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BROWARD COUNTY, a politicalsubdivision of the State ofFlorida,Plaintiff,

v.

FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE,LLC, a dissolved Florida limitedliability company and TODDLITTLEJOI-IN d/b/a FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FORBROW ARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. CACE 13-014847Division 08

DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS

Defendants, Freedom Marine Finance LLC (FMF) and Todd Littlejohn (Littlejohn), byand through their undersigned attomey, move to dismiss this action based upon the following:

I. Plaintiff has named as party defendants both FMF and Littlejohn.2. Plaintiff's pretense for naming Littlejolm as a defendant is alleged in paragraphs 5

and 6 of Plaintiffs Complaint:"5. DEFENDANT, TODD LITTLEJOI-IN, d/b/a FREEDOM

MARINE FINANCE, LLC, a dissolved Florida limited liability company, was themanaging member of Freedom Marine Finance, LLC, a dissolved Florida limitedliability company and has at all relevant times operated a marine facility businessat 790 NW ! 51 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33067."

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"6. DEFENDANTS, FREEDOM AND TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/aFREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC, a dissolved Florida limited liabilitycompany, are a "person" within the meaning of Section27-4(29) Broward CountyCode of Ordinances ("BCC") and a "responsible party" within the meaning ofSection 27-4(32), BCC."3. In paragraph 4 of its Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, Freedom, is a

Florida Limited Liability Company .. .which was dissolved on September 28, 2012 for failure tosubmit an annual report.

4. Section 608.4227(1 ), Florida Statutes, limits the liability of members, managersand managing members of limited liability companies:

Except as provided in this chapter, the members, managers, andmanaging members of a limited liability company are not liable,solely by reason of being a member or serving as a manager ormanaging member, under a judgment, decree, or order of a court,or in any other manner, for a debt, obligation, or liability of thelimited liability company.

5. Section 608.4421 (I 0) through (13 ), Florida Statutes, limits the liability of anymember of a dissolved limited liability company as follows:

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(1 0) A dissolved limited liability company which has notfollowed the procedures described in subsections (2) and (3) shallpay or make reasonable provision to pay all claims and obligations,including all contingent, conditional, or unmatured claims known .to the limited liability company and all claims which are known tothe dissolved limited liability company but for which the identityof the claimant is unknown. Such claims shall be paid in full, andany such provision for payment made shall be made in full if there

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("If [a county] has enacted such an inconsistent ordinance, the ordinance must be declared nulland void."); see also Rin:der v. Carson, 262 So.2d 661, 668 (Fla.l972).

8. Here, Section 27-4(32), Broward County Code of Ordinances, is in direct andirreconsileable conflict with the Section 608.4421(10) through (13), Florida Statutes.

9. As such, the county ordinance is unconstitutional both on its face and as appliedto the facts of this case.

I0. Further, the remedy Plaintiff seeks, mandatory injunction, is an inappropriate andunavailable remedy on the facts as plead.

I I. The gist of Plaintiffs Petition for Mandatory Injunction is that Defendants owemoney to the County because of a failure to pay certain fees or special assessments.

12. Because Defendants have failed to pay, the county has been irreparably harmed.13. It is well settled that where an injunction petitioner is entitled to a money

judgment, he has an adequate remedy at law and has not suffered irreparable harm. Hiles v. AutoBalm Federation, Inc., 498 So.2d 997, 998 (Fla. 4111 DCA, 1986). ( " l i ~ u n c t i v e relief may not beused to enforce money damages, or to prevent any party from disposing of assets until an actionat law for an alleged debt can be concluded.")

WHEREFORE, Detendants move to dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint together with suchother relief as the Court shall deem appropriate.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy was sent to DAPHNE E. JONES, Assistant CountyAttorney, .Toni Annstrong Coffey, Broward County Attorney, Govenm1ental Center, Suite 423,

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115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 via email to [email protected] to trice(llbroward.org this 1day ofAugust, 2013.

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THE GILLESPIE LAW FIRM2211 NE 36'11 Street, Suite 203Lighthouse Point, FL 33064Telephone 954-785-0001

954-785-0011

ohn R. Gillespie, PFla. Bar No. 218707

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BROWARD COUNTY, apoliticalsubdivision of the State of Florida,

Plaintiff,v.

FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE,LLC, a dissolved Florida limitedliability company and TODDLITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC,

Defendants.____________________ /

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FORBROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO. CACE 13-014847Division 08

DEFENDANTS' NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 2.516AND DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES

Defendants, Freedom Marine Finance LLC and Todd Littlejohn, by and through the

undersigned counsel, files this Notice of Compliance with Rule 2.516 and Designation of E-mailaddresses (effective September I, 2012), and notifies all parties that the following e-mailaddresses are the designated e-mail addresses for service of all pleadings and documents requiredto be served on parties in the above-styled matter as follows:Primary e-mail: [email protected] (Attorney handling file)Secondary e-mail: [email protected] (Paralegal handling file)

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy was sent to DAPHNE E. JONES, Assistant CountyAttorney, Joni Armstrong Coffey, Broward County Attorney, Governmental Center, Suite 423,115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 3330 l via email to [email protected] to [email protected] this l day ofAugust, 2013.

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THE GILLESPIE LAW FIRMJohn R. Gillespie, P .A.2211 NE 36'11 Street, Suite 203Lighthouse Point, FL 33064Telephone: 954-785-0001Facsimile: [email protected]@gillespiefinn.com

Is/ Jolm R. GillespieJohn R. GillespieFla. Bar No. 218707

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, ...:RIFlED RETURN OF SERVL -

State of Florida County of BROWARD Circuit CourtCase Number: CACE13-014847 08

111111111111111111111 II II 111111111111laintiff:BROWARD COUNTYvs.Defendant:FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC ., ET ALFor:Joni Armstrong CoffeyBroward County

JVS2013004093

Received by COMPASS INVESTIGATI ONS on the 25th day of June, 2013 at 11 :52 am to be served on TODD LITTLEJOHND/B/A FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC ., 7169 NW 71 TERRACE, PARKLAND, FL 33067.I, Krystal King, do hereby affirm that on the 26th day of June, 2013 at 8:15pm, 1:INDIVIDUALLY/PERSONALLY served by delivering a true copy of the SUMMONS; COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVERELIEF; EXHIBITS with the date and hour of service endorsed thereon by me, to: TODD LITTLEJOHN D/B/A FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC. , at the address of: 7169 NW 71 TERRACE, PARKLAND, FL 33067, and informed said person ofthe contents therein, in compliance with state statutes .

Description of Person Served: Age: 50, Sex: M, Race/Skin Color: WHITE, Height: 5.10, Weight: 225, Hair: BROWN,Glasses: NI certify that I am over the age of 18, have no interest in the above action, and am a Special Process Server, in goodstanding, in the judicial circuit in which the process was served. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read theforegoing document and that the facts stated in it are true.

Krystal KingSPS #1234COMPASS INVESTIGATIONS10 South New River Drive, EastSuite 205Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301(954) 527-5722Our Job Serial Number: JVS-2013004093

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Case Number: CACE-13-014' 7 Division: 08Elcctro.,..ally Filed 06/18/2013 01:53:41 PM ET

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITIN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

BROWARD COUNTY, a political subdivisionOf the State of Florida

Plaintiff,vs. CASE NO.:FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC.,a dissolved Florida limited liability company andTODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolvedFlorida limited liability company

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SUMMONS

TO: Freedom Marine Finance, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liability companyc/o Todd Littlejohn, Manager7169 NW 72 TerraceParkland FL 33067IMPORTANT

A lawsuit has been filed against you. You have 20 calendar days after thissummons is served on you to file a written response to the attached complaint with theclerk of this court. A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including thecase number given above and the names of the parties, must be filed if you want the courtto hear your side of the case. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose thecase, and your wages, money, and property may thereafter be taken without furtherwarning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call anattorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referralservice or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).

If you choose to file a written response yourself, at the same time you file yourwritten response to the court you must also mail or take a copy of your written response tothe "Plaintiff/Plaintiff's Attorney" named below.

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IMPORTANTEUsted ha side demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibode esta notificacion, para contestar Ia demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla anteeste tribunal. Una llamada telefonica no Ia protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunalconsiders su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta par escrito, incluyendo el numero delcase y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta Ia demanda a tiempo,pudiese perder el case y pod ria ser despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privadode sus derechos, sin previa aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisites legales. Si Iadesea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a unabogado, puede !lamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en Ia guiatelefonica.Si desea responder a Ia demanda par su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presentasu respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de surespuesta a Ia persona denominada abajo como "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney"

(Demandante o Abogado del Demandante).IMPORTANT

Des poursuites judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 joursconsecutifs a partir de Ia date de I'assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponseecrite a Ia plainte ci-jointe aupres de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone estinsuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes oblige de deposer votre reponse ecrite, avecmention du numero de dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommees ici, si voussouhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre reponseecrite dans le relai requis, vous risquez de perdre Ia cause ainsi que votre salaire, votreargent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par Ia suite, sans aucun preavis ulterieur dutribunal. II y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les servicesimmediats d'un avoca!. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez telephoner aun service de reference d'avocats ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant al'annuaire de telephones).Si vous choisissez de deposer vous-meme une reponse ecrite, il vous faudraegalement, en meme temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expedier une copie devotre reponse ecrite au "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Piaignant ou a son avocat) nommeci-dessous. JONI ARMSTRONG COFFEYCounty Attorney for Broward County

Daphne E. Jones, Assistant County AttorneyGovernmental Center, Suite 423115 South Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33301Telephone: (305) 357-7600Telecopier: (305) 357-6968

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THE STATE OF FLORIDATO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE:

You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in thislawsuit on the above-named defendant.JUN 24 2013DATED ON _______ 2013.

