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CLB Backup 07/17/2019 CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Petitioner, CASE NO.: 2019-05 vs. COLLIER COUNTY LICENSE NO.: LCC20180002312 LUIS G. PATINO, qualifying, THE STATE LICENSE NO.: RP2525S5416 OASIS GROUP OF SWFL, INC., doing business as, OASIS RENOVATIONS & POOLS, Respondent. STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT LUIS G. PATINO, (hereinafter "Respondent") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, (hereinafter "Petitioner") hereby stipulate and agree as follows: 1. Respondent admits to the allegations and the two willful violations as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4 of the Administrative Complaint, dated May 6, 2019 (copy attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"). 2. Petitioner withdraws Count 2 and Count 3. 3. The Respondent admits to these allegations and the willful violation as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4, regardless of whether the Collier County Contractor Licensing Board (the "Board") adopts and orders the penalty recommendation contained within this Settlement Agreement, as set forth below, or declines to do so and orders an increased or decreased level of penalties. 4. Collier County Licensing Department staff recommends to the Board, and Respondent agrees with the recommendation, that: a. Respondent's license shall be placed on probationary status effective as of this hearing date, for a period of at least one (1) year; AND b. Respondent shall pay restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00 prior to September 30, 2019. 5. Should Respondent fail to make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline, the Collier County Licensing Department supervisor shall notice this matter for hearing before the Board at its October 2019 meeting date, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider further disciplinary action against the Respondent in accordance with Section 22-203(a)(4), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of Respondent's license. 6. Should respondent make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline and provide sufficient proof thereof to the Contractor Licensing Department supervisor, Respondent's probationary status shall automatically be lifted and returned to normal status upon completion of the one (1) year period of probation. f�' ,'i Executed this, 1 ;; day of ,, ,, 2019. Lu0,6'Patino =Everildo 'badeta / Respondent Contractors' Licensing Supervisor 2 ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY THIS CAUSE having come before the Contractors' Licensing Board (the "Board") for administrative hearing on July 17, 2019, and the Board being fully advised on the aforesaid Stipulated Settlement Agreement, AND THE penalty recommendations contained therein, hereby issues the following Order: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. At all times relevant to this proceeding, Respondent was a State of Florida Registered Swimming Pool/Spa Service and Repair Contractor under State License No.: RP2525S5416 and Collier County License No.: LCC20180002312, qualifying the business organization, The Oasis Group of SWFL, Inc., and doing business as Oasis Renovations & Pools. 2. At this hearing Respondent entered into a Stipulated Settlement Agreement, admitting to the allegations and willful violation as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4 of the Administrative Complaint which is adopted and incorporated into this Order. 3. The admissions set forth in the Stipulated Settlement Agreement constitute clear and convincing evidence that Respondent willfully violated applicable building codes or laws of the State, City or Collier County and committed misconduct under Section 22-201.1(2), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based upon the foregoing facts, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: 3 4. All notices were properly and timely issued in accordance with Section 22- 202, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, and the Board has subject matter jurisdiction in this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 22, Article V, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, and Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. 5. Pursuant to Section 22-203(b), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, the Board finds Respondent's misconduct as a State of Florida Certified Contractor warrants payment of restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of$10,000.00, and a orie-(1) year period of probation. ORDER OF THE BOARD Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, the Board hereby ORDERS that: a. Respondent is guilty of the Count I and Count 4 misconduct charged under Section 22-201.1(2), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, for willfully violating applicable building codes or laws of the State, City or Collier County; b. Respondent's license shall be placed on probationary status effective as of this hearing date, for a period of at least oni(1-)ear; c. Respondent shall pay restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00 prior to September 30, 2019; d. Should Respondent fail to make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline, the Collier County Licensing Department supervisor shall notice this matter for hearing before the Board at its 4 October 2019 meeting date, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider further disciplinary action against the Respondent in accordance with Section 22-203(a)(4), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of Respondent's license; and e. Should respondent make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline and provide sufficient proof thereof to the Contractor Licensing Department supervisor, Respondent's probationary status shall automatically be lifted and returned to normal status upon completion of the 9pel1) year period of probation. DONE AND ORDERED by a majority vote of � in favor and ca opposed, of the Contractors' Licensing