The Issue Whether the certified general contractor's license of W. Bert Jones should be revoked.
Findings Of Fact By an Administrative Complaint filed October 27, 1976, the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board sought to revoke the general contractor's license of W. Bert Jones alleging that the Respondent contractor entered into a contract with Mrs. Barbara Loewe to renovate her home and to add a room onto the back of the house; that the Respondent contractor was paid in full the contract price but the job was not completed and there were numerous building code violations. Respondent requested an administrative hearing. Pursuant to written agreements entered into between the Respondent and Mrs. Barbara Loewe of Tampa, Florida, Respondent agreed to renovate Mrs. Loewe's home and to add a room onto the back of the house. Mrs. Loewe, either by paying the Respondent directly or paying material suppliers, paid the full contract price. In June or July of 1975 the Respondent left the job contracted for partially or wholly incompleted as follows: the ceiling of the kitchen and drywall were in complete and the kitchen was not painted; the guest bathroom was not trimmed; two back rooms were incomplete. Inasmuch as the ceiling was left undone, it was not trimmed, the drywall was incomplete, the doorways were left uninstalled, and the paneling was incomplete; the bathroom had no toilet, no sink and no trim on the tub; in the master bedroom the ceiling was left sagging, there was no insulation in ceiling or walls, the door was untrimmed, siding was left partially undone and the windows weren't trimmed; holes were left unrepaired around the pipes in the home. The sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) was paid by St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company in full settlement of the claims arising under the general contractor's bond. Additional money, approximately Thirty-Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500), was spent by Mrs. Loewe in addition to the Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) received from the bonding company in order to complete the jobs contracted for. Although there were minimum changes In the job as originally contracted for, work is still going on to complete the original work contracted for by the Respondent. The building inspector for the City of Tampa Building Bureau, Tom Burgoyme, inspected the job site on several occasions during the progress on the work contracted for between Mrs. Loewe and the Respondent. He found building code violations and submitted a list of corrections to the Respondent, Mr. Jones, which were not remedied. A number of problems arose during the construction work, some of which was not the fault of the Respondent. Another contractor was involved in the work on the project. Funds in excess of the purchase price were paid to the Respondent and funds in excess of Eighty-Five Hundred Dollars ($8,500) were needed or will be needed to complete the project.
Recommendation Revoke the general contractor's license of Respondent, Number C GC007323. DONE and ORDERED this 7th day of April, 1977, in Tallahassee, Florida. DELPHENE C. STRICKLAND Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 530, Carlton Building Tallahassee, Florida 32304 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: J. K. Linnan Executive Director Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board Post Office Box 8621 Jacksonville, Florida 32211 Barry Sinoff, Esquire 1010 Blackstone Building Jacksonville, Florida 32202 W. Bert Jones 2300 Greenlawn Street Brandon, Florida 33511
The Issue The issue in this case is the appropriate penalty to impose on the Respondent for: proceeding on a job without obtaining the applicable local building department permits and inspections, in violation of section 489.129(1)(o), Florida Statutes1/; failing to notify a customer of the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund, in violation of section 489.1425; and failing to place his license number on a construction contract, in violation of section 489.119(5)(b).
Findings Of Fact The Petitioner is the state agency charged with the licensing and regulation of the construction industry pursuant to section 20.165 and chapters 455 and 489, Florida Statutes.2/ At all times material to these proceedings, the Respondent was licensed as a certified general contractor in the State of Florida, having been issued license CGC 12754. At all times material hereto, the Respondent was the primary qualifying agent of Charles Boyd Construction, Inc. (“Charles Boyd Construction”). The Respondent’s license is current and active. The Respondent has been subject to prior discipline. On September 21, 1988, the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) issued a Final Order against the Respondent in case 78033 that imposed an administrative fine in the amount of $2,500 for violating sections 489.129(1)(j) and (m), 489.105(4), and 489.119, Florida Statutes, in 1983 and 1984. On or about December 3, 2012, Joanie Miller Drobnie entered into a contract with Respondent, d/b/a Charles Boyd Construction, for renovations to her residence located at 452 Banana River Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, Florida. The original contract price was $173,000. Charles Boyd Construction accepted $175,000. The additional funds represented amounts for extras on the job. On or about January 2, 2013, the Respondent, d/b/a Charles Boyd Construction, obtained Building Permit 13-0366 from the City of Cocoa Beach Building Department for the installation of new windows. Charles Boyd Construction proceeded on interior renovations and performed additional construction contracting services requiring proper licensure without obtaining applicable local building department permits and inspections. The contract at issue failed to contain a statement notifying Ms. Drobnie of her rights under the Florida Homeowner’s Construction Recovery Fund. The Respondent’s license number does not appear on the contract. The Petitioner and Respondent agree, based on the facts and circumstances in this case, that discipline should not exceed an administrative fine of $7,000, payment of the Petitioner’s costs of $487.93, and completion of a live, approved seven-hour continuing education course.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Construction Licensing Board enter a final order: finding that the Respondent violated section 489.129(1)(o) and, by failing to comply with sections 489.1425 and 489.119(5)(b), violated 489.129(1)(o); imposing an administrative fine of $7,000; assessing costs in the amount of $487.93; and requiring the Respondent to complete an approved, live seven-hour continuing education course in addition to any otherwise-required continuing education, with an emphasis on chapter 489 and the rules implementing it. DONE AND ENTERED this 2nd day of August, 2016, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. S J. LAWRENCE JOHNSTON Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 2nd day of August, 2016.
The Issue Whether Respondent committed the offenses alleged in the Administrative Complaint and, if so, the penalties that should be imposed.