(SEAL)

FORMANIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA),ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIALACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING BECAUSE OF THATDISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE 17TH CIRCUIT COURT ADA COORDINATORNOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. THE 17THCIRCUIT COURT ADA COORDINATOR MAY BE REACHED AT 201 SOUTHEASTSIXTH STREET, ROOM 880, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301; THE TELEPHONENUMBER IS (305) 831-7017; OR 1-800-955-8770 VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE.

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Case Number: CACE-13-014P . ., Division: 08Electro1. .ily Filed 06/18/2013 01:53:41 PM ET



Plaintiff,vs. CASE NO.:FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC.,a dissolved Florida limited liability company andTODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolvedFlorida limited liability company

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SUMMONS

TO: Todd Littlejohn d/b/a Freedom Marine Finance, LLC.,a dissolved Florida limited liability company7169 NW 71 TerraceParkland, FL 33067

IMPORTANTA lawsuit has been filed against you. You have 20 calendar days after thissummons is served on you to file a written response to the attached complaint with theclerk of this court. A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including thecase number given above and the names of the parties, must be filed if you want the courtto hear your side of the case. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose thecase, and your wages, money, and property may thereafter be taken without furtherwarning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an

attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referralservice or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).If you choose to file a written response yourself, at the same time you file yourwritten response to the court you must also mail or take a copy of your written response tothe "Plaintiff/Plaintiff's Attorney" named below.

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IMPORTANTEUsted ha sido demandado legal mente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibode esta notificacion, para contestar Ia demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla anteeste tribunal. Una Hamada telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunalconsiders su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero delcaso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta Ia demanda a tiempo,pudiese perder el caso y podria ser despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privadode sus derechos, sin previa aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitos legales. Si lodesea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a unabogado, puede Hamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en Ia guiatelefonica.Si desea responder a Ia demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta

su respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de surespuesta a Ia persona denominada abajo como "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney"(Demandante o Abogado del Demandante).

IMPORTANTDes poursuites judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 joursconsecutifs a partir de Ia date de !'assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponseecrite a Ia plainte ci-jointe aupres de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone estinsuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes oblige de deposer votre reponse ecrite, avecmention du numero de dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommees ici, si voussouhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre reponseecrite dans le relai requis, vous risquez de perdre Ia cause ainsi que votre salaire, votreargent, et vas biens peuvent etre saisis par Ia suite, sans aucun preavis ulterieur du

tribunal. II y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les servicesimmediats d'un avoca!. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez telephoner aun service de reference d'avocats ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant al'annuaire de telephones).

Si vous choisissez de deposer vous-meme une reponse ecrite, il vous faudraegalement, en meme temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expedier une copie devotre reponse ecrite au "Plaintiff/Plaintiff's Attorney" (Piaignant ou a son avoca!) nommeci-dessous. JONI ARMSTRONG COFFEYCounty Attorney for Broward CountyDaphne E. Jones, Assistant County AttorneyGovernmental Center, Suite 423115 South Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33301Telephone: (305) 357-7600Telecopier: (305) 357-6968

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THE STATE OF FLORIDATO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE:

You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in thislawsuit on the above-named defendant.

DATED ON JUN 24 2013 2013.

(SEAL)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA),ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIALACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING BECAUSE OF THATDISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE 17TH CIRCUIT COURT ADA COORDINATORNOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. THE 17THCIRCUIT COURT ADA COORDINATOR MAY BE REACHED AT 201 SOUTHEASTSIXTH STREET, ROOM 880, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301; THE TELEPHONENUMBER IS (305) 831-7017; OR 1-800-955-8770 VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE.

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Plaintiff,vs.FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC .,a dissolved Florida limited liability company andTODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC.

