Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Respondent: DAVID COKER, INDIVIDUALLY, A/K/A ACE PLUMBING AND DRAIN
Judges: ROBERT S. COHEN
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Pensacola, Florida
Filed: May 21, 2008
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, October 22, 2008.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
STATE OF FLORIDA, DY- OY ai ‘4
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
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Petitioner, USTRATIVE
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE “RI4GS
' $2,000.00
vs. CONTRACTOR LICENSE
NO. RF0063998
DAVID C. COKER, individually
a/k/a ACE PLUMBING & DRAIN
8861 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 22507
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The State of Florida, Department of Health, Escambia County Health
Department, imposes an administrative fine in aggregate amount of
$2,000.00 for the following violations. Payment is due and payable to the
Florida Department of Health. Deliver payment to the undersigned.
JURISDICTION
1. The department shall . . . [dJevelop a comprehensive program
to ensure that onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems regulated by
the department are... . abandoned . . . in compliance with this section and
rules adopted under this section to prevent groundwater contamination and
surface water contamination and to preserve the public health. Section
381.0065(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
2. [T]he department may impose a fine, which shall not exceed
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$500 for each violation, for a violation of .. . Ss. 381.0065... for a violation
of any rule adopted under this chapter, or for a violation of any of the
provisions of chapter 386. Section 381.0061(1), Florida Statutes.
3. The department shall... Conduct enforcement activities,
including imposing fines . . . for violations of this section, part I of chapter
386... or for a violation of any rule adopted under this section, [or] part I
of chapter 386... . Section 381.0065(3)(h), Florida Statutes.
COUNT I
4, David C. Coker, a registered plumbing contractor, license
number RF0063998, (d/b/a Ace Plumbing and Drain, LLC) contracted with
Wanda Gunion residing at 401 Chaseville Street, Pensacola, Florida to
abandon a septic tank at said residence.
5. On or about May 15, 2007, David C. Coker dug a hole by said
septic tank and drained the tank contents from the tank to the hole.
6. The following actions shall be taken, in the order listed, to
abandon an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system: (a) Property
owner or agent shall apply for a permit from the department . . .. Upon
receiving a permit: (b) The tank shall be pumped out. Rule 64E-6.011,
Florida Administrative Code.
7. The action of David C. Coker first above described is a violation
of Rule 64E-6.011, Florida Administrative Code, and is fined $500.00.
COUNT II
8. David C, Coker, a registered plumbing contractor, license
number RF0063998, (d/b/a Ace Plumbing and Drain, LLC) contracted with
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Wanda Gunion residing at 401 Chaseville Street, Pensacola, Florida to
abandon a septic tank at said residence.
9. On or about May 15, 2007, David C. Coker drained untreated
human waste from the septic tank to the unprotected earth.
10. The following conditions . . . caused by any individual . . . shall
constitute prima facie evidence of maintaining a nuisance injurious to health:
Untreated or improperly treated human waste . . .. Section 386.041(1){a),
Florida Statutes.
11. The action of David C. Coker first above described is a violation
of a provision of chapter 386, Florida Statutes, a nuisance injurious to health
and is fined $500.00.
COUNT ITI
12. David C. Coker, a registered plumbing contractor, license
number RF0063998, (d/b/a Ace Plumbing and Drain, LLC) contracted with
Patricia W. Barley residing at 23 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, to
perform septic to sewer conversion at said residence.
13. Between the 1° of March and the 31* of July, 2007, David C.
Coker abandoned said septic tank and left the tank with no soil cover and
parts of the tank protruding above the ground surface.
14, The tank shall be filled with clean sand or other suitable
material, and completely covered with soil. Rule 64E-6.011(2)(d), Florida
Administrative Code.
15. The action of David C. Coker first above described is a violation
of Rule 64E-6.011, Florida Administrative Code, and is fined $500.00.
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COUNT IV
16. David C. Coker, a registered plumbing contractor, license
number RF0063998, (d/b/a Ace Plumbing and Drain, LLC) contracted with
Patricia W. Barley residing at 23 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida to
perform septic to sewer conversion at said residence.