Findings Of Fact At all times relevant to this proceeding, Respondent has been licensed by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) as a certified contractor and has held license CGC 13316. At all times relevant to this proceeding, Coastal Structures, LCC (Coastal Structures) has possessed a certificate of authority as a contractor qualified to do business in the State of Florida and has held license QB39088. At all times relevant to this proceeding, Respondent has been the primary qualifying agent for Coastal Structures. At times relevant to this proceeding, Ruth Schumacher was the owner of a residence located in Martin County at 2880 Southwest Brighton Way, Palm City, Florida (the subject property). Ms. Schumacher passed away on June 17, 2008. Prior to her mother’s death, Ms. Macey assisted Ms. Schumacher with her affairs. After her death, all of Ms. Schumacher’s estate, including the subject property, was placed in a trust with Ms. Macey as the trustee. In late October 2005, a screened porch on the subject property was damaged by Hurricane Wilma. In November 2005, Ms. Macey, on behalf of her mother, contacted Coastal Structures about making repairs to the damaged porch. In November 2005, David and Donna Williams, on behalf of Coastal Structures, visited the subject property, made temporary repairs to the damaged porch, and discussed with Ms. Macey and Ms. Schumacher the replacement of the porch. On November 28, 2005, Coastal Structures entered into a written contract with Ms. Schumacher to remove the damaged porch and to replace it with a new screened porch over the existing concrete slab. The written contract failed to contain a written statement explaining to Ms. Schumacher her rights under the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund as required by Section 489.1425(1), Florida Statutes. When Ms. Schumacher contracted with Coastal Structures on November 25, 2005, her insurance company had accepted her claim, but had not completed the damage assessment. The scope of the work was to be based on the allowances provided in the insurance adjuster’s statement of loss once the damage assessment was completed. The insurance company’s damage assessment for the damaged porch was completed December 3, 2005. The total replacement cost was valued at $21,190.10, with a deductible of $2,960.00, for a net claim value of $18,230.10. On March 8, 2006, Respondent submitted to the Martin County Building Department an application for a permit for a screen enclosure over an existing slab. The Martin County Building Department approved the permit application and issued permit number BSCE-2006030334 (the subject permit) to Respondent on March 8, 2006. The subject permit required one inspection, which was to be a final inspection after the completion of the work. Respondent failed to request the required inspection and the subject permit expired. After the execution of the contract with Coastal Structures and the completion of the damage assessment by the insurance company, Ms. Schumacher and Coastal Structures agreed to change the scope of the work from a screened enclosure to a glass enclosure with windows. Ms. Schumacher and Coastal Structures did not execute a written change order or any other written amendment to the written contract. Coastal Structures completed its work on the porch in May 2006. Pursuant to its verbal agreement with Ms. Schumacher, Coastal Structures replaced the damaged screen porch with a glass enclosure with windows. On May 17, 2006, Ms. Schumacher paid Coastal Structures the sum of $25,363.00 in full payment for the work it had done. After payment had been made, Ms. Macey observed several problems with the project including leaks from the ceiling panels and tile work that was not flush with the bottom of the exterior doorway, which allowed water to seep into the structure. In response to complaints from Ms. Macey, Mr. Williams returned to the subject property in May 2006 and applied caulking to the ceiling and along the floor of the structure. That work did not resolve the problems with the project. Ms. Macey made further complaints to Mr. Williams, but he did not respond to those complaints. Ms. Macey and Ms. Schumacher asked Palm City Screening, LLC (Palm City Screening) to determine the problems with the project and to provide an estimate to repair those problems. On February 13, 2007, Palm City Screening provided Ms. Schumacher with an estimate of $19,785.00 to replace the existing porch. In May 2007, Respondent visited the subject property in response to complaints from Ms. Macey. Ms. Macey pointed out to Respondent problems with the porch and Respondent inspected the structure. Respondent told Ms. Macey that he would send someone named George to the subject property to make repairs. Respondent left the subject property and Ms. Macey heard nothing further from him. No one returned to the property on behalf of Respondent. At no time did Ms. Schumacher or Ms. Macey terminate the contract with Coastal Structures or prevent Coastal Structures from correcting the problems with the porch. On July 2, 2008, Palm City Screening provided a second estimate to Ms. Macey in the amount of $23,230.00 to replace the structure. Palm City Screening’s representative told Ms. Macey that the structure could not be repaired as built, but would have to be replaced. The scope of work and estimated costs excluded electrical work for the structure. On July 11, 2008, Jimmy Rowell Electric Service provided Ms. Macey with a written estimate in the amount of $1,520.00 for the electrical work that would be required if the structure were to be replaced. No one on behalf of Palm City Screening or Jimmy Rowell Electric Service testified at the formal hearing. The total investigative costs of this case to Petitioner, excluding costs associated with attorney’s time, was $176.39. On October 8, 1995, Petitioner filed an Amended Administrative Complaint against Respondent in DBPR Case 91- 00022. The Amended Administrative set forth certain factual allegations pertaining to Respondent’s dealings with a person named Donald H. Shaffer. Based on those allegations, Petitioner charged Respondent with abandonment of a project (Count I); committing mismanagement or misconduct in the practice of contracting that caused financial harm to a customer by allowing liens to be placed against the project (Count II); failure to supervise (Count III); mismanagement or misconduct in the practice of contracting that caused financial harm to a customer by abandoning the project (Count IV); and by having committed fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of contracting (Count V). DBPR Case 91-00022 was resolved by stipulation. As part of the stipulation, Respondent agreed to pay a fine and make restitution to the customer. The stipulation contained the following provision: Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations of fact contained in the Amended Administrative Complaint attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. The CILB entered a Final Order Approving Settlement Stipulation on August 2, 1966, which “. . . approved and adopted in toto . . .” the settlement stipulation.