Defendant.__________________________ /

CASE NO.: CAt,E 13- 0ILj 8'4101V oe

COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEFCOMES NOW Plaintiff, BROWARD COUNTY ("COUNTY") and files this

complaint against Defendants, FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolvedFlorida limited liability company ("FREEDOM") and TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/aFREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liability company, forissuance of a mandatory injunction to enforce compliance with the Final Orders(attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and "B"), and stating as grounds therefore the following :1. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Article V , Section 5(b), Florida

Constitution, Section 26.012(2)(a), Florida Statutes ("F.S.").

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2. As all actions giving rise to this cause of action occurred in Broward County,Florida, this Court is the proper venue.

3. PLAINTIFF, BROWARD COUNTY, is a subdivision of the State of Florida.4. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, is a Florida limited liability company with a principle

address of 790 NW 151 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, and which wasdissolved on September 28, 2012 for failure to submit an annual report.

5. DEFENDANT, TODD LITTLEJOHN, d/b/a FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC.,a dissolved Florida limited liability company, was the managing member ofFreedom Marine Finance, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liability company andhas at all relevant times operated a marine facility business at 790 NW 1stAvenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33067.

6. DEFENDANTS, FREEDOM and TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOM MARINEFINANCE, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liability company, are a "person"within the meaning of Section 27-4(29) Broward County Code of Ordinances("BCC") and a "responsible party" within the meaning of Section 27-4(32), BCC.

FACTS

7. On January 4, 2010, the Hearing Examiner of the Broward County EnvironmentalProtection Department ("Hearing Examiner") issued a Final Order (Exhibit "A")requiring FREEDOM to submit a completed Broward County Marine FacilityOperating License and to pay the required fees for the License Application.FREEDOM was also found liable to pay a civil penalty of $500.00.

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8. On June 29, 2012, the Hearing Examiner in the tribunal found that FREEDOMfailed to obtain a Broward County Marine Facility Operating License (MFOL) asrequired Section 27-342, Broward County Code (BCC) and failed to pay manateeprotection plan fees as required by Section 27-334(c)(2), BCC in violation of 27-27(a)(2), BCC and failed to obtain a MFOL as required by Final Order issued onJanuary 4, 2010, by the Hearing Examiner for the Broward County EPGMDregarding Citation No. CIT09-0051 in violation of 27-23(b), BCC.

9. The Hearing Examiner ordered that the DEFENDANT FREEDOM pay a civilpenalty of $17,400.00, MFOL past due fees of $25,139.28 and administrativecosts of $600.00 for a total sum due and owing of $43,139.28. In addition, theHearing Examiner ordered corrective action that included within fifteen (15) daysof rendition of the Final Order, that the DEFENDANT FREEDOM shall obtain aMFOL for the facility located at 790 NW 1st Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida andshall remit to Broward County EPGMD $25,139.28 in MFOL fees due fromOctober 1, 2008 to present.

10. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, has not obtained a MFOL for the facility located at790 NW 1st Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida with the required fees, nor paid theoutstanding penalties and costs. Sections 27-342, 27-334(c)(2) and 27-27(a)(2).

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COUNTY FINAL ORDER

11. Paragraphs 1-10 are hereby realleged and incorporated herein.

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12. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, failed to comply with the Final Orders issued by theHearing Examiner on January 4, 2010 and June 29, 2012, (Exhibit "A" and "B") inviolation of County Code 27-23.

13. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500.00 andcomplete the License within the 30 days of the Order. No payments have beenmade as of the date of filing this complaint. In addition, the DEFENDANT,FREEDOM, has failed to obtain a license application form.

14. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $17,400.00,MFOL past due fees of $25,139.28 and administrative costs of $600.00 for a totalsum due and owing of $43,139.28 within 30 days of the rendition of the FinalOrder. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, failed to pay the amount ordered to COUNTYby July 20, 2012, and no payment has been received as of the date of filing thisComplaint.

15. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM, was ordered to obtain a MFOL for the facility locatedat 790 NW 1st Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida, within fifteen (15) days of therendition of the Final Order or by July 20, 2012. DEFENDANT, FREEDOM,failed to obtain a MFOL for the facility located at 790 NW 1st Avenue, DeerfieldBeach, Florida by July 20, 2012, and no application has been received as of thedate of filing this Complaint.

16. DEFENDANT, TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC.,a dissolved Florida limited liability company, as the managing member ispersonally liable for monetary damages when he failed to act regarding

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management or policy decisions which resulted in DEFENDANT, FREEDOM,becoming administratively dissolved. (See F.S. 608.4228).

17. DEFENDANT, TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC.,a dissolved Florida limited liability company, failed to exercise a duty of loyaltyand a duty of care. Specifically, DEFENDANT, TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/aFREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liabilitycompany, breached the duty of loyalty when it failed to wind up the limited liabilitycompany business as or on behalf of a party, having an interest adverse to thelimited liability company.