17. Between the 1% of March and the 31 of July, 2007, David C.
Coker abandoned said septic tank and did not arrange for an inspection.
18. An inspection of the system abandonment shall be conducted by
the department. ... Rule 64E-6.011(2)(e), Florida Administrative Code.
19. The action of David Coker first above described is a violation of
Rule 64E-6.011, Florida Administrative Code, and is fined $500.00.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO APPEAL
A party who is adversely affected by this action may petition for an
administrative hearing pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida
Statutes. Such proceedings are governed by Chapter 28-106, Florida
Administrative Code. A petition for a hearing must be in writing and must be
received by the Agency Clerk for the Department within 21 days from receipt
of this action. The address for the Agency Clerk is: R.S. Power, 4052 Bald
Cypress Way, BIN #A02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1703, The facsimile number
is (850) 410-1448. See attached document, Election of Rights.
Mediation is not available as an alternative remedy.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT A PETITION FOR HEARING WITHIN 21 DAYS
FROM RECEIPT OF THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT
TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, AND THIS DOCUMENT BECOMES A FINAL
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ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT.
A party who is adversely affected by a final order is entitled to judicial
review pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes. Review proceedings are
governed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Such proceedings may
be commenced by filing one copy of a Notice of Appeal with the Agency Clerk
of the Department of Health and a second copy accompanied by the filing
fees required by law with the District Court of Appeal in the appellate district
where the party resides or the First District Court of Appeal. The notice must
be filed within 30 days of the rendition of a final order.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has
been furnished to David C. Coker, Ace Plumbing & Drain, 8861 Gulf Beach
Highway, Pensacola, FL 32507 by U.S. Certified Mail Number 7003 3110 0006
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4681 3388 Return Receipt Requested, on this the i bday of AuGusT,
2007.
Chief Counsel ~
Department of Health
Northwest Law Office
1295 West Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32501
(850) 595-6517
FAX (850) 595-6530
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Cc: Department of Business and Professional Regulation —— iy Jf
Division of Regulation/Compliance S x?
Consumer Services
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0782
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STATE OF FLORIDA = :
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH B bes E
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ADHINISTRative
- HEARINGS
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE
$2,000.00
“S. CONTRACTOR LICENSE
NO. RF0063998
DAVID C. COKER, individually
a/k/a ACE PLUMBING & DRAIN
8861 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
Respondent.
ELECTION OF RIGHTS
(Please select only 1 of the 3 options)
I have read the Explanation of Rights and understand my
options.
1. ) I do not dispute the allegations of fact in the
Administrative Complaint, but do wish to be accorded an informal
hearing or proceeding, pursuant to § 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, at
which time I will be permitted to submit oral and/or written evidence
to the Department, in mitigation of the complaint. Most informal
hearings are conducted at agency headauarters in Tallahassee, Florida.
2. ) I do not dispute the allegations of fact contained
in the Administrative Complaint and waive my right to object or be
heard.
3. (“) I do dispute the allegations of fact contained in
the Administrative Complaint and wish to petition for a hearing
pursuant to § 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. Below I have identified
each fact I dispute (attach extra pages as needed):
Note: Mediation pursuant to § 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not
available for this action.
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Docket for Case No: 08-002478
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 22, 2008 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 20, 2008 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Sep. 05, 2008 |
Order Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by September 19, 2008).
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Sep. 04, 2008 |
Motion to Continue Ruling of Relinquishing Jurisdiction filed.
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Jul. 09, 2008 |
Order Canceling Hearing (parties to advise status by August 12, 2008).
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Jul. 08, 2008 |
Motion to Cancel Hearing filed.
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Jun. 03, 2008 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jun. 03, 2008 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for July 16, 2008; 9:00 a.m., Central Time; Pensacola, FL).
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Jun. 02, 2008 |
Letter to Judge Cohen from R. Johnson regarding available dates for hearing filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Initial Order.
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May 21, 2008 |
Affidavit filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Motion for Final Order filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Affidavit filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Letter to D. Coker from R. Power regarding enclosed unsigned letter filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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May 21, 2008 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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