control over distributing the funds in the escrow accounts.
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maintenance of the Bank Accounts in the ordinary course of business consistent with prepetition
practices.
V. BASIS FOR RELIEF REQUESTED
A. The Debtors Should be Permitted to Maintain the Bank Accounts
11. The Debtors should be authorized to continue to fund their business and operations
by payments made from the Bank Accounts listed on Exhibit C and should be exempt from certain of
the Guidelines2 established by the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware (the "U.S.
Trustee"). One provision of the Guidelines requires the Debtors to open new bank accounts and close all
existing accounts. This requirement, designed to provide a clear line of demarcation between prepetition and
postpetition claims and payments, helps protect against the inadvertent payment of prepetition claims by
preventing banks from honoring checks drawn before the Petition Date. The Guidelines also require that the
Debtors open new bank accounts only in certain financial institutions designated as authorized depositories
by the U.S. Trustee. The Debtors believe that the funds in the Bank Accounts are adequately protected.
12. As part of the relief requested herein, the Debtors also seek waiver of the
requirement to establish specific bank accounts for any tax payments. The Debtors believe that
tax obligations, if any, can be paid most efficiently out of the Bank Accounts, that the U.S. Trustee
can adequately monitor the flow of funds into, among, and out of the Bank Accounts, and that the
creation of new debtor -in -possession accounts designated solely for tax obligations is unnecessary
and inefficient.
2 The Guidelines were issued in order to assist the U.S. Trustee in supervising the administration of chapter 11 cases.
The Guidelines require chapter 11 debtors to, unless the Court orders otherwise, inter alia:
i. Close all existing bank accounts and open new accounts which must be designated debtor -in -possession
bank accounts;
ii. Establish and maintain separate debtor -in -possession accounts for the payment of taxes and separate
debtor -in -possession accounts for cash collateral; and
iii. Obtain and utilize new checks for all debtor -in -possession accounts which bear the designation "Debtor -
in -Possession" and contain certain other information related to the chapter 11 case.
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13. The Debtors hereby require authority to maintain the Bank Accounts and utilize
such accounts in the ordinary course of business. The Debtors do not believe that allowing them
to do so will prejudice any party -in -interest or the Debtors' estates. If the relief requested herein
is granted, the Debtors will not pay any debts incurred on their behalf before the Petition Date,
unless specifically authorized by the Court.
14. If the Debtors were forced to close the Bank Accounts, the Debtors expect that
disruption and confusion would result, which would negatively impact their operations. For
instance, funds may be deposited into the wrong account, misapplied, held in limbo, or otherwise
delayed, thus negatively affecting the Debtors' relationships with parties who are necessary to the
Debtors' efforts, and who already may be burdened by the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases.
As a result, the Debtors submit that maintenance of the Bank Accounts is warranted.
15. Subject to section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code, all banks that maintain the Bank
Accounts should be prohibited from offsetting, affecting, freezing, or otherwise impeding the
Debtors' use of any funds deposited in the Bank Accounts on account of, or by reason of, any
claim (as defined in section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code) of any such bank against the Debtors
that arose before the Petition Date, absent further order of the Court.
B. The Debtors Should be Permitted to Continue Using the Business Forms
16. Rule 2015-2(a) of the Local Rules provides:
Where the debtor uses pre-printed checks, upon motion of the debtor, the Court
may, without notice and hearing, permit the debtor to use its existing checks without
the designation "Debtor -in -Possession" and use its existing bank accounts.
However, once the debtor's existing checks have been used, the debtor shall, when
reordering checks, require the designation "Debtor -in -Possession" and the
corresponding bankruptcy number on all such checks.
Pursuant to rule 2015-2(a) of the Local Rules, the Debtors seek an order authorizing them to use
all correspondence and the Business Forms existing immediately before the Petition Date without
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reference to the Debtors' status as "debtors -in -possession." As of the Petition Date, the Debtors
had a large stock of the Business Forms that they used in the ordinary course of business.