Recommendation Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is hereby RECOMMENDED that Petitioner enter a final order finding Respondent guilty of the violations alleged in the Administrative Complaint. It is further RECOMMENDED that the final order impose against Respondent administrative fines as follows: $500.00 for Count I; $5,000.00 for Count II; $5,000.00 for Count III; and $5,000.00 for Count IV, for the aggregate amount of $15,500.00. It is further RECOMMENDED that Respondent’s licensure be revoked. DONE AND ENTERED this 20th day of August, 2008, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. CLAUDE B. ARRINGTON Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 20th day of August, 2008.
Findings Of Fact Harry L. Wilson is the holder of a registered roofing contractor's license from the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. The license, Number RC 0041328, was first issued in March of 1982. The license was issued in the name of Harry L. Wilson Roofing, 1943 Hardy Street, Jacksonville, Florida, with the Respondent as qualifier. The Respondent has been the qualifier of Harry L. Wilson Roofing at all times relevant to this proceeding. On December 6, 1984, the Respondent and Robbie L. Hicks, entered into a written contract (Petitioner'S Exhibit 2). Pursuant to this written contract (hereinafter referred to as the "Contract"), the Respondent agreed to perform the repair work specified in the Contract in a "professional manner" and Ms. Hicks agreed to pay the Respondent $2,395.00. The property to be repaired is rental property owned by Ms. Hicks. The property is located at 1508 Eaverson Street, Jacksonville, Florida. The Respondent commenced work sometime during the early part of 1983. Shortly after commencing work, however, the Respondent and Ms. Hicks began having disagreements as to the work to be performed and the quality of the Respondent's work. These disagreements continued after the Respondent completed the work in November of 1983. Ms. Hicks testified that the work that the Respondent completed was done in an unprofessional manner and that the Respondent had not completed all of the work that he had agreed to perform. In particular, Ms. Hicks testified that the Respondent had failed to paint the interior of the house beige as required by the Contract, had failed to remove saw dust and other debris from the house following completion of the work, had failed to finish cabinets installed in the house, had failed to repair screens and generally had not performed in the manner he had agreed to perform. Ms. Hicks paid the Respondent all but $410.00 of the contract price. The Respondent testified that all off the work called for pursuant to the Contract had been performed. According to the Respondent, he had performed some work not required by the Contract and had not performed other work requested by Ms. Hicks because the work was beyond the scope of the Contract. The Respondent also stated that the work which Ms. Hicks expected would have cost considerably more than the price agreed upon in the Contract. The Respondent did not perform all of the work specified in the Contract in a "professional manner" as required by the Contract. Based upon the testimony of Mr. Claude Bagwell, Deputy Chief, Building and Zoning, Inspection Division of the City of Jacksonville, it is clear that no permit was issued by the City of Jacksonville to perform the work required by the Contract. The only permits issued with regard to Ms. Hicks' rental property was a permit issued in 1961 and the original building permit issued in 1949. Additionally, due to the fact that no Florida registered roofing contractor's license in the name of "Harry L. Wilson Roofing" had been filed with the City of Jacksonville, no permit could be issued to Harry L. Wilson Roofing with regard to the Contract. The Respondent admitted that he had not obtained a permit to perform the work required by the Contract. The Respondent indicated that he had not obtained a permit because he was not aware that one was required in order to perform the work. He did indicate that he had obtained permits to perform other jobs. The Respondent could not, however, have obtained permits for other jobs because no license issued in the name of Harry L. Wilson Roofing had been filed with the City of Jacksonville. The Respondent did take the examination required in order to obtain a registered roofing contractor's license. The Petitioner suggested in its Proposed Findings that the "permit requirement was explained" when the Respondent took the exam. No evidence to support such a finding was presented at the hearing. The Respondent in entering into the Contract clearly used the name "Wilson Recycling". Nowhere on the Contract is the name "Harry L. Wilson Roofing" used. The Respondent ultimately admitted that no Florida license authorizing the use of the name "Wilson Recycling" had been obtained by him. The Respondent, however, when initially asked whether a Florida license in the name of "Wilson Recycling" had been obtained indicated that such a license had been issued. On further examination, however, the Respondent testified that an occupational license in the name of "Wilson Recycling' had been obtained by him and not a Florida license. The work to be performed pursuant to the Contract was beyond the scope off the Respondent's license. As pointed out by Mr. Bagwell the work to be performed pursuant to the Contract would require licensure as a registered residential contractor or more.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED: That count I of the Administrative Complaint filed against the Respondent be dismissed. It is further RECOMMENDED: That Respondent be found guilty of violating Section 489.129 (1)(g), Florida Statutes (1983), by contracting in a name other than the name as set forth on the Respondent's license. It is further RECOMMENDED: That Respondent be found guilty of violating Section 489.129(1)(j), Florida Statutes (1983), by failing in a material respect to comply with the provisions of Section 489.119(2) and(3), Florida Statutes (1983), in that the Respondent failed to qualify the business name "Wilson Recycling" with the Construction Industry Licensing Board. It is further RECOMMENDED: That Respondent be found guilty of violating Section 489.129(1)(j), Florida Statutes (1983), when he failed in a material respect to comply with the provisions of Section 489.117(2), Florida Statutes (1983), by contracting to perform and actually performing work beyond the scope of his Florida contracting license. It is further RECOMMENDED: That Petitioner suspend Respondent's roofing contractor's license for a period of three (3) months. DONE and ENTERED this17th day of December, 1984, in Tallahassee, Florida. LARRY J. SARTIN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 17th day of December, 1984. COPIES FURNISHED: H. Reynolds Sampson, Esquire Staff Attorney Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Harry L. Wilson 1943 Hardee Street Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Mr. Fred Roche, Secretary Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Findings Of Fact Upon consideration of the oral and documentary evidence adduced at the hearing, the following facts are found: At all times material to these proceedings Respondent was licensed by the State of