18. In addition, DEFENDANT, TODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOM MARINEFINANCE, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liability company, breached its dutyof care when it knowingly violated the law by failing to comply with the FinalOrders as seen in Exhibits "A" and "B" issued by the Hearing Examiner onJanuary 4, 2010 and June 29, 2012 in violation of the County Code 27-23. (SeeF.S. 608.4225).

19. As a result, DEFENDANTS, have made no payments or complied with the FinalOrders.

AUTHORITY FOR A MANDATORY INJUNCTION

20. This Court has authority to enforce Broward County Final Orders (Exhibit "A" and"B") by injunction pursuant to Section 26.012(3), F.S. In order to be entitled toinjunctive relief under Florida case law, a Plaintiff must establish irreparable

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harm, a clear legal right, an inadequate remedy at law, and that consideration ofthe public interest weighs in the Plaintiff's favor. Hiles v. AutoBahn Federation,Inc . 498 So. 2d 997 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986); Contemporarv Interiors, Inc. v. FourMarks. Inc., 384 So. 2d 734 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986). The COUNTY is entitled tomandatory, permanent injunctive relief based upon DEFENDANTS refusal tocomply with the BCC and Final Order, and the traditional elements of injunctiverelief weigh in favor of issuance of an injunction.

21. DEFENDANTS caused irreparable harm by not obtaining a Broward CountyMFOL as required by Section 27-342, BCC and failing to pay manatee protectionfees as required by Section 27-334(c)(2), BCC in violation of 27-27(a)(2), BCCand failed to obtain as required by Final Order issued on January 4, 2010,(Exhibit "A") by the Hearing Examiner for the Broward County EPGMD regardingCitation No. CIT09-0051 in violation of 27-23(b), BCC. By failing to obtain aBroward County MFOL, the DEFENDANTS are causing irreparable harm to theCOUNTY's regulatory program and its authority to ensure that DEFENDANTSare not causing pollution or environmental harm by its use marine facilities withfive or more slips.

22. COUNTY has a clear legal right to obtain the requested injunctive relief toremedy DEFENDANTS violation pursuant to the provisions of the BCC and theFinal Order. The BCC requires that a MFOL be obtained by any owner oroperator who operates a marine facility with five or more slips. See Sections 27-27(a)(2), 27-23(b),BCC. COUNTY has a clear legal right to requirepermits/licenses and to enforce that requirement. See Sections 27-14, 27-23,

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27-26, 27-37, 27-54, 27-342(b), BCC. DEFENDANTS violation is subject toCOUNTY'S clear legal right to seek compliance by duly rendered Final Orders(Exhibit "A" and "B"). Section 27-22(h), 27-23(a)(7), BCC. When Final Ordersare not complied with, COUNTY has the clear legal right to seek judicialinjunctive relief to enforce compliance with Chapter 27 of the Code and the FinalOrder. See Sections 27-53, 27-54, 27-342(b), BCC, and Section 26.012(2)(a),F.S.

23. COUNTY does not have an adequate remedy at law. There is no adequateremedy when an individual refuses to obtain a required permit or pay therequired fees. COUNTY'S only remaining remedy is to request that this Courtissue a mandatory injunction to force DEFENDANTS compliance with the BCC.

24. The public interests at stake weigh especially heavily in favor of this Courtissuing an injunction. First, there is a fundamental public interest in COUNTY'Sability to enforce the BCC and duly rendered Final Orders. Sections 27-2, 27-3,BCC. Second, the public interest weighs in favor of prohibiting continuing noncompliance with duly enact County Codes. Third, the public interest weighs infavor of maintaining a level playing field amongst regulated businesses andindividuals and against allowing willful non-compliance with permit and licensingrequirements. All of the above reasons warrant this Court to exercise itsdiscretionary powers and grant the necessary injunctive relief requested.

WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF, COUNTY, requests that this Court:

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(a) Issue a mandatory injunction compelling DEFENDANTS, FREEDOMMARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolved Florida limited liability company, andTODD LITTLEJOHN d/b/a FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC., a dissolvedFlorida limited liability company, to comply with the terms of the Final Ordersof January 4, 2010 and June 29, 2012 (Exhibit "A" and "8"), obtain the licenseand remit payment $18,000.00 in penalties and costs and $25,139.28 inlicense fees.

(b) Grant costs as well as court costs and pre and post judgment interest of4.75% per annum, which order to be in the form of a Final Judgment acertified copy may be recorded as a lien on all real or personal property of theDEFEDNANTS and

(c) Grant such further relief as the Court may deem proper, including but notlimited to, additional penalties for having filed this action.

