Citation_Example.pdf

City of Tampa Water Conservation

Citation

CITATION - DATE/TIME ____________________

No. TW____________________

In the name of the City of Tampa, Florida: the undersigned certifies that he/she has reasonable cause to believe that on:

INFRACTION DATE MONTH DAY YEAR TIME

DEFENDANT LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

STREET ADDRESS APT. OR LOT #

CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NO.

MAILING ADDRESS

did unlawfully commit the following infraction in violation of:

(a) Board Order __________ of the Southwest Florida Water Management District as adopted by Section 26-97 __________ of the City of Tampa Code.

or (b) Section 26-97 __________ of the City of Tampa Code.

or (c) Rules of Southwest Florida Water Management District, Chapter 40D-22 __________.

or (d) Section __________ of the City of Tampa Emergency Ordinance __________.

by: Watering on a non-watering day Watering during non-watering hours Wasteful and inefficient use Other (see description below)

( ) 1st Citation ( ) 2nd Citation ( ) 3rd or Subsequent Citation _________________

FINE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE CLERK’S FEE TOTAL PENALTIES

A. PAYMENT OPTIONS (1ST and 2nd Citations Only):

Within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date of the citation, you can pay the amount of the fine shown above directly to the City of Tampa. Please see the back of the citation for payment options to the City of Tampa.

After forty-five (45) calendar days from the date on the citation, a court date will be set and you be notified. You must pay the Total Penalties amount, which includes a $15 administrative fee, to the Hillsborough County Clerk of Circuit Court before the scheduled court date.

A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED IF 3rd OR SUBSEQUENT CITATION IS CHECKED ABOVE. YOU

WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT OF YOUR APPEARANCE DATE AND TIME.

B. CHALLENGE PROCEDURE

If you choose to challenge the citation, email civilcitationwater@tampagov.net or call 813-349-5014 within forty-five (45) days of the date of the citation to request a hearing. Appear in court to contest the citation. Be aware that if you choose to contest the citation and are found to be in violation, s. 34.045 F.S. requires the court to assess an additional $40 in non-prevailing party fees in addition to other court costs.

OFFICER’S SIGNATURE # DEPARTMENT DATE/TIME

White - Clerk’s Copy; Yellow - Water Department’s Copy; Pink - Defendant’s Copy; Gold - Additional Copy

PROOF

EXHIBIT 4 - CITATION EXAMPLE

1. PAYMENT OF FINE DIRECTLY TO THE CITY OF TAMPA

This option is available up to forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of the citation.

Go to http://www.tampagov.net/civilcitations and follow the instructions. To complete payment you will need your citation and a valid debit or credit card.

To pay by mail, payment must be received within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of the citation.

1. Enclose a copy of the citation with payment to Tampa Water Department, Attn: Water Restrictions, 711 E.

Henderson Ave., Tampa, FL 33602.

2. Payment must be received prior to forty-five calendar days from the date of the citation.

3. Payment may be made by cashier’s check, money order or personal check made payable to the City of Tampa. Checks must be imprinted with payee’s name and address. Do not mail cash.

4. Payment received after forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of the citation will be returned for payment of fine plus court costs and fees to the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.

5. Mail payment to Tampa Water Department, Attn: Water Restrictions, 711 E. Henderson Ave., Tampa, FL 33602.

2. PAYMENT FOR FINE AFTER FORTY-FIVE (45) CALENDAR DAYS TO THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT. (This is the only payment option after forty-five (45) calendar days from the citation date.)

A. To pay the total penalties in person, bring payment and a copy of this citation to the Clerk of Circuit Court at one of the following locations before your scheduled court date.

• Clerk of Circuit Court 800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 101 Tampa, FL 33602

• Plant City 301 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1071 Plant City, FL 33563

• Southshore Regional Service Center 410 30th Street S.E., Suite 126 Ruskin, FL 33570

• Brandon Regional Center 311 Pauls Drive, Suite 110 Tampa, FL 33511

B. To pay the total penalties by mail, enclose a copy of this citation along with the total penalties payment to the address below. Payment must be received before your scheduled court date. Make cashier’s check, money order or personal check (the defendant’s name and address must be imprinted on the check) payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court. Write the citation number on the check. DO NOT MAIL CASH!

Mailing address: Clerk of Circuit Court P.O. Box 3360 Tampa, Florida 33602

3. ELECTION TO APPEAR BEFORE A COUNTY CIVIL JUDGE

A. If you desire to challenge this citation, your personal appearance in court is required, as indicated on the face of this citation.

4. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE (3rd or Subsequent Citation)

If you are required to appear in court as indicated on this citation, you do not have the option of paying a civil penalty in lieu of appearing in court. You must appear before a county judge. You will be notified by the court of your appearance date and time.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU FAIL TO PAY THE CIVIL PENALTY WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, OR FAIL TO APPEAR IN COURT TO CONTEST THE CITATION, YOU SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED YOUR RIGHT TO CONTEST THE CITATION, AND A JUDGEMENT SHALL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR AN AMOUNT UP TO $500.00.

CITY OF TAMPA, FLORIDA

WATER DEPARTMENT

To: Clerk of the Circuit Court

From: ________________________________________________________________________

Defendant: ____________________________________________________________________

Citation Number: _______________________________________________________________

REQUEST SUBPOENA(S) TO BE ISSUED

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

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