Reprinting the Business Forms to indicate that the Debtors are "debtors in possession" would
impose an unnecessary burden and expense on the Debtors. The Debtors believe that the parties
with whom the Debtors do business shortly will become aware that they are chapter 11 debtors -
in -possession.
C. Waiver of Section 345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code is Appropriate
17. Section 345(a) of the Bankruptcy Code governs a debtor's deposits during its
bankruptcy case and authorizes deposits of money as "will yield the maximum reasonable net
return on such money, taking into account the safety of such deposit or investment." For deposits
or investments that are not "insured or guaranteed by the United States or by a department, agency,
or instrumentality of the United States or backed by the full faith and credit of the United States,"
section 345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code requires debtors to obtain from the entity with which such
money is deposited a bond in favor of the United States and secured by the undertaking of an
adequate corporate surety.
18. The Debtors seek an order waiving the requirements of section 345(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code on an interim basis and permitting the Debtors to maintain their deposits in the
Bank Accounts in accordance with existing deposit practices until such time as it obtains the
Court's approval to deviate from the Guidelines under section 345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code on
a more final basis. The Debtors' existing deposit practices are significantly less burdensome and
more appropriately tailored to their business needs than the practices otherwise required under the
Bankruptcy Code and the Guidelines. The Debtors submit that strict compliance with these
requirements would be overly burdensome and restrictive, to the detriment of the Debtors' estates
and creditors.
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19. Maintaining the deposits in strict compliance with the requirements of section
345(b) would, in some cases, be inconsistent with the requirement of section 345(a) of the
Bankruptcy Code that deposits be maintained in a manner that "will yield the maximum reasonable
net return on such money, taking into account the safety of such deposit or investment." It is for
this reason that in 1994, Congress amended section 345 of the Bankruptcy Code to allow the
requirements of subsection (b) to be waived or modified if a court so orders "for cause." As the
legislative history indicates, Congress believed that strict application of section 345(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code could "needlessly handcuff larger, more sophisticated debtors." 140 Cong. Rec.
H 10, 767 (Oct. 4, 1994). All of the Bank Accounts are maintained for operational and not
investment purposes. These accounts may be subject to the bonding or collateralization
requirements of section 345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and the Guidelines unless those
requirements are waived.
20. As discussed above, the Bank Accounts are maintained by Bank of America. The
Bank Accounts are insured by the FDIC and therefore comply with section 345(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
21. Out of an abundance of caution, however, to the extent that the Bank Accounts do
not strictly comply with section 345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors submit that cause
exists to grant a limited waiver of any such noncompliance as set forth herein on an interim basis
given that all funds are deposited with a bank being administered by the FDIC. Courts may waive
compliance with section 345 of the Bankruptcy Code and the Guidelines for "cause." In
determining whether "cause" exists for a waiver, the Court considers the "totality of the
circumstances," including the following factors: (a) sophistication of the debtor's business; (b) the
size of the debtor's business operations; (c) the amount of the investments involved; (d) the bank's
ratings of the financial institutions where debtor in possession funds are held; (e) the complexity
of the case; (f) the safeguards in place within the debtor's own business of insuring the safety of
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the funds; (g) the debtor's ability to reorganize in the face of a failure of one or more of the financial
institutions; (h) the benefit to the debtor; (i) the harm, if any, to the estate; and (j) the
reasonableness of the debtor's request for relief from the requirements in section 345(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code in light of the overall circumstances of the case. See In re Serv. Merch. Co., Inc.,
240 B.R. 894, 896 (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. 1999).
22. "Cause" exists here because, inter alia, Bank of America is a highly rated, reputable
bank that is subject to supervision by national banking regulators; the Debtors have internal
safeguards in place to ensure the safety of the funds in the Bank Accounts and retains the right to
close accounts with the bank and establish new accounts as needed; and requiring the Debtors to
transfer the funds in the Bank Accounts to a designated authorized depository would place an
unnecessary administrative burden on the Debtors that would divert the attention of the Debtors'
management away from the Chapter 11 Cases. The Debtors submit that, on balance, the benefits
of a waiver would far outweigh any potential harm to the estates from noncompliance with section
345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
23. The Debtors submit that it would be in the best interests of the estates' creditors to
continue following the existing deposit practices, notwithstanding the requirements of section
345(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and the Guidelines. The Debtors further submit that their deposit
practices are commercially reasonable and appropriate, and consistent with the intent of section
345 of the Bankruptcy Code.
