20160113 RELEASE 2MIAMIBEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, I200 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 331 39, www.miomibeochfl.gov
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: January 8, 2016
SUBJECT: City Commission At-Large Nominations for January 13, 2016 - Release # 2
Below please find the City Commission At-Large Nominations received to date for the January
13,2016 Commission Meeting. Changes made since Release # 1 are reflected in red.
BOARD AND COMIT'IITTEES
1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Vacancies (6)
No nomination received to date.
2. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT- Vacancy (1)
o Daniel J. Nagler (Release # 1, Page 3)o Nominated for appointment (General Business category) by Commissioner Malakoff.
Clerk's Note: Mr. David E. Lancz withdrew his name from consideration to the BOA, as he
accepted an appointment to the LGBT Committee made by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
3. BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Vacancy (1)
No nomination received to date.
4. HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Vacancies (3)
No nomination received to date.
5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD: - Vacancies (2)
o Jack L. Finglass (Release # 1, Page 9)e Neminated fer aBpeintment (Categery 5 Arehiteet er Atterney registered in the U,S,)
@o Category changed by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez (Release # 2, Page 1)
Nominated for appointment (Category 3 - At Large member who has resided in one of
the City's historic districts for at least 1-year, and has demonstrated interesUknowledge
in architectural or urban design and the preservation of historic buildings.) by
Com m issioner Rosen Gonzalez.
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. Sfeyan J. Pardo (Release # 1, Page 19)o Nominated for appointment (Category 5 - Architect or Attorney registered in the U.S.)
by Mayor Levine.
6. MIAMI BEACH HUll,lAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE - Vacancies (6)
o lvan Cano (Release # 1, Page 25)o Nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Steinberg.
o Bradley A. Ugent (Release # 1, Page 31)o Nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez.
. William H. Warren Jr. (Release # 1, Page 37)o Nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Steinberg.
o Alan B. Fishman. (Release# 1, Page 41)o Nominated for reappointment (Attorney Category) by Commissioner Steinberg.
c Jarred L. Reiling (Release # 1, Page 49)o Nominated for appointment by Mayor Levine.
7. PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOARD - Vacancies (2)
. Jenifer Caplan (Release # 2, Page 3)o Nominated for reappointment (Golf Category) by Commissioner Steinberg.
8. VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY - Vacancy (0)
Item R9A-1, in the January 13, 2016 Agenda, incorrectly indicated one vacancy for the
Visitor and Convention Authority. There are currently no vacancies in the VCA.
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Jenifer Caplan
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E MIAMIBEACH
NAME: Caplan
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Last Name
HOME ADDRESS: I
First Name Middle lnitiat
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
jennscapl@ao!.comPHONE
Home
Business Name: JSG lnvestors LLC
Address: 5660 Gollins Ave Unit 9D
Work Fax Email Address
Miami Beach FL 331lm
Street State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Gode section 2.22(tl) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following wa)rs: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
o Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months Yes
o Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: yes
o Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: yes
o (Please girelg one): I am now a resident of: Maddle Beach
o I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Played golf and have been around courses my entire !ife. I understand GC Management and played NCAA golf.
o Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in ordeJ of ranking tll first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note ttrat only three (3)
choices wil! be observed bv the CiQr Glerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Choice 2: Miami Beach Commission for Women
Choice3: SustainabilityCommittee
Note: lf applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: po years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children if yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below;
o Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No lf yes, please explain in detail:
City
o Do you cunently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No lf yes, please explain in detail:
o Do you cunently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No lf yes, please explain in detail:
. Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Commiflees: No lf yes, whictr board?
o What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you cunently hold membership in?
o List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5660 Collins Ave 9D
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. I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
The followlng lnformatlon 13 voluntary and ls nelther part of your appllcatlon nor has any bearlng on your conslderatlon for appolntmsnt. lt ls1 bclng arkcd to comply wlth tcdrral cqual opportunlty ppordng roqulrumont!.
