TRAILER ESTATES PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT

1903 69TH Avenue West

Bradenton, Florida 34207

 

 

MEMO

TO:             Trailer Estates Board of Trustees

FROM:        Martha Brauer

DATE:         August 1, 2010

RE:              Kitchen Update/Administrative Complaint

KITCHEN—The District has received an extension until mid-October allowing the Board to discuss options prior to responding to the Administrative Complaint.  The DBPR/Division of Hotels and Restaurants is proposing a settlement (click here) that would correct the alleged violations.  The proposed settlement includes a fine of $650 and a license fee of $386, thereby settling this Administrative Complaint and licensing the Trailer Estates kitchen.  Another option that the Board could consider is a hearing which would be handled by the Office of General Counsel, Tallahassee.  Additionally, our District attorney can negotiate other settlement options for the District as he works with the attorney for the DBPR/Division. 

At a recent meeting there was concern expressed regarding thousands of dollars of fines.  As you can see, there is only a fine proposed in the settlement option in the amount of $650.  Again, this is only if we select the settlement option as proposed.  Additional options will be negotiated through our attorney and may reduce or remove the fine.  As noted on the cover letter, Florida law allows the DBPR/Division to assess penalties and fines up to $1000 per day for each violation.

As mentioned in the Informational Report dated July 25, 2010 (click here) additional information has been given to our attorney which focused on the issue of the advertisement and sale of food.  This will be a matter that will have to be resolved with the DBPR/Division.

I will continue to provide updates when I receive any additional information.  Thank you.