24. The Court has granted similar relief on an interim basis. See, e.g., In re Sharity
Ministries, Inc., Case No. 21-11001 (JTD) (Bankr. D. Del. Aug. 10, 2021); In re Things
Remembered, Inc., Case No. 19-10234 (KG) (Bankr. D. Del. Feb. 26, 2019); In re ADT Corp.,
Case No. 18-12221 (KJC) (Bankr. D. Del. Oct. 24, 2018); In re VER Techs. Holdco LLC, Case
No. 18-10834 (KG) (Bankr. D. Del. May 4, 2018); In re EV Energy Partners, L.P., Case No. 18-
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10814 (CSS) (Bankr. D. Del. Apr. 25, 2018); In re PESHoldings, LLC, Case No. 18-10122 (KG)
(Bankr. D. Del. Jan. 23, 2018). The Debtors submit that cause for a similar waiver exists in this
case.3
VI. RULE 6003 OF THE BANKRUPTCY RULES HAS BEEN SATISFIED AND RULE
6004 OF THE BANKRUPTY RULES SHOULD BE WAIVED
25. Rule 6003(b) of the Bankruptcy Rules provides that, to the extent relief is necessary
to avoid immediate and irreparable harm, the Court may issue an order granting "a motion to use,
sell, lease, or otherwise incur an obligation regarding property of the estate" before 21 days after
the Petition Date. Certain aspects of the relief requested herein may, if granted, be subject to rule
6003(b) of the Bankruptcy Rules.
26. For the reasons described above and in the First Day Declaration, the relief
requested herein is necessary for the Debtors to operate their business in the ordinary course and
maximize the value of their estates for the benefit of all stakeholders. The Debtors believe that the
relief requested herein is necessary to avoid immediate and irreparable harm and rule 6003(b) of
the Bankruptcy Rules is therefore satisfied.
27. Additionally, to the extent that any aspect of the relief sought herein constitutes a
use of property under section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors seek a waiver of the
notice requirements under rule 6004(a) of the Bankruptcy Rules, to the extent not satisfied, and of
the 14-day stay under rule 6004(h) of the Bankruptcy Rules. As described above, the relief that
the Debtors seek in the Motion is immediately necessary for the Debtors to be able to continue to
operate their business and preserve the value of their estates. The Debtors submit that the requested
waiver of the notice requirements of rule 6004(a) of the Bankruptcy Rules and the 14-day stay
imposed by rule 6004(h) of the Bankruptcy Rules is appropriate.
3 The Debtors' proposed counsel has copies of each order and will make them available to the Court or to any party that
requests them.
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VII. NOTICE
28. Notice of the Motion has been or will be provided to: ((a) the Office of the United
States Trustee for the District of Delaware (Attn: Malcolm M. Bates); (b) the holders of the 20
largest unsecured claims against the Debtors, collectively; (c) the Debtor's secured creditors; (d)
the Internal Revenue Service; (e) each of the banks holding the Bank Accounts set forth in Exhibit
C hereto; and (f) any party that has requested notice pursuant to rule 2002 of the
Bankruptcy Rules. As the Motion is seeking "first day" relief, the Debtors will serve copies of the
Motion and any order entered in response of the Motion as required by rule 9013-1(m) of the Local
Rules.
29. The Debtors believe that, under the circumstances, no other or further notice is
required.