Board, on this 17th day of July 2019 at Collier County, Florida. CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Kyle E. Lantz,`Chairman 5 NOTICE OF RIGHTS REHEARING This Order of the Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board (the "Board") constitutes the formal decision as stated at the hearing on this matter. Respondent, any other party, the Chair of the Board, the Board as a body, or the assistant county attorney who tried this case may request a rehearing of the Board's decision as stated within the Order in accordance with Section 22-204, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. A request for rehearing shall be made in writing and shall be filed with the Collier County Licensing Supervisor with copies served on all other parties within twenty (20) days of the mailing or other method of delivery to Respondent of the Order. CIRCUIT COURT APPEAL Disciplinary actions of the Board are quasi-judicial. Under Section 22-205, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, Respondent may appeal this Order by Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the to the Collier County Circuit Court pursuant to Rule 9.100, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Notwithstanding a timely filed rehearing request, such appeal shall be filed with the Collier County Circuit Court and be served on all other parties within thirty (30) days of rendition of the Order. In the event of a timely filed rehearing request, the appeal shall be filed with Collier County Circuit Court and be served on the parties within thirty (30) days of rendition of the Board's Order on rehearing. In the event that Respondent elects to appeal, a verbatim record and transcript relevant to the case shall be as required by Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. It shall be the sole responsibility of the person or entity seeking such review to ensure that a record is made from which a transcript may be prepared which includes the testimony upon which an appeal may be taken. Neither Collier County, nor the Board shall have any responsibility to provide a verbatim record transcript of the proceedings. CHALLENGING A RECOMMENDED PENALTY If this Order contains a recommended penalty for the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Respondent, complainant or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation may challenge such recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. Pursuant to Section 489.131(7), Florida Statutes, a challenge shall be filed within sixty (60) days after the issuance of the recommended penalty. If challenged, there is a presumptive finding of probable cause and the case may proceed without the need for a probable cause hearing. Failure of Respondent, complainant or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to timely file a challenge to a recommended penalty, shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. A waiver of the right to a hearing before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall be deemed an admission of the violation, and the penalty recommended, if any, shall become a final order according to procedures developed by State Construction Industry Licensing Board rule without further board action. Respondent may appeal this State Construction Industry Licensing Board action to district court. 6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Amended Order of the Board has been furnished to the Respondent, and , Licensing Compliance Supervisor or his/her designee, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34103 on this day of , 2019. Secretary/Contractors' Licensing Board 7 CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Petitioner, CASE NO.: 2019-05 vs. COLLIER COUNTY LICENSE NO.: LCC20180002312 LUIS G. PATINO, qualifying, THE STATE LICENSE NO.: RP2525S5416 OASIS GROUP OF SWFL, INC., doing business as, OASIS RENOVATIONS & POOLS, INSTR 5741252 OR 5653 PG 2202 RECORDED 7/18/2019 4:22 PM PAGES 7 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER Respondent. COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA REC$61.00 INDX$1.00 I STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT LUIS G. PATINO, (hereinafter "Respondent") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, (hereinafter "Petitioner") hereby stipulate and agree as follows: 1. Respondent admits to the allegations and the two willful violations as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4 of the Administrative Complaint, dated May 6, 2019 (copy attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"). 2. Petitioner withdraws Count 2 and Count 3. 3. The Respondent admits to these allegations and the willful violation as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4, regardless of whether the Collier County Contractor Licensing Board (the "Board") adopts and orders the penalty recommendation contained within this Settlement Agreement, as set forth below, or declines to do so and orders an increased or decreased level of penalties. 4. Collier County Licensing Department staff recommends to the Board, and Respondent agrees with the recommendation, that: a. Respondent's license shall be placed on probationary status effective as of this hearing date, for a period of at least one (1) year; AND b. Respondent shall pay restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00 prior to September 30, 2019. 5. Should Respondent fail to make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline, the Collier County Licensing Department supervisor shall notice this matter for hearing before the Board at its October 2019 meeting date, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider further disciplinary action against the Respondent in accordance with Section 22-203(a)(4), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of Respondent's license. 