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DESIGNATION OF PRIMARY E-MAIL ADDRESSIn accordance with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516(b)(1)(A), the undersigned attorney

for the Plaintiff hereby designatesPrimary E-Mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dated : _ __,J"'u'-"ne,__l'--'8""''""'2,_,0'-'1 ""3__ JONI ARMSTRONG COFFEYBroward County AttorneyGovernmental Center, Suite 423115 South Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33301Telephone: (954) 357-7600Telecopier: (954) 357-7641

By /s/ Daphne E. JonesDaphne E. JonesAssistant County AttorneyFlorida Bar No. 844111

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Primary Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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\ CFN # 109166390JR BK 46893 Pages 1909-1913RECORDED 02/23/10 09:55:04BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONDEPUTY CLERK 1043 #1, 5 PagesBEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE BROWARD COUNTYENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENTIN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Broward County,Petitioner,

vs.Freedom Marine Finance, LLC, Citation No: CIT09-0051

Respondent.-----------------------'FINAL ORDER

Upon Motion for Final Order after Non-compliance with Citation made by Petitioner, it isORDERED and ADJUDGED as follows:Respondent, Freedom Marine Finance, LLC, shall remit to the Broward CountyEnvironmental Protection and Growth Management Department the sum of $500.00and evidence of compliance with CIT09-0051 attached Exhibit "A" within thirty (30)days of this Final Order.

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEI HEREBY CERTIFY a copy of this Final Order have been furnished by U.S. Mail,to Respondent, Freedom Marine Finance, LLC, this ~ day

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Environmental Protection and Growth Management DepartmentDEVELOPMENT AN D ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION

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One N. University Drive, Suite 201, Plantation , Florida 33324 954-519-1483 FAX 954-519-1412

CITATIONCITATION NUMBER: CIT09-0051The undeiSigned certifies that he/she has just grounds to believe that on or about October 01, 2008, 0800hours, at the location below, the following Respondent violated the sections of the Broward County Code(BCC) identified in each count:

Location: 790 NW 1ST AVEDeerfield Beach, FL 33441

COUNT 1: Respondent: Freedom Marine Finance, LLCViolated Section 27-54, BCC, which states:"Prior to the commencement of construction, modification, alteration, replacement oroperation of any facirtty or the commencement of any activity that may cause or be a sourceof pollution, or that may impact, eliminate, reduce or control pollution of the air, ground,groundwaters, surface waters or other natural or biological resources, the owner and/oroperator shall obtain a EPGMD license and pay required fees as established by resolutionof the Board ... "By: Operating without a Broward County Marine Facility Operating License as required bySection 27-342, BCC.Corrective Action:

Respondent shall submit a complete Marine Facility Operating License applicationand pay the appropriate fee.Correct within 15 days of service of this notice.

Penalty Amount: $500.00

The Respondent must either pay the civil penalty( ies), associated with each count and complete thecorrective action(s) as stated in this Citation, or dispute Whichever counl(s) you believe are necessary byrequesting a Hearing before the Environmental protection and Growth Management Department(Department) Hearing Examiner.

Rya Goldman, Natural Resource Enforcement Off icerPhone: (954) 519-1266 FAX: (954) 519-1412 Email: [email protected]

Broward County Board of County Commlsslcners

to{ 1'1{1PePr 1(: oo t1MDate and 11me of Issuance

Josephus Eggelloetion, Jr .. Sue Gunzburger K r i s ~ n 0. Jacobs Ken K ~ l Ilene Lieberman Stacy Ritter John E. Rocigtrom, Jr. Diana Wasserman-Rubin . Lois Wexlerwww.broward.orgPage 1 of3

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CITATION NUMBER: CIT09-0051Failure to request an Administrative Hearing within ten (1 0) days after service of the Citation $hallconstitute a waiver of your right to an Administrative Hearing before the Hearing Examiner, and that suchwaiver shall constitute an admission of the violation(s). A written request must be delivered and be in thepossession of the Department Enforcement Administration (115 South Andrews Avenue, Room A-240,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301), before the end of the t e n ~ y period. At the Hearing, the Hearing Examinermay assess civil penaHies not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation, reasonable costs ofthe Administrative Hearing, and corrective action should the violator be found guiHy of the violation.If the violator does not elect to appeal the Citation to the Hearing Examiner, fails to pay the civilpenaHy(ies) within the time allowed, or fails to appear to contest the Citation, the violator shall be deemedto have waived its right to contest the Citation and that, in such case, judgment shaD be rendered ex parte,without notice to the violator, by the Hearing Examiner Into a Final Order for an amount up to five hundreddollars ($500.00) per violation. The certified copy of an Order imposing a civil penalty may be recorded inthe public records and thereafter shall constitute a rren against the real and personal property of theviolator. After three (3) months from the filing of any such lien which remains unpaid, the County mayforeclose or otherwise execute on the lien.Failure to pay a civil penaHy is an additional violation of section 27-38 (f) (2) of the Broward County Code ofOrdinances. Payment of the civil penaHy must be received by the Department within thirty (30) calendardays of the receipt of this Citation. Additional Citations or Notices of Violation may be Issued for each daythe applicable violation is found to exist.Any person who willfully refuses to sign and accept a Citation issued by a Natural Resource EnforcementOfficer shall be in violation of the Code and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree,punishable as provided in s.775.082 or s.775.083, Florida Statutes.Please complete; detach and return the enclosed Citation Response Summary Page to theDepartmentat the address identified in the Summary Page Instructions.