WHEREFORE, the Debtors respectfully request that the Court grant the relief requested
herein and such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
Dated: August 12, 2024 ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP
Wilmington, Delaware
/s/Jonathan M. Stemerman
Jonathan M. Stemerman (No. 4510)
Eric M. Sutty (No. 4007)
Denissee Gueavara (No. 7206)
1007 North Market Street, Third Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Telephone: (302) 416-9670
jsttemen-nan@atIlp.com
esutty0),atllp.com
dguevara@atllp.com
- and-
Victor A. Vilaplana (Pro Hac Vice Pending)
P.O. Box 9038
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone: (619) 840-4130
vavilaplana(a�,gmail.com
- and-
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Benjamin M. Carson (Pro Hac Vice Pending)
5965 Village Way STE E105
San Diego, CA 92130
Telephone: (858) 255-4529
ben@benjamincarson.com
Proposed Counsel to the Debtors and
Debtors in Possession
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EXHIBIT A
(Interim Order)
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re
SilverRock Development Company., et al.1
Debtors.
Chapter 11
Case No. 24-11647 MFW
(Joint Administration Requested)
RE: Docket No.
INTERIM ORDER (I) AUTHORIZING THE MAINTENANCE OF BANK ACCOUNTS
AND CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING BUSINESS FORMS AND CHECKS, (II)
GRANTING LIMITED RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF BANKRUPTCY CODE
SECTION 345(B), AND (IIII) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF
Upon the Motion of the Debtors for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the
Maintenance of Bank Accounts and Continued Use of Existing Business Forms and Checks, (II)
Granting Limited Relief from the Requirements of Bankruptcy Code Section 345(b), and (III)
Granting Related Relief (the "Motion");2 and upon the Declaration of Robert S. Green Jr.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 in Support of the Debtors' Chapter 11 Petitions and First
Day Pleadings (the "First Day Declaration"); and the Court finding that: (a) the Court has
jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Amended Standing Order of
Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware dated February 29, 2012; (b)
this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); (c) the Court having found that venue of this
proceeding and the Motion in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) the
Court may enter a final order consistent with Article III of the United States Constitution;
The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's federal tax identification number,
as applicable, are: SilverRock Development Company, LLC (5730), RGC PA 789, LLC (5996), SilverRock Lifestyle
Residences, LLC (0721), SilverRock Lodging, LLC (4493), SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC (6598) and SilverRock
Phase I, LLC (2247). The location of the Debtors' principal place of business and the Debtors' mailing address is 343
Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
2 Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion.
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and upon the record herein; and after due deliberation thereon; and it appearing that sufficient notice
of the Motion has been given and that no other further notice is necessary, except as set forth in the
Motion with respect to entry of this Interim Order and notice of the Final Hearing (as defined
below); and good cause appearing therefor; it is hereby
A. ORDERED THAT:
1. The Motion is GRANTED on an interim basis, as set forth herein.
2. The Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to maintain and use the Bank Accounts
in the name and with the account numbers existing immediately prior to the Petition Date and shall
not be required to establish a specific new bank account for tax payments.
3. The Debtors shall retain authority to close or otherwise modify certain of their
accounts and open new debtor in possession accounts, they deem necessary to facilitate the Chapter
11 Cases and their operations. The Debtors are authorized to open any new bank accounts or close
any existing bank accounts as they may deem necessary and appropriate in their sole discretion;
provided, however, that the Debtors shall give notice within fifteen (15) days of opening or closing
any bank account to the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware (the
"U.S. Trustee") and any statutory committees appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases; provided, further,
however, that the Debtors shall open any such new bank account at banks that have executed a Uniform
Depository Agreement with the U.S. Trustee, or at such banks that are willing to immediately execute such
an agreement.
4. The Debtors are authorized to deposit funds in and withdraw funds from the Bank
Accounts by all usual means, subject to the same access rights and limitations existing prior to the
Petition Date, including, but not limited to, checks, wire transfers, automated clearinghouse
transfers, electronic funds transfers, and other debts and to treat the Bank Accounts for all purposes
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as debtor in possession accounts.