Florida as a registered residential contractor, having been issued license number RR 0033727. Respondent's license was first issued in February, 1974. In April, 1983, Respondent submitted a change of status application and requested to qualify Regency Builders, a proprietorship. License number RR 0033727 was then issued to William B. Pitts, qualifying Regency Builders. Regency Builders, Inc., has never been qualified by a license of the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board pursuant to Chapter 489, Florida Statutes or any predecessor of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. There is nothing in the record to show that Regency Builders was ever properly incorporated in the State of Florida. However, the record reflects that Respondent did register Regency Builders under the fictitious name statutes Section 685.09, Florida Statutes and complied with the requirements of Section 489.117, Florida Statutes after being contacted by Petitioner's employee sometime in February, 1983. Respondent has been a contractor in Bay County, Florida for 10-12 years and has constructed 150-200 homes during this period of time without any disciplinary action against him, excluding the present proceeding. Respondent prepared a proposal for the construction of a home for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Munroe under the name of Regency Builders, Inc., and submitted the proposal to them. Although the Agreement which was prepared by Lee R. Munroe and signed by Respondent on April 11, 1982 and signed by Lee R. Munroe and Sara W. Munroe (Munroes) but undated, incorporates certain portions of the Proposal, the record reflects that the proposal, per se, was never accepted by the Munroes. The Agreement referenced in paragraph 5 was an agreement entered into by the Respondent and the Munroes for the construction of the Munroes' residence in Gulf Air Subdivision, Gulf County, Florida. The agreed upon contract price was $74,129.33 but, due to changes requested by the Munroes, the Respondent was paid approximately $95,000.00. The Munroes' residence was constructed by Respondent pursuant to the Agreement and was essentially completed in December, 1982. The Munroes moved into this "completed" residence in December, 1982. DeWayne Manuel, building inspector for Gulf County, Florida, during the construction of the Munroe's residence by Respondent, performed the framing inspection, the rough electrical inspection, the rough plumbing inspection, the mechanical inspection (the heating and air conditioning systems) and all other inspections required by the 1982 Southern Standard Building Code, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, Gulf County Florida (Code) with the exception of the final inspection. At the beginning of construction, but before the framing inspection, Lee Munroe contacted Manuel with a general concern about the construction. As a result of this meeting with Lee Munroe, Manuel requested Charles Gaskins (Gaskins) an architect with Gaskins Architect of Wewahitchka, Florida, to inspect the pilings, girders and floor joist. After this inspection, Gaskins made some recommendations in regard to the attachment of girders to the pilings which Respondent followed in making the corrections to the attachments. Gaskins Architect provided the Piling Layout 1st and 2nd Floor Framing (Petitioner's Exhibit No. 8) at the request of the Munroes. Generally, Gaskins found no major problems with the pilings and girders other than the work was "sloppy". Both Manuel's and Gaskins' inspection revealed that Respondent had complied with the requirements of the Piling Lay Out and Manuel found no Code violations. After Gaskins inspected the pilings and girders, Respondent was allowed to continue construction by both Manuel and Munroe. The House Plans (Plans) for the construction of the Munroes' home were prepared by the Munroes' daughter who is an unlicensed architect. Although in several instances the Plans requirements were less stringent than Code requirement, the Plans were approved by the Gulf County Building Department. While the Plans were lacking in detail a competent licensed contractor should have known how to fill in the details. Once the Plans were approved, Manuel would allow a change in the Plans provided the change was as stringent as the Code and would allow the structure to be built in compliance with the Code. The change could be a downgrade or an upgrade provided the Plans, as changed, complied with the Code requirements. Respondent did not request any additional or more comprehensive plans from the Munroes or inform the Munroes in any manner that the plans were inadequate. The Plans called for 2 x 12 solid floor joists to be placed on 16 inch centers. The house as constructed by Respondent had engineered floor truss (I- Beams) placed on 24 inch centers. Those I-Beams carrying a significant load were not blocked and in some instance the I-Beams were not "end-blocked." The Code allows the use of wood I-Beams in place of solid wood floor joists provided the wood I-Beams are constructed in accordance with Code requirements. The record does not reflect that the I-Beams as used in this construction were built in accordance with the Code, and the testimony of both consulting engineering experts, that the placement of I-Beams in this structure required blocking along both sides and the end went unrebutted. There were holes and notches in the plywood web of the I-Beams. However, in reviewing the photographs in Petitioners Exhibits Nos. 11 and 14, and, in particular, photograph 1 of Exhibits 11 and photographs 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Exhibit 14, and the testimony surrounding those photographs, there is insufficient evidence to determine: (1) the size of the holes or notches (2 inch hole, 4 inch notch, etc.); (2) placement of hole or notch in relation to depth of I-Beam (upper 1/3, lower 1/4, etc.); or, (3) the depth of the I-Beams. Although there was no testimony concerning the size of the hole for the duct work and the depth of the I-Beam in photograph 7 of Exhibit No. 14, it is clear that the hole for the duct work is greater than 1/3 the depth of the I-Beam. The evidence is insufficient to show that Respondent did not use 5 - 2 x 12's in the main girder as required by Piling Layout. The evidence is clear that the 2 x 12's used in girders were not always butted at a support. The evidence is insufficient to show where the 2 x 12's were butted in the span or if the butting was staggered. No set-in braces or plywood sheathing was used in the bracing of exterior stud walls. However, diagonal metal strapping and thermoply was used and two layers of weatherboard were put on horizontally. The evidence was insufficient to show that water penetrated into the wood framework after the second siding was put on. A 32/16, 1/2 inch plywood was used for subflooring. There was no top plate on dining room wall which was a weight bearing wall. Ventilation in the attic was in accordance with plans but no cross ventilation was provided in the attic. The evidence is insufficient to show that hurricane clips were not applied to the center exterior wall in that neither engineer inspected the outside of the wall to determine if hurricane clips were on the outside. Manuel did not find a violation of Code in regard to the hurricane clips. In