6. Should respondent make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline and provide sufficient proof thereof to the Contractor Licensing Department supervisor, Respondent's probationary status shall automatically be lifted and returned to normal status upon completion of the one (1) year period of probation. Executed thisday of , 2019. Luis G. Patino Everildo Ybaceta Respondent Contractors' Licensing Supervisor 2 ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY THIS CAUSE having come before the Contractors' Licensing Board (the "Board") for administrative hearing on July 17, 2019, and the Board being fully advised on the aforesaid Stipulated Settlement Agreement, AND THE penalty recommendations contained therein, hereby issues the following Order: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. At all times relevant to this proceeding, Respondent was a State of Florida Registered Swimming Pool/Spa Service and Repair Contractor under State License No.: RP2525S5416 and Collier County License No.: LCC20180002312, qualifying the business organization, The Oasis Group of SWFL, Inc., and doing business as Oasis Renovations & Pools. 2. At this hearing Respondent entered into a Stipulated Settlement Agreement, admitting to the allegations and willful violation as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4 of the Administrative Complaint which is adopted and incorporated into this Order. 3. The admissions set forth in the Stipulated Settlement Agreement constitute clear and convincing evidence that Respondent willfully violated applicable building codes or laws of the State, City or Collier County and committed misconduct under Section 22-201.1(2), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based upon the foregoing facts, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: 3 4. All notices were properly and timely issued in accordance with Section 22- 202, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, and the Board has subject matter jurisdiction in this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 22, Article V, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, and Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. 5. Pursuant to Section 22-203(b), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, the Board finds Respondent's misconduct as a State of Florida Certified Contractor warrants payment of restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00, and a ° 1) year period of probation. ORDER OF THE BOARD Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, the Board hereby ORDERS that: a. Respondent is guilty of the Count I and Count 4 misconduct charged under Section 22-201.1(2), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, for willfully violating applicable building codes or laws of the State, City or Collier County; b. Respondent's license shall be placed on probationary status effective as rK` of this hearing date, for a period of at least one (17 ear; c. Respondent shall pay restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00 prior to September 30, 2019; d. Should Respondent fail to make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline, the Collier County Licensing Department supervisor shall notice this matter for hearing before the Board at its 4 October 2019 meeting date, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider further disciplinary action against the Respondent in accordance with Section 22-203(a)(4), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of Respondent's license; and e. Should respondent make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline and provide sufficient proof thereof to the Contractor Licensing Department supervisor, Respondent's probationary status shall automatically be lifted and returned to normal status upon completion of the one (1) year period of probation. DONE AND ORDERED by a majority vote of in favor and opposed, of the Contractors' Licensing Board, on this 17th day of July 2019 at Collier County, Florida. CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Kyle E. Lantz, Chairman 5 NOTICE OF RIGHTS REHEARING This Order of the Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board (the "Board") constitutes the formal decision as stated at the hearing on this matter. Respondent, any other party, the Chair of the Board, the Board as a body, or the assistant county attorney who tried this case may request a rehearing of the Board's decision as stated within the Order in accordance with Section 22-204, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. A request for rehearing shall be made in writing and shall be filed with the Collier County Licensing Supervisor with copies served on all other parties within twenty (20) days of the mailing or other method of delivery to Respondent of the Order. CIRCUIT COURT APPEAL Disciplinary actions of the Board are quasi-judicial. Under Section 22-205, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, Respondent may appeal this Order by Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the to the Collier County Circuit Court pursuant to Rule 9.100, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Notwithstanding a timely filed rehearing request, such appeal shall be filed with the Collier County Circuit Court and be served on all other parties within thirty (30) days of rendition of the Order. In the event of a timely filed rehearing request, the appeal shall be filed with Collier County Circuit Court and be served on the parties within thirty (30) days of rendition of the Board's Order on rehearing. In the event that Respondent elects to appeal, a verbatim record and transcript relevant to the case shall be as required by Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. It shall be the sole responsibility of the person or entity seeking such review to ensure that a record is made from which a transcript may be prepared which includes the testimony upon which an appeal may be taken. Neither Collier County, nor the Board shall have any responsibility to provide a verbatim record transcript of the proceedings. CHALLENGING A RECOMMENDED PENALTY If this Order contains a recommended penalty for the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Respondent, complainant or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation may challenge such recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. Pursuant to Section 489.131(7), Florida Statutes, a challenge shall be filed within sixty (60) days after the issuance of the recommended penalty. If challenged, there is a presumptive finding of probable cause and the case may proceed without the need for a probable cause hearing. Failure of Respondent, complainant or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to timely file a challenge to a recommended penalty, shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. A waiver of the right to a hearing before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall be deemed an admission of the violation, and the penalty recommended, if any, shall become a final order according to procedures developed by State Construction Industry Licensing Board rule without further board action. Respondent may appeal this State Construction Industry Licensing Board action to district court. 6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Amended Order of the Board has been furnished to the Respondent, and , Licensing Compliance Supervisor or his/her designee, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34103 on this day of \, .) , 2019. Secretry/Contractors' Licensing Board 7 BEFORE THE COLLIER COUNTY CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD INSTR 5741251 OR 5653 PG 2199 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, RECORDED 7/18/2019 4:22 PM PAGES 3 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER COWER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTRACTORS' COWER COUNTY FLORIDAREC$27.00 LICENSING BOARD Petitioner, V. Case Number: 2019-05 License Number: 1CC201800023121C35630 PATINO,LUIS G OASIS POOLS OF SOUTH WEST FLORIDA, INC Respondent. I ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Collier County(County)files the Administrative Complaint against PATINO, LUIS G (Respondent),who holds a Collier County Certificate of Competency#LCC20180002312 (previous C35630) and states the following facts and allegations in support of the cited violations below: 1. The Respondent currently holds a Collier County Certificate of Competency#f LCC20180002312 (previous C35630). 2. Under the provisions of Collier County Ordinance 2006-46, as amended, Section: 4.1. (Misconduct—Collier County/city certificate of competency), the following actions by a holder of a Collier County/city certificate of competency shall constitute misconduct and grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 4.3 (Disciplinary proceedings). a. I received the written complaint from homeowner, Craig Panzera,who resides at 1307 Little Blue Huron Ct., Naples, FL 34108 (Subject Property)on December 18, 2018. The complaint stated that Mr. Panzera entered into a contract for pool, masonry and fence work with"Oasis Pools".The contract for the work was executed by the parties and dated February 7, 2018. The contract was for$53,619,47 and Mr. Panzera paid a deposit of$17,873.16 at the time of signing the contract. Mr. Panzera said he paid all monies as requested by the contractor that totaled $54,232.48. Mr. Panzera stated that the contractor performed all work at the subject property beginning|nFebruary, 2018 until November, 2018. Mr. Panzera stated that as of November, 2018,the work was uncomplete and unsatisfactory. Mr. Panzera stated since that date, no further work had been performed. Mr. Panzera further stated he had contacted the contractor numerous times to check on the status of his return to complete the work and the contractor was unresponsive to his calls and texts. b. On December 20, 2018, 1 took photographs of subject property&observed the work that had taken place.The work observed included: ' Demolition pf all tiles and a Pergola around the existing pool areas, ' Re-Finish of the masonry pool lanai areas and pool edges. ' A new concrete slab addition (where there was lawn grass previously) from west side of existing concrete Lanai west around house toward the street side. ' A new metal Fence (wrought iron type)around entire rear/side yard area. C. Mr, Panzera also showed me several areas of the re-finished masonry lanai floor that had cracking finish throughout. Mr. Panzera stated that the masonry lanai floor was supposed to be "stamped concrete", however,was put on with a smooth finish by Mr. Patino. Mr. Panzera stated that the Spa unit attached to the pool now has water leakage under the slab.Also,the electrical wiring to run the Spa has been removed with no wiring to replace and run the Spa. Mr. Panzera also stated that some of the mechanical devices to operate the pool no longer work (Pool Heater, Pool/Spa |ights). d. Although the pool work was contained on an Owner-Builder Permit taken out by Mr. Panzera, I located no permit for the metal fence installation that was to be the responsibility of Luis Patino. e. Mr. Panzera provided me a copy of the contract and I have included it as exhibit 11. [ I received the copies of the checks of reflected the initial deposit of$17,873.16 and the later payments and have attached them as exhibit 12 and Invoices(exhibit 14). 9. Upon investigation of the company, Oasis Pools of South West Florida, Inc, the company held onk/aCoUier County Cer1i�cateof[ornpetency#[3563O, Luis GPatino for SvvirnmningPool k�aint. ' Repair, and DBPRes Registered Pool/Spa ServidnA[ontractor(exhibbs5 &6). | a|so located a company listing in State of Florida, Division of Corporations(exhibit 7). h� I also located internet advertising on Oasis Renovations/Oasis Pools that showed a i On February 2, ZO29' | received from Mr. Panzena, an Estimate that was specifically for the unfinished and unsatisfactory work as contracted to Luis Patino, Oasis Pools.The Estimate from Hydrotech Pools Inc., documented a cost of$11,870.00 for the repairs(exhibit 18). j. Luis Patino voluntarily closed the license for Oasis Pools of South West Florida, Inc (C35630) and moved it to new company,The Oasis Group of SWFL, Inc(LCC20180002312)on December 3. ZO18 for the same scope ofwork, Swimming Pool K8aint. & Repair. 