5. The Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to continue to use their pre-printed
checks, correspondence, and business forms and checks, including, but not limited to, purchase
orders, letterhead, envelopes, promotional materials, and other business forms, substantially in the
forms existing immediately prior to the Petition Date, without reference to the Debtors' debtor in
possession status, provided that once the Debtors' existing checks have been used, the Debtors
shall, when reordering checks, require the designation "Debtor In Possession" and the
corresponding bankruptcy case number on all checks; provided, further, that, with respect to
checks which the Debtors or their agents print themselves, the Debtors or their agents shall begin
printing the "Debtor In Possession" legend on such items within ten (10) days of the date of entry
of this Interim Order.
6. The banks listed on Exhibit C to the Motion are hereby authorized and directed to
continue to service and administer the Bank Accounts of the Debtors as debtors in possession
without interruption and in the usual and ordinary course of business, and to receive, process, honor
and pay any and all checks, drafts, wires or ACH transfers drawn on the Bank Accounts by the
holders or makers thereof, provided that nothing contained herein shall authorize any such
bank to honor any check issued or dated prior to the Petition Date, except as otherwise provided
by further order of the Court. In no event shall any of the banks be required to honor overdrafts
or to pay any check, wire or other debit against any of the Bank Accounts that is drawn against
uncollected funds.
7. The Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to pay, and the banks may continue to
charge and collect, all customary and usual prepetition and postpetition fees arising from or related
to the Bank Accounts.
8. Subject to section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code, all banks that maintain the Bank
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Accounts are prohibited from offsetting, affecting, freezing, or otherwise impending the Debtors'
use of any funds in the Bank Accounts on account of, or by reason of, any claim (as defined in
section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code) of any such bank against the Debtors that arose before the
Petition Date, absent further order of the Court.
9. The Debtors shall continue to maintain detailed records in the ordinary course of
business with respect to all transfers so that all transactions (including any intercompany
transactions) may be readily ascertained, traced, recorded properly, and distinguished between
prepetition and postpetition transactions.
10. To the extent applicable, the Debtors' time to comply with section 345(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code is hereby extended for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this Order
(the "Extension Period"), provided, however, that such extension is without prejudice to the
Debtors' right to request a further extension of the Extension Period of the waiver of the requirements
of section 345(b) in these Chapter 11 Cases.
11. With respect to banks at which the Debtors hold the Bank Accounts that are party
to a Uniform Depository Agreement with the U.S. Trustee, within fifteen (15) days of the date of
entry of this Interim Order the Debtors shall (a) contact each bank, (b) provide the bank with each
of the Debtors' employer identification numbers, and (c) identify each of the Bank Accounts held
at such banks as being held by a debtor in possession in a bankruptcy case.
12. To the extent applicable, for Banks at which the Debtors hold Bank Accounts that
are not party to a Uniform Depository Agreement with the U.S. Trustee, the Debtors shall use their
good -faith effort to cause such Banks to execute a Uniform Depository Agreement in a form
prescribed by the U.S. Trustee within thirty days of the date of this Interim Order.
13. Nothing herein further authorizes the Debtors to make transfers or loans to non -
debtor affiliates absent further order of the Court.
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14. The requirements set forth in rule 6004(a) of the Bankruptcy Rules are hereby
15. The requirements set forth in rule 6003(b) of the Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied
because the relief set forth in this Interim Order is necessary to avoid immediate and irreparable
harm.
waived.
16. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief
granted pursuant to this Interim Order in accordance with the Motion.