February, 1983, James Van Orman (Orman), a licensed engineer, was employed by the Munroes to do a structural analysis of the home constructed by Respondent. Orman's report (Petitioner's Exhibit No. 10) contained certain calculations in regard to the structural integrity of the home. The calculations and Orman's testimony surrounding the calculations went unrebutted. Orman and Lee Munroe were associated through their work and Orman, also a general contractor, was hired to make the necessary corrections in the construction to make it structurally sound. On December 5, 1984, after reviewing the case file and exhibits, Harold Benjamin, Jr. (Benjamin), a licensed consulting engineer, conducted an inspection on the structure. While Benjamin's inspection was cursory and he made no calculations Benjamin noted the same Code violations as did Orman and concurred in Orman's conclusion that the structural integrity of the home had been compromised. Respondent was notified in March, 1983, of the problems with the structure but due to problems with the Munroes and with his subcontractor he was only able to replace the siding and do some cosmetic work between March, 1983 and October, 1983. In October, 1983, the Munroes contracted with Orman to correct what Orman had determined to be structural deficiencies and notified Respondent that they no longer wanted him on the job. On September 30, 1983, the final inspection was conducted by the Gulf County Building Department. The Respondent was not present at this inspection having failed to pick up a certified letter from Manuel advising him of the date for the final inspection. By letters dated February 7, 1983 (Petitioner's Exhibit No. 4), October 13, 1983 (Petitioner's Exhibit No. 5) and February 13, 1984 (Respondent's Exhibit No. 1), Manuel expressed his thinking about the Code violations and Orman's report. At the hearing Manuel testified that his thinking had not basically changed from what he had expressed in the letters. Neither the Respondent nor the Gulf County Building Department have had the residence structurally analyzed by a licensed engineer. Respondent deviated from the Plans without first obtaining approval of the Gulf County Building Department when he substituted I-Beams on 24 inch centers for 12 x 12 solid floor joists on 16 inch centers. The only evidence that this change was discussed with the Munroes was in regard to running heating and air conditioning duct work through the I-Beams because Mrs. Munroe did not want to drop the ceiling down to 7 feet to accommodate the duct work. While this change may not have affected the structural integrity of the house had the I-Beams been properly constructed and the strength of the subfloor material adjusted to account for the increased span, the evidence shows that the I-Beams were not properly constructed and that the subfloor material used was not of sufficient strength on account of the increased span. Therefore, this change affected the structural integrity of the house. It was apparent from the testimony that certain other changes in the Plans were made without prior approval of the Gulf County Building Department. However, it was also apparent from the evidence that these changes were at least verbally approved by the Munroes and there was no evidence that these changes affected the structural integrity of the house. Due to a grandfathering provision in the law, William Pitts has never taken an examination for licensure and has never been examined as to the provisions of the Code. Respondent in his testimony exhibited: (1) an awareness of the applicable provisions of the Code but not a complete understanding of them; and (2) an acceptable knowledge of he applicable construction practice.
Recommendation Based upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law recited herein, it is Recommended that the Board enter a final order finding Respondent guilty of the violations alleged in Count I and Count II of the Administrative Complaint and for such violations it is Recommended that the Board impose an administrative fine of $1 000.00 and suspend Respondent's residential contractor license for a period of one (1) year, staying the suspension and placing Respondent on probation for that period provided the Respondent: (1) pays the $1,000.00 fine within ninety (90) days; (2) obtains a current copy of the Southern Standard Building Code and agrees to keep it current; and (3) proves to the Board that he has read and is familiar with the applicable Sections of the Code that relate to his license. Respectfully submitted and entered this 2nd day of July, 1985, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. WILLIAM R. CAVE Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 2nd day of July, 1985. COPIES FURNISHED: Edward C. Hill, Jr. Esquire Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Charles S. Isler, III, Esquire Post Office Box 430 Panama City, Florida 32402 Fred Roche, Secretary Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee Florida 32301 Salvatore A. Carpino, General Counsel Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Mr. James Linnan Executive Director Department of Professional Regulation Construction Industry Licensing Board Post Office Box 2 Jacksonville Florida 32202 =================================================================
Findings Of Fact Robert Queen, Respondent, was during all times material herein a registered general contractor and is the holder of license no. RG0011043. On May 5, 1975, Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Stuewe, of Delray Beach, Florida, a 100 percent disabled veteran-service connected, entered into a contract with Robert Queen then d/b/a Queen Construction Company for construction of a home. The home was to be completed within 45 days. Construction commenced as scheduled, however within 60 days following commencement of construction, the Stuewes became concerned about the progress of construction and notified the Respondent of their concern. During this period, the Stuewes had received liens and notices of intent to file liens from various suppliers and materialmen. To finance the project, the Stuewes obtained a $55,000.00 construction loan commitment from First Federal Savings and Loan Association. As of August, 1975, approximately $41,000.00 of the available $55,000.00 construction loan commitment had been withdrawn by the Respondent. The remaining balance of approximately $14,175.00 was frozen by the lender based on its receipt of liens or notices of intent to file liens in the amount of $23,243.84 from various suppliers and mechanics. Based on the monies available in the construction loan, it is apparent that when all liens are satisfied, a deficit of approximately $9,000.00 will be created. The Stuewes took possession of their home on December 9, 1975, at which point the construction had not been completed as per the plans. When they took possession, Respondent advised that he had monies due from other projects and that upon receipt thereof, the construction for the Stuewe residence would be completed. Mr. Stuewe testified that when he took possession, the home was not carpeted nor did the Respondent install special railings in hallways and baths that were required by the contract and which the Stuewes requested based on his disability. Maynard Hamlin, the construction loan