3. Thereafter, pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 2006-46, as amended, Section 4.3.2. and Section 4.3.3, the complaint was investigated and found sufficient cause to file formal charges. 4. Collier County brings the following charge in this formal complaint against the Respondent. COUNT1: 4.1.2. -Contracting to do any work outside of the scope of his/her competency as listed on his/her competency card and as defined in this Ordinance or as restricted by the Contractors'Licensing Board. (l); Unlicensed Concrete placing and finishing contractor, Unlicensed Fence erection contractor, Unlicensed Aluminum contractor. (2): Unlicensed Advertising for Pool& Patio Renovations,Patio Resurfacing,Stucco Work,Deck Work, Electrical. (1.1.-Unlawful to contract without a certificate of competency. |x shall be unlawful for any person,firm, partnership,corporation nr other legal entity to:... advertise or represent himself/herself or a business organization as available to engage in any construction contracting business,or act in the capacityofacontractor—withouthxving first made application for and having been issued a current and valid county/city certificate of competency. (20O6'46.Section 1.z.)—VVebsite'wvv"v.oasispoo\srn.conn. has advertising for Patio Resurfacing and other asdocumented )) CQUNT2: 4.1.8. -Committing mismanagement ur misconduct in the practice of contracting that causes financial harm to a customer. COUNT3: 4.1.1O�-Failing to promptly correct faulty workmanship COWmT4: 4.1.18. - Proceeding on any job without obtaining applicable permits or inspections from the City building and zoning division or the county building review and permitting department. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner asserts the above facts and charges are grounds for disciplinary action under Collier County Ordinance 2006-46, as amended, Section 4.2., as amended, and WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing,the Petitioner respectfully requests the Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board to find the Respondent guilty of the violations charged. Dated: Signed Jac Gumph `~ Collier County Contractors'Licensing Supervisor o,Designee CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Petitioner, CASE NO.: 2019-05 vs. COLLIER COUNTY LICENSE NO.: LCC20180002312 LUIS G. PATINO, qualifying, THE STATE LICENSE NO.: RP2525S5416 OASIS GROUP OF SWFL, INC., doing business as, OASIS RENOVATIONS & POOLS, INSTR 5741252 OR 5653 PG 2202 RECORDED 7/18/2019 4.22 PM PAGES 7 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER Respondent. COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA REC$61 00 INDX$1 00 STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT LUIS G. PATINO, (hereinafter "Respondent") and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, (hereinafter "Petitioner") hereby stipulate and agree as follows: 1. Respondent admits to the allegations and the two willful violations as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4 of the Administrative Complaint, dated May 6, 2019 (copy attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"). 2. Petitioner withdraws Count 2 and Count 3. 3. The Respondent admits to these allegations and the willful violation as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4, regardless of whether the Collier County Contractor Licensing Board (the "Board") adopts and orders the penalty recommendation contained within this Settlement Agreement, as set forth below, or declines to do so and orders an increased or decreased level of penalties. 4. Collier County Licensing Department staff recommends to the Board, and Respondent agrees with the recommendation, that: a. Respondent's license shall be placed on probationary status effective as of this hearing date, for a period of at least one (1) year; AND b. Respondent shall pay restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00 prior to September 30, 2019. 5. Should Respondent fail to make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline, the Collier County Licensing Department supervisor shall notice this matter for hearing before the Board at its October 2019 meeting date, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider further disciplinary action against the Respondent in accordance with Section 22-203(a)(4), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of Respondent's license. 6. Should respondent make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline and provide sufficient proof thereof to the Contractor Licensing Department supervisor, Respondent's probationary status shall automatically be lifted and returned to normal status upon completion of the one (1) year period of probation. Executed this I day of 11X.141 , 2019. Luis-6!Patinoerildo Ybadeta Respondent Contractors' Licensing Supervisor 2 ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY THIS CAUSE having come before the Contractors' Licensing Board (the "Board") for administrative hearing on July 17, 2019, and the Board being fully advised on the aforesaid Stipulated Settlement Agreement, AND THE penalty recommendations contained therein, hereby issues the following Order: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. At all times relevant to this proceeding, Respondent was a State of Florida Registered Swimming Pool/Spa Service and Repair Contractor under State License No.: RP2525S5416 and Collier County License No.: LCC20180002312, qualifying the business organization, The Oasis Group of SWFL, Inc., and doing business as Oasis Renovations & Pools. 2. At this hearing Respondent entered into a Stipulated Settlement Agreement, admitting to the allegations and willful violation as set forth in Count 1 and Count 4 of the Administrative Complaint which is adopted and incorporated into this Order. 