17. This Interim Order is effective immediately upon its entry.
18. The hearing to consider entry of an order granting the relief requested in the Motion
on a final basis (the "Final Hearing") shall be held on , 2024 at
1. (prevailing Eastern Time). Any objection to the entry of a final order granting the relief
requested in the Motion shall be filed with the Court and served on the following parties no later than
4:00 p.m. Prevailing Eastern Time on , 2024, (a) the Debtors, c/o SilverRock
Development Company, LLC 343 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101; (b) proposed counsel to the
Debtors, Armstrong Teasdale LLP, 1007 North Market Street, Third Floor Wilmington, Delaware
19801, Attn: Jonathan M. Stemerman (jstemerman@atllp.com) and P.O. Box 9038, La Jolla CA,
92037, Attn: Victor A. Vilaplana (vavilaplana( gmail.com), and 5965 Village Way, STE E105, La
Jolla, CA 92037 Attn: Benjammin M. Carson (ben(d;benjamincarsonlaw.com); and (f) the Office of the
United States Trustee, 844 King Street, Suite 2207, Lockbox 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Attn: Malcolm
M. Bates (Malcolm.m.bates(�vusdoj.gov). In the event no objections to entry of the Final Order on the Motion
are timely received, this Court may enter such Final Order without need for the Final Hearing.
19. The Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related
to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Interim Order.
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EXHIBIT B
(Final Order)
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re
SilverRock Development Company., et al.'
Debtors.
Chapter 11
Case No. 24-11647 MFW
(Joint Administration Requested)
RE: Docket No.
FINAL ORDER (I) AUTHORIZING THE MAINTENANCE OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND
CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING BUSINESS FORMS AND CHECKS, (II) GRANTING
LIMITED RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTION
345(B), AND (IIII) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF
Upon the Motion of the Debtors for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the
Maintenance of Bank Accounts and Continued Use of Existing Business Forms and Checks, (II)
Granting Limited Relief from the Requirements of Bankruptcy Code Section 345(b), and (III)
Granting Related Relief (the "Motion"); and upon the Declaration of Robert S. Green Jr.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 in Support of the Debtors' Chapter 11 Petitions and First
Day Pleadings (the "First Day Declaration"); and the Court finding that: (a) the Court has jurisdiction
over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § § 157 and 1334 and the Amended Standing Order of Reference from
the United States District Court for the District of Delaware dated February 29, 2012; (b) this is a core
proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); (c) the Court having found that venue of this proceeding and
the Motion in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) the Court may enter a
final order consistent with Article III of the United States Constitution;
The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's federal tax identification number,
as applicable, are: SilverRock Development Company, LLC (5730), RGC PA 789, LLC (5996), SilverRock Lifestyle
Residences, LLC (0721), SilverRock Lodging, LLC (4493), SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC (6598) and SilverRock
Phase I, LLC (2247). The location of the Debtors' principal place of business and the Debtors' mailing address is 343
Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
'Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion.
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and upon the record herein; and after due deliberation thereon; and it appearing that sufficient
notice of the Motion has been given and that no other further notice is necessary; and good cause
appearing therefor; it is hereby
A. ORDERED THAT:
1. The Motion is GRANTED on a final basis, as set forth herein.
2. The Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to maintain and use the Bank Accounts
in the name and with the account numbers existing immediately prior to the Petition Date and shall
not be required to establish a specific new bank account for tax payments.
3. The Debtors shall retain authority to close or otherwise modify certain of their
accounts and open new debtor in possession accounts, as it deems necessary to facilitate the
Chapter 11 Cases and their operations. The Debtors are authorized to open any new bank accounts
or close any existing bank accounts as they may deem necessary and appropriate in their sole
discretion; provided, however, that the Debtors shall give notice within fifteen (15) days of opening
or closing any bank account to the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of
Delaware (the "U.S. Trustee") and any statutory committees appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases;
provided, further, however, that the Debtors shall open any such new bank account at banks that have
executed a Uniform Depository Agreement with the U.S. Trustee, or at such banks that are willing to
immediately execute such an agreement.
4. The Debtors are authorized to deposit funds in and withdraw funds from the Bank
Accounts by all usual means, subject to the same access rights and limitations existing prior to the
Petition Date, including, but not limited to, checks, wire transfers, automated clearinghouse
transfers, electronic funds transfers, and other debts and to treat the Bank Accounts for all purposes
as debtors -in -possession accounts.
