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RES 2014-1502 - Appoint Dana E Washington to MECA board of directors (not passed) OMNHA'n'F �� , R's� 1 f r L, E I V � 0 Law Department +Y - Omaha/Douglas Civic Center n®'*Iif K p r, 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 804 ��" s''M" �iJ�`i � 3: 7 Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0804 � i- 4\, (402)444-5115 4rFa FEaR.� FAX: (402)444-5125 City of Omaha C I T Y C 1-C R K Paul D. Kratz Jean Stothert,Mayor t t'l A H A, NE BR A S K t City Attorney Honorable President and Members of the City Council, Attached for your consideration is a Resolution prepared at the request of Council President Pete Festerson, appointing Dana E. Washington to be a member of MECA's Board of Directors. By virtue of Ordinance No. 35043, adopted by the City Council on October 19, 1999, the Interim Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) was created therein. Article V (b) of MECA's by-laws provides that all successive Directors shall be appointed on an alternating basis by the Mayor of the City of Omaha and by the City Council of the City of Omaha for a term of five (5) years and that the first such appointment shall be made by the Mayor. At this time, it is the City Council's turn to appoint the next Director to MECA's Board of Directors as the Mayor appointed the last Director, Diane K. Duren, in May 2014. This Resolution appoints Dana E. Washington to fill the vacancy on MECA's Board of Directors created by the expiration of the term of John Lund on May 9, 2015. Ms. Washington's credentials are attached for your review. Your favorable consideration is requested. Respectfully submitted: -- /l / 7/v Michelle Peters Date Assistant City Attorney p:ALAW-COUNCIL DOCUMENTS12014\20045v1j DANA EVAN GELINE WASHINGTON November 8,2014 The Honorable Peter Festersen President, Omaha City Council Omaha Civic Center, LC-1 1819 Farnam Street Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Dear Councilman Festersen: Having submitted my name to be considered for an appointment to the MECA board and recognizing the importance of ensuring the reputation and integrity of MECA is not compromised, I am writing to affirm that neither I, nor any member of my immediate family, has any personal, professional or financial interests, relationships,or associations which could result or appear to result in a conflict of interest. Further,should an actual or potential conflict of interest arise as my name is being considered, I will immediately disclose the same to you. Sincerely yours, 44,4G W7d4,kittji Dana Evangeline Washington 407 S 182nd St Omaha,NE 68022 402-455-7081 danawashingtonesq©gmail.com • DANA EVANGELINE WASHINGTON 407 S. 182nd Street 402.455.708 I Elkhorn, NE 68022 danawashingtonesq@gmail.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Experienced corporate attorney with ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels,meet business objectives,build trust and empower team members. Passionate community volunteer with 20-year track record for motivating people of all ages and backgrounds to achieve personal goals and solve problems. Professional Experience Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Omaha, Nebraska 2005 - Present Assistant General Counsel • Manage business litigation throughout 17 states and employment litigation throughout the country • Provide legal counsel to Human Resources management regarding employment policies and labor laws • Negotiate and mediate successful resolutions of litigation disputes and provide follow up recommendations to minimize future risks • Conduct training for internal business clients regarding governing contracts,laws and employee relations issues • Oversee and direct outside counsel,paralegals and litigation support staff • Serve as Executive Sponsor of Black Employee Resource Group Polk Wickman &Washington, Omaha, Nebraska 2001-2005 Trial Attorney/Partner • Defense of insurance and employment litigation • Research,motion practice and trial experience United States District Court, Omaha, Nebraska 2000-2001 Federal Judicial Law Clerk to Hon.Joseph Bataillon • Assisted in civil and criminal hearings and trials • Drafted written opinions and orders • Researched complex legal issues Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska 1994-1997 Elementary Teacher Education Creighton University School of Law,J.D.,Omaha,NE Creighton University,B.S.,Elementary Education,Omaha,NE,cum laude Office of Dispute Resolution for the State of Nebraska,Mediator Certification Community Leadership Current Engagements Mutual of Omaha Foundation,Board of Directors • Provides grants to prevent and break the cycle of poverty for Omaha families Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands,Board of Directors • Provides mentoring support to children facing adversity Nebraska's Business Roundtable for Early Childhood Development,member • Educates the public and business community about policies and programs that support early childhood education Former Engagements Court Appointed Special Advocates for Douglas County,Board of Directors Child Saving Institute,Board of Directors Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart,Board of Directors Omaha Public Schools Student Accountability Task Force, Member Bryant Resource Center,Board of Directors Black Student Catholic Scholarship Fund,Board of Directors Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce,Leadership Omaha Class 30 Memberships Nebraska State Bar Association Midlands Bar Association,affiliate of the National Bar Association 7 2 r, F, a p ti BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board(s) and or commission(s) and submit the following information: Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more) ME-cR 100a.1r-d Last Name:waSh1n3}on First name: b arn0. Middle Initial: Home address: tiD 7 5 1 Q and s f City: g 114lD e/L ZIP: /40 a.2-- State: Al C Home Phone:Loa-f55_70g t Work Phone:4102-355 I- 2_ 114 Fax: go 2-351-2 DOD Email:i31Q.Wa.s ri �✓YeSOY'� a J Jikett,I `CAM City Council District: Sex: -Fe„,„,tile, Race/Ethnicity/Disability (optional): Prcr% 00.111 AVYkgr{COIN Business Name: lack/bed Er " ©iriga-k!L Job Title: KSSI Stzt,n f-Gerivru.