Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Respondent: RIVERWALK COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Judges: LAWRENCE P. STEVENSON
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Fort Myers, Florida
Filed: May 29, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, July 19, 2002.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
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Serve: Caro) J. Henke, Respondent’s Registered Agent
C/O Henke Property Management ,
6213-A Presidential Court
Fort Myers, FL 33919
/ LEE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Nature of the Case
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTINIED that this is an administrative action for
the imposition of a daily cumulative administrative fine pursuant to Section 5 14.05 Florida
Statutes. This case arises from the Respondent's failure to maintain minimum standards set forth
by the Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code regulating the operation and maintenance
of the pool by Riverwalk Cove Condominium Association, Inc., located at 5820 Harbor Club
Road, Fort Myers, Florida 33919,
Factual Allegations as to All Counts
1. Petitioner, State of Florida, Department of Health, Lee County Health
Department, is the administrative agency of the State of Florida charged with the duty to
enforce provisions of Chapter 514 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-9 Florida Administrative
Code.
2. The Respondent owns and/or operates a public swimming pool facility,
as defined by Section 514.011(2) Florida Statutes, located at 5820 Harbor Club Road, Fort
Myers, Florida 33919, and permitted by Petitioner (Annual Operating. Permit # 36-60-00201).
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3. On April 18, 2002 the Department of Health conducted an inspection of
the Respondent’s pool and found that Respondent failed to maintain a log of pool water tests
showing water tests taken at least once every twenty-four hours, in violation of Rule 64E-
9.004(13) Florida Administrative Code. See, Attachment “A” attached and incorporated herein,
This has been a repeated continual violation committed by the Respondent. In previous
inspections conducted on April 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2002, the Respondent was notified by
the Department of Health by written inspection report of these violations and was instructed to
maintain a daily log of chlorine and pH tests of pool water, The Department of Health hereby
imposes a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fine for this violation of law.
4, On April 18, 2002 the Department of Health conducted an inspection of
the Respondent’s pool and found the system flow meter was not operational, in violation of Rule
64E-9.007(13) Florida Administrative Code, See Attachment “A.” This is a repeated violation
committed by the Respondent. In previous inspections on April 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2002,
the Respondent was notified by the Department of Health by written inspection report that the
flow meter was unreadable, and thus non-operational, The Department of Health hereby imposes
a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fine for this violation of law,
5. On April 18, 2002 the Department of Health conducted an inspection of
the Respondent’s pool and found the posted pool rules did not contain any reference to the
required prohibition of glass in the pool nor was there any posting of the rule that glass was not
allowed on the pool deck, in violation of Rule 64E-9,008(7) Florida Administrative Cade. See
Attachment “A.” This is a repeated violation committed by the Respondent. In previous
inspections on Apri! 9, 2002 and on April 11, 2002, the Respondent was notified by the
Department of Health by written inspection report that the posted pool rules did not contain the
required prohibition on glass in the pool or on the pool deck. The Department of Health hereby
imposes a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fine for this violation of Jaw,
6. On April 18, 2002 the Department of Health conducted an inspection of
the Respondent’s pool and found the disinfection and pH feeders were not pumping, in violation
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of Rule 64E-9.007(16) Florida Administrative Code. See Attachment “A.” This is a repeated
violation committed by the Respondent. In previous inspections on April 9, 2002 and on April
11, 2002, the Respondent was notified by the Department of Health by written inspection report
that the acid and chlorine barrels were empty and the pumps were not feeding. The Department
of Health hereby imposes a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fine for this violation of law.
7. On April 18, 2002 the Department of Health conducted an inspection of the
Respondent’s pool and found the skimmer gutter grate was broken, in violation of Rule 64E-
9.007(3) Florida Administrative Code, See Attachment “A.” This is a repeated violation
committed by the Respondent. In a previous inspection on April 11, 2002, the Respondent was
notified by the Department of Health by written inspection report that the skimmer grate was
broken and needed to be replaced. The Department of Health hereby imposes a One Hundred
Dollar ($100.00) fine for this violation of law.
Request for Relief
Wherefore, the Department of Health hereby imposes a total fine to date in the amount
of Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($2,100.00) for all violations of law as stated above.
If the violations are not corrected on or before 15 days of receipt of this amended
administrative complaint, the Petitioner, Department of Health, requests that this tribunal
impose additional administrative fines on the Respondent in the respective amounts per day for
each of the separate violations listed in this complaint continuing to exist from the date of
receipt of this complaint until the date the Respondent corrects each of the respective violations
listed.
The Total Fine imposed herein, to date, being Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars
($2,100.00), or the cumulative daily amount if the corrections are not timely made as set forth
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herein, due and payable within 21 days of receipt of this Complaint to the Lee Counry Health
Department, 3920 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida, 33916.
Done this au day of April 2002 by the Department of Health, Lee County
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MESA {V ask WW okt
SUSAN MASTIN SCOTT
Florida Bar #0000736
Chief Legal Counsel
2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 206
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
(941) 338-2743
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy hereof has been furnished to: Carol J. Henke, Henke
Property Management, Registered Agent, Riverwalk Cove Condominium Association,
Inc., 6213-A Presidential Court, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, via Federal Express #
815335992210 this QUe* day of April 2002.
Susan Mastin Scott
NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO APPEAL
A party whose substantial interest is affected by this order may petition for an
administrative hearing pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Fla. Stat. Such proceedings
are governed by Rule 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. A petition for administrative
hearing must be in writing and must be received by the Agency Clerk for the Department,
within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of this order. The address of the Agency Clerk is
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN # AO2, Tallahassee FL 32399-1703. The Agency Clerk's
facsimile number is 850-410-1448.
Mediation is not available as an alternative remedy.
Your failure to submit petition for hearing within 21 days from receipt of this order will .
constitute a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing, and this order shall become a
"final order.”
Should this order become a final order, a party who is adversely affected by it is entitled
to judicial review pursuant to section 120.68, Fla, Stat. Review proceedings are governed by the
Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Such proceedings may be commenced by filing one copy
ofa 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 Court of Appeal in the appropriate
District Court, The notice must be filed within 30 days of rendition of the final order.
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Docket for Case No: 02-002184
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 28, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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Jul. 19, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 18, 2002 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jun. 10, 2002 |
Order Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by July 25, 2002).
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Jun. 05, 2002 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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May 29, 2002 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 29, 2002 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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May 29, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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May 29, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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