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RES 2014-0633 - Reappoint Jennifer N Johnson Taylor to Omaha housing authority OMtHn'A'F leir ' Law Department tr �� 1f " 4 Omaha/Douglas Civic Center ri �► �^ 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 804 " _ + Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0804 o -tom (402)444-5115 4r.10 PEBR��A4 _ F, X: (402)444-5125 City of Omaha Paul D. Kratz Jean Stothert,Mayor City Attorney Honorable President and Members of the City Council, Attached is a Resolution requested by the Mayor's Office for the reappointment of Jennifer N. Johnson Taylor to serve as a commissioner of the Omaha Housing Authority for a five-year term. A copy of her résumé and candidate form is attached for your review. Your favorable consideration of this request will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Michelle A. Peters Assistant City Attorney P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2014\30042d1m JENNIFER JOHNSON TAYLOR 5122 Davenport Street,Omaha,NE 68132 Initaylor@me.com Creighton University School of Law,Omaha,Nebraska Juris Doctor,Corporate Transactions,cum laude,May 2005 Hamilton College,Clinton,New York Bachelor of Arts,Philosophy,May 1995 Professional Experience: Taylor,High and Yonnes January 2013-Present Attorney. Legal practice focusing on creditor's rights,construction law,corporate,transactional and real estate matters,including property development,land use,zoning and public financing. M/M Development November 2011-Present Corporate Counsel. Oversee,advise and draft construction contracts,leases,development agreements, joint venture agreements,financing and employment matters related to real estate development and construction and management of outside counsel for litigation. Smith,Gardner,Slusky,Lazer,Pohren&Rogers LLP September 2005—October 2011 Attorney. Legal practice focusing on corporate,transactional and real estate matters,including commercial property development, land use, zoning, construction and public financing. Received mediation training with the Office of Dispute Resolution,as well as the intermediate and advanced training workshops offered by the internationally recognized leader in the field of mediation, ADR Chambers,through the University of Windsor in Toronto&Harvard University. Stinson Morrison Hecker,LLP, June 2004—August 2004 Summer Associate. Conducted research,wrote memorandums and drafted opinion letters for partners and associates in the areas of acquisitions,commercial litigation,employee benefits,health care,tax and estate planning. Magistrate Judge Thomas Thalken,Robert M.Spiro Internship May 2003—August 2003 Intern. Drafted judicial orders. Observed pre-trial conferences,motion hearings and trials. First Data Corporation May 1998—July 2002 Manager. Handled the operational management of seven research analysts. Led presentations of research to executive management. Negotiated the purchase and management of vendor contracts. Senior Analyst. Acted as mentor to research analyst staff. Assumed managerial duties in the absence of the team's director. Conducted research and analysis in support of'corporate and business unit strategic development and acquisition activities. Gathered industry and competitor research. Analyzed and aggregated data for executive review. Volunteer Experience: • Board of Commissioners,Omaha Housing Authority,March 2011—Present(Current Chairman) • Arbitrator for the Nebraska Better Business Bureau • Annual Omaha Bar Association Law Day Participant • Omaha Opera Guild,Vice President&Executive Committee Member • Act II,Omaha Community Playhouse,President,Executive Committee Member • Nebraska Humane Society,Friends Forever,Board Member • Regional and state judge for Nebraska DECA(Development Economic Competencies for All Students) Awards,Activities and Memberships: • Omaha Chamber of Commerce,Leadership Omaha Graduate Class 32 • 2008 Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Winner • Commercial Real Estate Workshop,Speaker 2006—2009,2011 and 2012 • Assistant Editor of Creighton Law Review 2004—2005 • Creighton University School of Law National Moot Court Team,Member • CALI Award—Negotiating for Lawyers • Member,Omaha Bar Association • Member,Nebraska Bar Association • Member,American Bar Association ,soism 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: Names of Board or Commission:(List one or more) Omaha Housing Authority Lasts Name:Taylor First name: Jennifer • Middle Initial: N J Home address: 5122 Davenport Street City: Omaha ZIP: 66132 State: NE Home Phone:402-557-9678 Work Phone: Fax: 402-216-8580 Email: jnjtaylor@me.com City Council District: 3 Sex: F