3. The admissions set forth in the Stipulated Settlement Agreement constitute clear and convincing evidence that Respondent willfully violated applicable building codes or laws of the State, City or Collier County and committed misconduct under Section 22-201.1(2), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based upon the foregoing facts, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: 3 4. All notices were properly and timely issued in accordance with Section 22- 202, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, and the Board has subject matter jurisdiction in this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 22, Article V, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, and Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. 5. Pursuant to Section 22-203(b), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, the Board finds Respondent's misconduct as a State of Florida Certified Contractor warrants payment of restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in 7 w� 71 it, '_- the amount of$10,000.00, and a o 1) year period of probation. ORDER OF THE BOARD Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, the Board hereby ORDERS that: a. Respondent is guilty of the Count I and Count 4 misconduct charged under Section 22-201.1(2), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, for willfully violating applicable building codes or laws of the State, City or Collier County; b. Respondent's license shall be placed on probationary status effective as of this hearing date, for a period of at least on�411-year; c. Respondent shall pay restitution to homeowner, Craig Panzera, in the amount of $10,000.00 prior to September 30, 2019; d. Should Respondent fail to make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline, the Collier County Licensing Department supervisor shall notice this matter for hearing before the Board at its 4 October 2019 meeting date, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider further disciplinary action against the Respondent in accordance with Section 22-203(a)(4), Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of Respondent's license; and e. Should respondent make full payment to Craig Panzera prior to the September 30, 2019, deadline and provide sufficient proof thereof to the Contractor Licensing Department supervisor, Respondent's probationary status shall automatically be lifted and returned to normal status upon completion of the one (1) year period of probation. DONE AND ORDERED by a majority vote of in favor and opposed, of the Contractors' Licensing Board, on this 17th day of July 2019 at Collier County, Florida. CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA lilt/ �---� ?— By: Kyle E. Lantz, Chairman 5 NOTICE OF RIGHTS REHEARING This Order of the Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board (the "Board") constitutes the formal decision as stated at the hearing on this matter. Respondent, any other party, the Chair of the Board, the Board as a body, or the assistant county attorney who tried this case may request a rehearing of the Board's decision as stated within the Order in accordance with Section 22-204, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. A request for rehearing shall be made in writing and shall be filed with the Collier County Licensing Supervisor with copies served on all other parties within twenty (20) days of the mailing or other method of delivery to Respondent of the Order. CIRCUIT COURT APPEAL Disciplinary actions of the Board are quasi-judicial. Under Section 22-205, Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida, Respondent may appeal this Order by Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the to the Collier County Circuit Court pursuant to Rule 9.100, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Notwithstanding a timely filed rehearing request, such appeal shall be filed with the Collier County Circuit Court and be served on all other parties within thirty (30) days of rendition of the Order. In the event of a timely filed rehearing request, the appeal shall be filed with Collier County Circuit Court and be served on the parties within thirty (30) days of rendition of the Board's Order on rehearing. In the event that Respondent elects to appeal, a verbatim record and transcript relevant to the case shall be as required by Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. It shall be the sole responsibility of the person or entity seeking such review to ensure that a record is made from which a transcript may be prepared which includes the testimony upon which an appeal may be taken. Neither Collier County, nor the Board shall have any responsibility to provide a verbatim record transcript of the proceedings. CHALLENGING A RECOMMENDED PENALTY If this Order contains a recommended penalty for the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Respondent, complainant or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation may challenge such recommended penalty to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. Pursuant to Section 489.131(7), Florida Statutes, a challenge shall be filed within sixty (60) days after the issuance of the recommended penalty. If challenged, there is a presumptive finding of probable cause and the case may proceed without the need for a probable cause hearing. Failure of Respondent, complainant or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to timely file a challenge to a recommended penalty, shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. A waiver of the right to a hearing before the State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall be deemed an admission of the violation, and the penalty recommended, if any, shall become a final order according to procedures developed by State Construction Industry Licensing Board rule without further board action. Respondent may appeal this State Construction Industry Licensing Board action to district court. 6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Amended Qrder of the Board has been furnished to the Respondent, and / , Licensing Compliance Supervisor or his/her designee, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34103 on this I i `_ day of \j 0 f , 2019. 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