Gender: Female
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
PhysicallyChallenged: No
NOTE: lf appolnted, you wlll be requlred to follow certaln laws which apply to clty board/commlfree members,
These laws include, but are not llmltod to, the followlng:
o Prohlbltlon from dlrecUy or lndlrectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code sectlon 2-459).o ProhibiUon tom conhacting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).o Prohibition from lobbying before board/commitbe you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach Code section 2-26).o Requirement to disdose certain f nancial inleresb and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-1 1.1).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prrhibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interesl in or receiving any benefit lrrm Community Development Block Grant funds for either yoursdf,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.61 l ).
Upon requeet, copbs of these laws may be obtained from the ClQr Clerk.
"l hereby atteet to lhe accuracy and truthfulness of the appllcatlon and have recelved, read and will abHe by Chapter 2, Artlcle
Vll - of the Clty Code "Standards of Conduct for Clty Offfcers, Employees and Agoncy Memberc."
I Jenlfer Caplan agreed to the followlng terms on 5/16/2014 4:55:56 Pii
Received in the City Clerk's Ofiice by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
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]eni{er Resume
Enucltrou
New York University, Masters of Science in Real Estate -May 2004
Tulane University, BSM Accounting, May 1998
E:crnrnrcn
JSC Investors, LLC and AIA Tltle Serrices, LLC Jan 2006 - Present
Onrrer
o Arranged for financing for multimillion dollar properties located in VA, FL, and NY
O Consulted clients on real estate Portfolio Management
1 Bxarnirlsd Cleated, Settled and Closed all parts of the transactiou from Start to Finish
r Prcparod all documcnts ncccssary to clfcchratc clcar titlc including rcmoval of licns, Iiling
satisfactions arul the like.
o Coordinated all documentation for clients for several HI}D acquisition and rcfinances.
Paradigm FundingGroupLlC Feb 2005-April 2006
o Analyzed, negotiated and prrpared term sheets for developers and investors firr linancing
purposes for clients located in Florida and New York.
o In negotiations with several financing institutions for over $ 60,000,000 in financing.
o Coordinated all documentation for clients for several HLJD acquisition and reflnances.
t Analyzed scenarios and structured deals in order to obtain best possible frnancing for clients.
M&T Bank Feb 2004 - Feb 2oo5
o Analyzcd, ncgotiatcd andprcparcd tcrmshccb forprivatc banking clicnts, REITS, fornrnc 500
companies, Real Estate Developers with high net worth individuals.
o Analyzed and Underwrote the investment and the risk for Commercial Real Estate Mortgages
and privato banking loans, ranging fronr $2MM to $500MM for all property types including,
condo conversions, ground up constuction, hotels, assisted living, retail, warehouse- triple net
sale leasebacks, and multifamily aooss for properties located all over the U.S.
o Presented credits to Banla various committees
o Supervised and trained Staffof2-s individuals.
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Ackman-ZifrReal Estate croup May 2003 - September 2003
o Analyzed, underwrote and evaluated: retail, multi-family, offce and hospitality properties
rangng from $10 million to $100 million for the purpose of obtaining financing.
I Prepared and analyzed on-site due diligence work, Argus runs and excel-based cash-flow
rrrcdels.
0 Created rmnthly, and annual budget pmjections for a multinrde of property types.
o Presentedunderwriting to lendem and equity souxces.
o Prepared presentations and originated real estate Iinancing opportunities.
Ernst and Young LLP Oct 2000- September 2002
o Valued portfolios of section 8 aad low income housing investnents.
o Audited section 8 investments ensured pmper calculation of tax credits.
o Analyzed leases and leasehold investments..) hepalod fiuancial statements for SEC filings.
o Researched SEC issues and effects ofnewSEC disclosures.
o Supervised staffof2-5 on each engagement.
Mrunnnsups &Acrrvmls
LLC. NY & !L Licensed rcal esBte tsroker 2UX-2009, !lorida Licensed Mortgage
Brokcr,2005-2009, IREM 2008, tll.l -2005, YREP-2005,YMWRA 2003-2m5, RESA, Rcal
Estate Students Association- NYU, Social Chair- 2002- Present, United Jewish Federation-
Young Real Bstate Grcup- 2002-ltesent, Habitat for Hurnanity 1994- ltesent, Tulane Women's
GolfTeam- 199+1996.
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