PATRICIA MONTECKI, PE
PE No. 54894

Case No. 2017048443

Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.031(1)(g), Florida Statutes; negligence in the practice of engineering. Licensee signed, dated, and sealed a set of engineering plans for carport parking that were approved and construction commenced. Licensee submitted an electronically signed and sealed Certification letter to the Building Department certifying that the project was constructed such that the design, intent and functionality of the project conform to the approved construction plans. Contrary to the Certification letter, the worked on the project had not been completed.

Ruling: The case was presented to the full Board upon a Settlement Stipulation. The Board imposed an Administrative Fine of $1,000, Administrative Costs of $1,996.10, a Reprimand, Appearance before the Board, completion of a Board-approved Basic Engineering Professionalism and Ethics Course, and the Board’s Study Guide. Final Order was issued on Aug. 14, 2018.

Violation: Section 471.031(1)(g), Florida Statutes