Registered Agent/Mailed To:Tanya L. Bower, ESQ.(for Freedom Marine Finance, LLC)110 SE 6th St., 15th FloorFort Lauderdale, FL 33301RRR: 7004 2890 0000 5987 8999CC: Enforcement Administration

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Environmental Protection and Growth Management DepartmentENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION- ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONOne N. University Olive, Sune 307, PlnlaUon, FL 33324-2038 954-519-1210 FAX 954-519-1493

Citation Response Summary PageCITATION NUMBER: CITOB-0051Respondent: Freedom Marine Finance, LLC

Instructions: Please complete this Citation Response Summary Page addressing each count. Attach additionapages if needed. Make check payable to: The Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Detach andeither deliver or mail the Response Summary Page and payment, if applicable, to the Environmental Protectioand Growth Management Department, Collections Department, One N. University Dr., Suite 102, Plantation, F33324. DO NOT SEND CASH. Please include the Citation number on your check or money order to ensurproper credit. A request for an Administrative Hearing must be made within 10 days of service of the Citation. you have any questions, please call (954) 519-1210.Count 1: Penalty Amount: $500.00Please check one: 0 Payment enclosed 0 Hearing requestedGrounds for requesting ahear ing: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Total Penalty Amount Due: $500.00AmountEnclosed:-----

Signature________- ' - - - - - -Print Name_____________ __Daytime PhoneNumber------'-----

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B ~ : 9 W A R D. COUNTY

FLORIDAEnvironmental Protection and Growth Management DepartmentPOLLUTION PREVENTION, REMEDIATION AND AIR QUALITY DIVISION- ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONOne N. University Drive, Suite 307, Plantation, Florida 33324954-519-1210 FAX 954-519-1493

BROWARD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENTDEPARTMENTPetitioner,vs.

FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC,Respondent.

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STATE OF FLORIDABROWARD COUNTY

CIT09-0051

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the FinalOrder issued by the Hearing Examiner for the Environmental Protection and GrowthManagement Department, on January 4, 2010, in Broward County vs Freedom Marine Finance,LLC.

' ... ' ...WITNESS my hand and the official seal in the City of Plantation, Florida, this 16h day ofFebruary 2010. Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department:

By

Broward County Board of County CommissionersSue Gunzburger Kristin D. Jacobs Albert c. Jones Ken Keechl Ilene Lieberman Stacy Ritter Johrl E. Rodstrom, Jr. Diana Wasserman-Rubin Lois Wexler

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BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE BROWARD COUNTYENviRONMENTAl PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENTIN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

BROWARD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION AND GROWTHMANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT,NOV12-0016

Petitioner,vs.

CFN # 11 0930368OR BK 48980 Pages 1464- 1469RECORDED 08/08/12 11:33:05 AMBROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONDEPUTY CLERK 1926FREEDOM MARINE FINANCE, LLC,Respondent.#1, 6 Pages

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THIS MATTER came before the undersigned Hearing Examiner for theBroward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department{EPGMD) at a regularly scheduled hearing held on June 28, 2012 in Plantation,Florida. The issue to be determined is whether Respondent, Freedom MarineFinance, LLC, violated the following provisions of Chapter 27 of the Broward CountyCode in the two-count Notice of Violation at issue herein as follows:

Count 1: Whether Respondent failed to obtain a Broward CountyMarine Facility Operating license {MFOL) as required by Section 27-342, Broward County Code (BCC) and failing- to pay manateeprotection plan fees as required by Section 27-334(c)(2), BCC, inviolation of Section 27-27(a)(2) of the BCC.Count 2: Whether Respondent failed to obtain a MFOL as requiredby the Final Order issued by January 4, 201 0, by the Hearing

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Examiner for the Broward County EPGMD regarding Citation No.CIT09-0051 in violation of Section 27-23(b), BCC.EPGMD is seeking a civil penalty in the amount of $17,400.00, MFOL past

due fees of $25,139.28, and administrative costs of $600.00 for a total of$43,139.28. EPGMD also requests certain specified corrective action detailed at theend of this Final Order.