Race/Ethnicity/Disability(optional): Business Name: Taylor, High & Younes Job Title: Attorney Business Address: 661 North 50th Street City: Omaha Zip: 68132 State: NE Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box) • Home ED or 0 Business ©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 Jennifer N Johnson Taylor Date:05/01/20.14 Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to: Carrie Murphy Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Carrie.murphy(a?ci.ornaiha.ne.Us 1819 Famam 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 ipeoe 2)and submit along with your resume or No. 1 ltNA,kp t gear `o 1''4 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,IC level,City Council offices in the Civic Center,will notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to Carrie Murphy 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 Carrie Murphy as well. OATH I, JennlferJohnson Taylor ,do solemnly swear(affirm)that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the 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 ors hOuero Authority Board of oam,reion«s 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. • 9utoseig4-9"6tfuor-7:74.4, Signature • STATE OF NEBRASKA ) 4 RYAN U.DURANT ( ► ss. (tnaral Notary ►. I $tat*of Nsbroske COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) I My Commbtlon Expirao Mar 21,2018 • '�[ This instrumentinstrument was acknowledged e on A K 201 by ublic If the board has authority under our charter or Is paid from City funds,then an oath must be completed. 11/2011 2 4-.i EIVED L ,,v DEPAM [, ' gen. TO unit 2.4 MY -6 PM • 4 FOR LAW DEPARTMENT USE ONLY 4. LOG BOOK # 39-14 = MAYOR TO: PAUL D. KRATZ, City Attorney DATE ASSIGNED 05/06/14 DATE: May 6, 2014 ASSIGNED TO PETERS ANSWERED/SENT OUT rJ.— \' WITHDRAWN REQUEST BEING MADE BY: Rhonda Silvey Mayor's Office 402-444-6275 NAME) (DEPARTMENT) (NONE NO) TIME LINE: (Due Date) City Council Agenda 5/20/14 Uu.ow u wawa*ears MOM one memo a uw women) REQUEST FOR: Reappoint Jennifer Taylor to the Omaha Housing Authority Board DETAILS: (Please Do NOT State "See Attached". Details should appear on this page and may continue on to a second page.) The Mayor asks the Council to confirm the reappointment of Jennifer Taylor to the Omaha Housing Authority Board. Her current term is due to expire on August 10, 2014. The new term would begin on August 11, 2014 and expire in five years on August 10, 2019. IS INFORMATION ATTACHED? YES_ x _ NO NONE AVAILABLE Revised 03/99 C-25A CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha,Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS,the provisions of Section 71-1577 R.R.S.Nebraska, 1943,as amended, authorize the City of Omaha to create a Housing Authority; and, WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 2-232 of the Omaha Municipal Code create such a Housing Authority; and, WHEREAS, the present term of Jennifer N. Johnson Taylor as a member of the Omaha Housing Authority expires on August 10, 2014; and, WHEREAS,in accordance with the provisions of Section 71-1594 R.R.S.Nebraska, 1943, as amended, it is the responsibility of the Mayor to appoint and submit for confirmation the names of persons to serve as such commissioners; and, WHEREAS, after review and careful consideration, Mayor Jean Stothert did reappoint Jennifer N. Johnson Taylor as a commissioner to the Omaha Housing Authority to serve a five-year term commencing on August 11, 2014, and expiring August 10, 2019. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT, the reappointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Jennifer N. Johnson Taylor to serve as a commissioner of the Omaha Housing Authority in accordance with the terms and conditions of the laws of the State of Nebraska and the City of Omaha, to serve a five-year term commencing on August 10, 2014, and expiring August 10, 2019, be and hereby is confirmed and approved. APPROVED AS TO FORM. 7-7 4--( ASSIS ANT CITY ATTORNEY DATE P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2014\30043d1m By Councilmember Adopted MAY 2.0.. 1.4 Q . . .. _ ,� City Clerk Approved./, .i �� .. --/� Mayor NO. }` ' Resolution by Res. that the reappointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Jennifer N. Johnson Taylor to serve as a commissioner of the Omaha Housing Authority in accordance with the terms and conditions of the laws of the State of Nebraska and the City of Omaha,to serve a five-year term commencing on August 10, 2014, and expiring August 10, 2019, be and hereby is confiuiued and approved. P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2014\30043d1m Presented to City Council MAY 202014 Adopted • easier grown City Clerk