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5. The Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to continue to use their pre-printed
checks, correspondence, and business forms and checks, including, but not limited to, purchase
orders, letterhead, envelopes, promotional materials, and other business forms, substantially in the
forms existing immediately prior to the Petition Date, without reference to the Debtors' debtor -in -
possession status, provided that once the Debtors' existing checks have been used, the Debtors
shall, when reordering checks, require the designation "Debtor In Possession" and the
corresponding bankruptcy case number on all checks; provided, further, that, with respect to
checks which the Debtors or their agents print themselves, the Debtors or their agents shall begin
printing the "Debtor In Possession" legend on such items within ten (10) days of the date of entry
of this Final Order.
6. The banks listed on Exhibit C to the Motion are hereby authorized and directed to
continue to service and administer the Bank Accounts of the Debtors as debtors -in -possession
without interruption and in the usual and ordinary course of business, and to receive, process, honor
and pay any and all checks, drafts, wires or ACH transfers drawn on the Bank Accounts by the
holders or makers thereof, provided that nothing contained herein shall authorize any such bank to
honor any check issued or dated prior to the Petition Date, except as otherwise provided by further
order of the Court. In no event shall any of the banks be required to honor overdrafts or to pay
any check, wire or other debit against any of the Bank Accounts that is drawn against uncollected
funds.
7. The Debtors are authorized, but not directed, to continue to pay, and the banks may
continue to charge and collect, all customary and usual prepetition and postpetition fees arising
from or related to the Bank Accounts.
8. Subject to section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code, all banks that maintain the Bank
Accounts are prohibited from offsetting, affecting, freezing, or otherwise impeding the Debtors'
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use of any funds in the Bank Accounts on account of, or by reason of, any claim (as defined in
section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code) of any such bank against the Debtors that arose before the
Petition Date, absent further order of the Court.
9. The Debtors shall continue to maintain detailed records in the ordinary course of
business with respect to all transfers so that all transactions (including any intercompany
transactions) may be readily ascertained, traced, recorded properly, and distinguished between
prepetition and postpetition transactions.
10. To the extent applicable, the Debtors' time to comply with section 345(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code is hereby extended for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this Order
(the "Extension Period"), provided, however, that such extension is without prejudice to the
Debtors' right to request a further extension of the Extension Period of the waiver of the
requirements of section 345(b) in these Chapter 11 Cases.
11. With respect to banks at which the Debtors hold the Bank Accounts that are party
to a Uniform Depository Agreement with the U.S. Trustee, within fifteen (15) days of the date of
entry of this Final Order the Debtors shall (a) contact each bank, (b) provide the bank with each of
the Debtors' employer identification numbers, and (c) identify each of the Bank Accounts held at
such banks as being held by a debtor -in -possession in a bankruptcy case.
12. Nothing herein further authorizes the Debtors to make transfers or loans to non -
debtor affiliates absent further order of the Court.
13. The requirements set forth in rule 6004(a) of the Bankruptcy Rules are hereby
waived.
14. The requirements set forth in rule 6003(b) of the Bankruptcy Rules are satisfied
because the relief set forth in this Final Order is necessary to avoid immediate and irreparable
harm.
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15. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief
granted pursuant to this Final Order in accordance with the Motion.
16. This Final Order is effective immediately upon its entry.
17. The Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related
to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Final Order.
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EXHIBIT C
(To Bank Accounts Motion)
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I. LIST OF BANK ACCOUNTS
Bank of America
SilverRock Phase I LLC
USD
Business Checking
6696
Bank of America
SilverRock Luxury
Residences, LLC
USD
Business Checking
8231
SilverRock Lodging, LLC
Bank of America
USD
Business Checking
0337
Bank of America
SilverRock Lifestyle
Residences,
LLC
USD
Business Checking
8286
Bank of America
SilverRock Development
Company, LLC
USD
Business Checking
8989
Bank of America
RGC PA 789, LLC
USD
Business Checking
7440
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