Daphne E. Jones, Esquire of the Broward County Attorney's Officerepresented the EPGMD and presented the testimony of Meredith Brannon, NaturalResource Specialist Il l and Ryan Goldman, Natural Resource Specialist II. No oneappeared on behalf of Respondent.

FINDINGS OF FACT1. Respondent is the owner of property located at 790 NW 151 Avenue, Deerfield

Beach, Florida 33441.2. EPGMD's Ryan Goldman testified that, on August 26, 2008, notice was sent

by Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Respondent advising that, aspart of the Broward County Manatee Protection Plan (MPP) accepted by theFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the United StatesFish and Wildlife Service in December 2007, the Broward CountyCommissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2007-34, which requires, inter alia.,that all marine facilities with five or more slips apply for and obtain a MFOL.Respondent was given a deadline of October 1, 2008 to ,submit theapplication for a MROL and return it with the appropriate fee. The evidencereflects that Respondent received the notice on September 5, 2008.

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3. Mr. G o l d ~ a n testified that, on July 7, 2009, a Notification, of PotentialEnforcement Action (NPEA} was sent by Certified Mail Return ReceiptRequested to Respondent advising that the required MFOL application andfee had not been received. Respondent was given fifteen (15} days of receiptof the letter to submit the required application and fee. The evidence reflectsthat Respondent received the NPEA on July 13, 2009.

4. Mr. Goldman testified that, on August 5, 2009, Citation Warning NoticeWRN09-0413 was sent by Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested toRespondent for failing to submit a complete MFOL application and pay theassociated fee. The evidence reflects that Respondent received WRN09-0413 on August 10,2009.

5. Mr. Goldman testified that, on October 19, 2009, Citation CIT09-0051 wassent by Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Respondent for failing tosubmit a complete MFOL application and pay the associated fee. Theevidence reflects that Final Order CIT09-0051 was entered againstRespondent on January 4, 2010.

6. Mr. Goldman t$$tified that, on June 16, 2010, he performed a site inspection' .. ' ..of the subject property and confirmed a slip count of 296 slips. Mr. Goldman

testified that he mailed an MFOL Renewal Notice to Respondent on August15, 201 0 for fiscal year 2011 and again on August 15, 2011 for fiscal year2012.

7. Mr. Goldman testified that, on January 19, 2012, he performed a siteinspection of the subject property and confirmed slip count of 296 slips.

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8. Mr. Goldman testified that, on May 14, 2012, Notice of Violation and Noticeof Hearing to Assess a Civil Penalty (Notice) relative to Case No. NOV12-0016 was sent by certified mail, return receipt requested to Respondent.EPGMD's Meredith Brannon testified that, according to the United StatesPostal Service Track and Confirm website, the Notice was delivered toRespondent on May 18, 2012. The evidence presented reflected thatRespondent was properly noticed of the hearing and a default was enteredagainst Respondent.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAWThe evidence is uncontroverted that Respondent, Freedom Marine Finance,

LLC, failed to obtain a Broward County MFOL as required by Section 27-342,BCC and failing to pay manatee protection plan fees as required by Section 27-33(c)(2), BCC in violation of 27-27(a)(2), BCC and failed to obtain a MFOL asrequired by Final Order issued on January 4, 2010, by the Hearing Examiner forthe Broward County EPGMD regarding Citation No. CITOS-0051 in violation of27-23(b), BCC.

WHEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:Respondent, Freedom Marine Finance, LLC, did violate Chapter 2T of the

Broward County Code as set forth in Counts 1 and 2. Accordingly, Respondentshall pay a civil penalty of $17,400.00, MFOL past due fees of $25,139.28 andadministrative costs of $600.00 for a total sum due and owing of $43,139.28.In addition, the following corrective action shall be imposed in this case:Within fifteen (15) days of rendition of this Final Order, Respondent shall obtain a

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MFOL for the facility located at 790 NW 1st Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida andshall remit to the Broward County EPGMD $25,139.28 in MFOL fees due fromOctober 1, 2008 to present.

DONE AND ORDERED on this 29th day of June, 2012.

Copies Furnished to:Daphne E. Jones, Esq., Assistant County AttorneyFreedom Marine Finance, LLC, RespondentJohn Stagnari, EPGMD Enforcement Administrator

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