supervisor for First Federal Savings and Loan Association, testified and was in all respects corroborative of the testimony given by Mr. Stuewe. Edward Flynn, Director of the Construction Industry Licensing Board for Palm Beach County testified that he Investigated various complaints that he had received against Respondent during late 1975 and early 1976. During that board's public meeting of February, 1976, the board considered Mr. Flynn's investigation of various complaints received by Respondent. Respondent was noticed but failed to appear at the hearing. The board did however receive a letter from the Respondent's attorney advising that he felt that his presence was unnecessary at the February meeting inasmuch as he was no longer the qualifying agent for Queen Construction Company, a Florida corporation. Minutes of the board's February meeting revealed that there were outstanding liens on two homes under construction by Respondent in excess of approximately $33,000.00. At that meeting, the board suspended Respondent's certificate of competency for an indefinite period of time. Terry Verner, an investigator for the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, investigated the instant complaint filed against the Respondent. Mr. Verner was shown an application for the building permit obtained by Respondent for the Stuewe residence and noted that the permit was obtained by Respondent who qualified Johnson Builders as the qualifying contractor. Investigation of Petitioner's files reveals that Respondent qualified Johnson Builders as the qualifying entity under which he would pull all construction contracts but failed to register the Queen Construction Company, Inc. as required by the Board's rules and regulations. (See Petitioner's Exhibit #4). Based on the foregoing findings of fact, I hereby make the following: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Division of Administrative Hearings has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties to this action. The authority of the Petitioner is derived from Chapter 468, Florida Statutes. The action of the Respondent in abandoning a construction project for which he contracted leaving a lien balance in excess of $9,000.00 which monies were received by him for completion of a specified construction project and his failure to fulfill the terms of his obligations pursuant to the contract he entered with the Stuewes amount to conduct violative of Chapter 468.112(2)(e), Florida Statutes. Evidence adduced at the hearing established that the Respondent had been disciplined by the County's construction industry licensing board which action is reviewable pursuant to Chapter 468.112 (2)(f), Florida Statutes. Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, I hereby issue the following:
The Issue At issue herein is whether or not the Respondent/Licensee, Tomas Perez, d/b/a Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc. (Lifetime), engaged in conduct which will be set forth hereinafter in detail, which warrants the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (Board) to take disciplinary action respecting his license and to impose an administrative fine based on said alleged conduct.
Findings Of Fact Based upon my observation of the witnesses and their demeanor while testifying, the arguments of counsel and the entire record compiled herein, the following relevant facts are found. Tomas Perez, d/b/a Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc. (Respondent), is a certified general contractor who holds license No. CGCA 04170, which is active. On September 24, 1975, Mr. Perez used his license to qualify Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc., as the entity through which he would conduct his business activities (Petitioner's Exhibit 1). On August 15, 1978, Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc. , entered into an agreement with James Laughery of Fort Myers, Florida, for a franchise agreement to use Lifetime's license in the immediate area of Fort Myers, Florida (Petitioner's Exhibit 5). That agreement provides, among other things, that Respondent Lifetime authorized James Laughery to use its license in the Fort Myers area for a fee of $50.00 per job or $1,500.00. The agreement does not provide, nor was any evidence offered to establish that Respondent Perez played any supervisory or managing role in agent Laughery's contracting activities in the Fort Myers area. During October of 1978, Mr. Andrew Szarfran entered into an agreement with Respondent's agent, Laughery, to perform certain roofing repairs to his residence for the sum of $1,000.00. Mr. Szarfran paid Laughery $500.00 and Laughery abandoned the project prior to completion (Testimony of Szarfran and Petitioner's Composite Exhibit 4). Mr. Szarfran engaged the services of another contractor to complete the project. On May 17, 1979, the Lee County Construction Board reviewed a complaint filed against Respondent by the Szarfrans. Based on that review, the Lee County Construction Board revoked Respondent's licensing privileges in the county at its June, 1979, meeting (Petitioner's Exhibits 3 and 4 and testimony of witnesses Richard M. McDole and Maxine Allred, Administrative Director of Court Enforcement and Permit Clerk, respectively, for Lee County). On or about October 17, 1978, Respondent's agent, Laughery, also entered into an agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swanson for the erection of aluminum siding to the exterior walls of their residence for a full price of $5,000.00. The Swansons gave Respondent's agent, Laughery, a downpayment of $2,500.00 and agent Laughery abandoned the project prior to the commencement of any work (Petitioner's Exhibits 7 and 8 and testimony of Mrs. Swanson). Richard Newmes, the chief inspector for building and zoning, Cafe Coral, Florida, testified that the Construction Industry Licensing Board for Cape Coral, Florida, revoked Respondent's contractor license on January 17, 1979, based on his violation of Cape Coral Code Section 5-1/2 - 21(J), to wit: "Failure to make good faulty workmanship or materials performed or installed to evade performance of the contract or specifications as agreed upon." (Petitioner's Exhibit 9.) On or about January 4, 1979, Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc., became aware of its agent, James Laughery's mismanagement of funds and his failure to honor contractual obligations he had entered in the Fort Myers area. Respondent and its agent Laughery therefore entered into an agreement which rendered the franchise agreement between the parties null and void. Agent Laughery, in said agreement, promised to pay, from his commissions due, monies owed to Lifetime Chemicals, Inc., which apparently was brought about due to the restitution that Lifetime Chemicals had made to customers whom agent Laughery had defaulted. As mitigating evidence, it was noted that the Respondent, Tomas Perez, was not party to or familiar with the activities and/or difficulties that the designated agent for Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc., James Laughery, was encountering in the Fort Myers vicinity before early January, 1979. As soon as Respondent became aware of Laughery's problems, steps were immediately taken to halt such acts insofar as they related to Respondent (Testimony of Tomas Perez and Michael Arfaras).