( 6ifi_r?se/ Business Address:Kuj-ucLi OF 0 tykalitexPialok. City: OlikakeL. Zip: Ott ri S State: k Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box) Home 54 or®Business E„My appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not conflict with my professional or personal interests. Name-Print or Type 1\cuol Vas 1/1i An fan Date: I VR;/i Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to: L. James Wright Director of Community Outreach james.wright@cityofomaha.org 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Fax: 402-444-6059 If you would like to be considered for an appointment to a board or commission, complete this form,the oath(page 2)and submit along with your resume or bio. 1 4 JwV.HA q.,4 P % � v fj•-•17- FEBR�•�- City of Omaha Omaha Home Rule Charter section 8.08 requires that the City's Mayor,all Council members, and"all officers and employees of the city"take a certain oath,as described on the attached oath form. To ensure the legal effectiveness of our board members'actions,we are asking all board members to review,sign the oath below in the presence of a notary. If you do not have a notary readily available,the City Clerk's office,LC level,City Council offices in the Civic Center,will notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to L.James Wright to place on file with the City Clerk's office. If the form is given directly to the City Clerk's office,send a copy to L.James Wright as well. � qq OATH I, t 1nk IAJQ.SJ+.iA �✓1 , do solemnly swear(affirm)that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of tte State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the A4 ECA Board according to law and to the best of my ability.And I do further swear(affirm)that I will not knowingly commit any act of treason against the government of the United States or of this state during such time as I am in this position. So help me God. itill/VO Idd/WV4?P' Signature STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) � '� This instrument was acknowledged before me on ' p ./`firick WntSh i r p►1 I� �I Pn) rl( L� 20 I y , by Notary Public ' GENERAL NOTARY-State of Nebraska NATHAN A RUMP __ I ' My Comm.Exp.March 22,2017 if the board has authority under our charter or is paid from City funds, then an oath must be completed. 11/2011 2 REQUEST TO LAW DEPARTMENT TO: Paul Kratz, City Attorney For Law Deartment Use Oni DATE: November 17, 2014 Log Book#: 155-14 = COUNCIL_ Date.Assigned: 11 17 14 Assigned to: C Answered/Sent Out: Withdrawn: REQUEST,yAlp MADE BY: On behalf of Council President Pete Festersen Jim Dowdin Council Chief of Staff (Name) Ci Council 6298 (Department) (Phone) TIME LINE (Due Date): November 25 2014 Council A enda (12 Working Days from Date Received by Law Department) REQUEST FOR Resolution ----w (State Specifically What You Are Requesting) DETAILS: (Do Not State"See Attached") ------ Council President Pete Festersen requests a resolution appointing Ms. Dana E. Washin MEGA Board. This appointment will be effective May 10, 2015. gton to the f ?4 y202,. INFORMATION ATTACHED: YES X jd NO NONE AVAILABLE r Councilmembers Marty Bilek, Mayor's Chief of Staff Buster Brown, City Clerk ,�CStaff founcil C-25A CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha, Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: October 19, 1999H theI S,te by virtue of Ordinance No 35043, adopted m Metropolitan Entertainment and ConventbonytAuoritCouncil on was created; and, y (MECA) WHEREAS, Article V (b) of MECA's by-laws provides that all successive Directors shall be appointed on an alternating basis first by the Mayor of the City of Omaha and then by the City Council for a term of five (5) years; and, WHEREAS, John Lund's term will expire on May 9, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Omaha herebynominates Washington to be a member of the MECA Board to serve a term commencing on May 10, 2015, and expiring five years thereafter on May 9, 2020. Dana E. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA THAT Dana E. Washington is hereby appointed by the City Council of the City of Omaha to the MECA Board of Directors to serve afive- ear 2015, and ending on May 9, 2020. Y term commencing on May 10, APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTo el /i9/i9 DATE P.\LA W-COUNCIL DOCUMENTS12 0 1412 004 6v0 By...................... •�• ................ ................ •Couucilmember ems, City Clerk � ` �s i% ce,x J � Approved......... ................................ Mayor ,1Z/c,/: 7. ;L // // Y / C77/i'- e A- i/ill �'�._ ' j ,�� ec? i �� r ? 'off / "raC ', Resolution by ... ,/,,,,,,,,, „ y%r , ' ` i ) ,�'�/�r` F1 / '.‘ f., //� ; /� Res. that Dana E. Washington is hereby appointed by the City Council ofDhr e Cityctors to f Omaha to the MECA Boar of 7 serve a five-year term commencing on May . 10, 2015, and ending on May 9, 2020. li i 1�.\EAW-COUNCI1.DOCUMENTS\2014\20046v1i jam, Presented to City Council NOV -� if� / .` f f� .... 477":".C''..-' � i,,ram/.: 5" � ��' / � / ,, ' lr � '} / � , ` ��:.� , tfA L': `!.7 !/2Z( e ZE -1`01//G "Ci17 >� �� � . J h , { r ejetiC L`� � ���& �i '-12Zi/.... .iii(... :::4fs'i I e: , ✓ )-fir'' �G '?-l.Y ...--.,,�` u5ter City Clerk