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the mitigating evidence which revealed that although the Petitioner is authorized and in fact holds the qualifier license of a registered entity responsible for the acts of its agents, in view of the undisputed evidence which reflects that neither Respondent Perez or Respondent Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc., in any manner benefited from the acts of its agents and in fact attempted to thwart the illegal acts of its agent as soon as such became known, it is hereby RECOMMENDED: l. That the Respondent, Tomas Perez's Certified General Contractor's license, CGCA 04170, be placed on probation for a period of one (1) year. 2. That the Respondents, Tomas Perez and Lifetime Chemicals of America, Inc. , be issued a written letter of reprimand. RECOMMENDED this 24th day of April, 1980, in Tallahassee, Florida. JAMES E. BRADWELL, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 24th day of April, 1980. COPIES FURNISHED: Barry Sinoff, Esquire 2400 Independent Square Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Tomas Perez 2395 West 12th Avenue Hialeah, Florida 33010 Michael Harold Arfaras 820 S.W. 20th Avenue Miami, Florida 33135 Mr. J. K. Linnan Executive Director Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board Post Office Box 8621 Jacksonville, Florida 32211 ================================================================= AGENCY FINAL ORDER ================================================================= BEFORE THE FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD, Petitioner, vs. CASE NO. 79-2173 THOMAS PEREZ, CGCA 04170 Respondent. /
The Issue The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Petitioner, seeks to revoke the registered contractor's license of Stephen J. Borovina, Respondent, based on allegations, which will be set forth in detail hereafter, that he engaged in conduct violative of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes. The issue presented is whether or not the Respondent aided or abetted and/or knowingly combined or conspired with Mr. Howard North, an uncertified or unregistered contractor, to evade the provisions of Chapter 468.112(2)(b), and (c), Florida Statutes, by allowing North to use his certificate of registration without having any active participation in the operations, management, or control of North's operations. Based on the testimony adduced during the hearing and the exhibits received into evidence, I make the following:
Findings Of Fact The Respondent is a certified general contractor who holds license no. CGC007016, which is current and active. On or about July 25, 1976, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Csobor entered into a contract with Mr. and Mrs. Howard North for the construction of a home in Martin County, Florida, for a total price of $35,990. Neither Mr. or Mrs. North are certified or registered contractors in the State of Florida. (Petitioner's Composite Exhibit #2). Respondent applied for and was issued a permit by the Martin County Building Department to construct a residence for the Csobors at the same address stipulated in the contract between the Csobors and the Norths, i.e., Northwest 16th Street, Palm Lake Park, Florida. (Petitioner's Composite Exhibit #1). Howard North, a licensed masonry contractor for approximately nine (9) years was contacted by the Csobors through a sales representative from a local real estate firm. It appears from the evidence that North had previously constructed a "spec" house which the local realtor had sold and thus put the Csobors in contact with Mr. North when they were shown the "spec" house built by North. Evidence reveals that North contacted Borovina who agreed to pull the permit "if he could get some work from the job and could supervise the project". Having reached an agreement on this point, North purchased the lot to build the home for the Csobors and he orally contracted with the Respondent to, among other things, pull the permit, supervise construction, layout the home and do trim and carpentry work. North paid Respondent approximately $200 to layout the home for the Csobors. By the time that North had poured the slab and erected the subfloor, the Csobors became dissatisfied with his (North's) work and demanded that he leave the project. According to North, Respondent checked the progress of construction periodically. Prior to this hearing, the Csobors had never dealt with Respondent in any manner whatsoever. According to Csobor, North held himself out as a reputable building contractor. A contractor is defined in relevant part as any person who, for compensation, undertakes to, or submits a bid to, or does himself or by others, construct, repair, etc. . . . real estate for others. . . Chapter 468.102(1), Florida Statutes. Applying this definition to the facts herein, it appears that the Respondent, at least in a literal sense, satisfied the requirements and obligations of a contractor, as defined in Chapter 468.102, Florida Statutes. Thus, he contracted with North to oversee and/or supervise the project for the Csobors which he fulfilled, according to the testimony of North. Said testimony was not refuted and thus I find that no effort was made by Respondent to evade any provision of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, I shall recommend that the complaint filed herein be dismissed in its entirety.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is hereby recommended that the complaint filed herein be dismissed in its entirety. RECOMMENDED this 4th day of November, 1977, in Tallahassee, Florida. JAMES E. BRADWELL Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings 530 Carlton Building Tallahassee, Florida 32304 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: Barry S. Sinoff, Esquire 1010 Blackstone Building Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Stephen J. Borovina 2347 Southeast Monroe Street Stuart, Florida 33494 J. Hoskinson, Jr. Chief Investigator Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board Post Office Box 8621 Jacksonville, Florida 32211 ================================================================= AGENCY FINAL ORDER ================================================================= BEFORE THE FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD, Petitioner, vs. DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, DOCKET NO. 77-1442 STEPHEN J. BOROVINA, CG C007016, 2347 S. E. Monroe Street, Stuart, Florida 33494, Respondent. / This cause came before the FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD at its regular meeting on February 10, 1978. Respondent was sent the Hearing Officer's findings and recommendations and was given at least 10 days to submit written exceptions to the recommended order. Respondent was notified of the meeting so that respondent or counsel might appear before the Board. Respondent did not appear The FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD on February 10, 1978, after reviewing a complete transcript of the Administrative Hearing, by motion duly made and seconded voted to revoke the certified general contractor's license of STEPHEN J. BOROVINA. It is therefore, ORDERED that the certification of respondent STEPHEN J. BOROVINA, Number CG C007016, be and is hereby revoked. Respondent is hereby notified that he has 30 days after the date of this final order to appeal pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Appellate Rules. DATED this 13th day of February, 1978. FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD BY: JOHN HENRY JONES, President ================================================================= SECOND AGENCY FINAL ORDER ================================================================= BEFORE THE FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD STEPHEN J. BOROVINA, CG C007016, Respondent/Appellant, vs. DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, DOCKET NO. 77-1442 FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD, Petitioner/Appellee. / This cause came before the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board at its regular meeting on August 3, 1979. The respondent was sent the Hearing Officer's findings and recommendations and was given at least 10 days to submit written exceptions to the recommended order. Respondent was notified of the meeting so that respondent or counsel might appear before the Board. Respondent did appear. The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, on August 3, 1979, after reviewing a complete transcript of the Administrative Hearing, by motion duly made and seconded, voted to revoke the certified general contractor's license of Stephen J. Borovina, No. CG C007016. On February 13, 1978, the certification of respondent, Stephen J. Borovina, No. CG C007016, was revoked by order of the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. On April 25, 1979, the District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida, Fourth District, in Case Number: 78-527, reversed the final order of the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. That Court remanded the above captioned case to the Board to further consider the matter and enter such order as it may be advised in conformity with Section 120.57(1)(b)(9), Florida Statutes (1977). In accordance with the decision of the Florida District Court of Appeal, Fourth District, the Board has reconsidered the above captioned matter and finds as follows: The Board rejects the recommended order as the agency's final order. The Board adopts the first paragraph of the hearing officer's finding of fact. The Board, however, rejects the findings of fact found in the second paragraph of the hearing officer's findings. The second paragraph states as follows: A contractor is defined in relevent(sic) part as any person who, for compensation, undertakes to, or submits a bid to, or does himself or by others, construct, repair, etc. real estate for others...Chapter 468.102(1), Florida Statutes. Applying this definition to the facts herein, it appears that the Respondent, at least in a literal sense, satisfied the requirements and obligations of a contractor, as defined in Chapter 468.102, Florida Statutes. Thus, he contracted with North to oversee and/or supervise the project for the Csobors which he fulfilled, according to the testimony of North. Said testimony was not refuted and thus I find that no effort was made by Respondent to evade any provision of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes. Accordingly, I shall recommend that the complaint filed herein be dismissed in its entirety. The findings of fact found in the above-quoted paragraph were not based upon competent substantial evidence. The competent substantial evidence supports a finding that the respondent, Stephen J. Borovina, did not supervise the project and that Borovina evaded the provisions of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes. The following evidence supports the Board's position: There was no written agreement entered into between Howard North and the respondent which indicated that the respondent was to supervise the construction of the Csobors' house (T- 14); It was conceded at the hearing that the only subcontractors or draftmen who worked on the Csobors' house were contracted solely by Howard North and they had no contract whatsoever with the respondent (T-19, 25); The respondent never advised or informed Mr. and Mrs. Csobor that he was the contractor on the job. (T-51); At all times during the act of construction of the house, Mr. and Mrs. Csobor were under the impression that Howard North was the contractor (T-44-51). It is, therefore, ORDERED: That the certification of respondent, Stephen J. Borovina, Number CG 0007016, be and is hereby revoked. Respondent is hereby notified that he has thirty (30) days after the date of the Final Order to appeal pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Appellate Rules. Dated this 3rd day of August, 1979. FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD BY: JOHN HENRY JONES, President
Findings Of Fact The parties stipulated to the fact that James Baskin holds registered contractor's license number BC 0011300. Raskin's registered general contractor's license was issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board. Prior to the commencement of the hearing, the Hearing Officer held that the record of the proceedings for the Cape Coral Board could be filed as a late filed exhibit in this cause in order that the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board could review the Cape Coral Board's action pursuant to its authority under Section 468.112(2)(f), Florida Statutes. Ambassador Homes contracted with Sam and Marie Franzella for the construction of a single family residence to be constructed on the property located on Lots 41-42, Block 1224, Cape Coral Unit 19, Section 32-33, Township 44 South, Range 24 East. Stucky Well Drilling was initially contacted by an unknown agent of Ambassador Homes on January 1, 1975, and directed to drill a well, and install a deep well jet pump and tank at the location stated above. On January 20, 1975, Marion, a secretary for Ambassador Homes, called Stucky Well Drilling and directed that Stucky Well Drilling install the well and equipment as soon as possible. On January 21, 1975, a 210 foot well was drilled on the property described above and on January 23, 1975, a Mr. Green from Ambassador Homes called and requested that the tank and equipment be installed immediately. Mr. Hall, an employee of Stucky Well Drilling, installed all the equipment as ordered on January 23, 1975. On January 24, 1975, a bill in the amount of Six Fifty Dollars ($650.00) was sent to Ambassador Homes for the work performed on the property described above. Ambassador Homes was a corporation engaging in residential contracting and operating under the license of James Raskin. Ambassador Homes did not pay Stucky Well Drilling the bill for the drilling of the well and installation of the equipment on the property described in paragraph 3 above. Subsequently Stucky Well Drilling brought suit against Ambassador Homes, Inc., in the County Court of Lee County and obtained final judgment in the amount of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($650.00) plus costs. This judgment was entered on December 2, 1975.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, the Hearing Officer recommends that the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board suspend the license of James Raskin as a registered general contractor until he presents satisfactory proof to the Board of his financial qualifications to engage in the contracting business. DONE and ORDERED this 27th day of May, 1977, in Tallahassee, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 530, Carlton Building Tallahassee, Florida 32304 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: Barry Sinoff, Esquire 1010 Blacks tone Building Jacksonville, Florida 32202 James Raskin 1810 S. E. 44th Street Cape Coral, Florida 33904 Mr. J. K. Linnan Executive Director Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board Post Office Box 8621 Jacksonville, Florida 32211
