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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/16/2021 - RESOLUTION 2021-033 APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISB Agenda Item 17 Item # 17 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY March 16, 2021 City Council STAFF Jim McDonald, Cultural Services Director Ingrid Decker, Legal SUBJECT Resolution 2021-033 Approving Fort Fund Grant Disbursements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve Fort Fund grants from the Cultural Development and Programming Account and the Tourism Programming Account for the selected community events in the Project Support II category, based upon the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The Fort Fund grant program, established in 1989, disburses lodging tax revenues deposited in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and the Tourism Programming Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code, where 25% of the revenue from the lodging tax fund is applied to the Cultural Development and Programming Account and 5% of revenue from lodging tax is dedicated to the Tourism Programming Account. Local non-profit organizations may apply to Fort Fund for cultural and/or tourism event support. The Cultural Resources Board is authorized to review grant applications based on approved guidelines and make recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to Council, pursuant to Section 2-203 (2) of the City Code. There are three funding programs available: Organizational Support, Project Support, and Project Support II for smaller arts and culture organizations. Fort Fund grants support arts and cultural events that enrich the creative vitality of the community, promote local heritage and diversity, and provide opportunities for arts and cultural participation. The grants help promote Fort Collins as a creative center and tourist destination and promote the health and well-being of all residents and visitors. February 25, 2021 Funding Session At their February 25, 2021 funding session, the Cultural Resources Board reviewed 12 Project Support II applications with total requests equaling $55,500. Twelve applications were found eligible and recommended for funding for $48,000. The following table summarizes the Project Support II requests, available funds and grant award amounts: Grant Requests Available Funds Grant Awards $55,500 $48,000 $48,000 Agenda Item 17 Item # 17 Page 2 The Cultural Resources Board scored each application using the funding criteria outlined in the Fort Fund Guidelines and discussed the applications at its February 25, 2021 meeting. The 2021 grant application specifically included a question on how applicants would produce their project if COVID-19 restrictions were still in place. This aided the Board with its review of the project feasibility. The Board discussion is outlined in the draft minutes. (Attachment 1) The Board is recommending disbursement of $48,000 to the eligible applicants as outlined in Exhibit A to the Resolution. CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS The Fort Fund grant program, established in 1989, disburses lodging tax revenues deposited in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code. This Resolution would distribute $48,000 from the Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account to local non-profit organizations. Each grantee organization must provide funds to match the grant amount. These funds were budgeted and appropriated in the 2021 budget. Lodging tax is collected pursuant to Section 25-242 of the City Code. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Cultural Resources Board is presenting these recommendations to Council for programs and organizations to receive funding at the recommended grant amounts from the Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account. Exhibit A to the Resolution presents the allocations recommended by the Cultural Resources Board to the Council for Project Support II funding. ATTACHMENTS 1. Cultural Resources Board Minutes (draft) (PDF) Cultural Resources Board FUNDING MEETING Thursday, February 25, 2021 – 5:30 PM Remote Meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 2/25/21– MINUTES Page 1 CALL TO ORDER: 5:31 PM ROLL CALL •Board Members Present – Will Flowers (Chair), Jean McGinnis, Vicki Fogel Mykles (Vice Chair), Aquiles Quiroga, Jennifer Zidon •Board Members Absent - Zackery Klassen •Staff Members Present - Jim McDonald, Liz Irvine •Guests – Katy Schneider, Director of Marketing, Visit Fort Collins AGENDA REVIEW CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - Claire Anderson, CSU student, in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consideration and approval of the minutes from January 28, 2021. Jennifer Zidon made a motion to accept the minutes. Vicki Fogel Mykles seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approved by roll call, Ayes: Will Flowers, Vicki Fogel Mykles, Aquiles Quiroga, Jennifer Zidon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS •Katy Schneider, Director of Marketing, Visit Fort Collins – Update o Lodging tax was down 42% in January. o Tourism Business Improvement District being sought by Visit Fort Collins – Introduction of hotel voluntary self-assessed fee. Fee would be dedicated to tourism and sales. o Creative Sector Marketing Awareness Campaign will roll-out throughout the year. •2021 Project Support ll – Discussion and Funding Recommendations o The Board discussed and reviewed twelve 2021 Project Support ll applications. The Board recommended funding 12 organizations for a total of $48,000. Jennifer Zidon made a motion to accept the funding recommendations. Jean McGinnis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approved by roll call, Ayes: Will Flowers, Jean McGinnis, Vicki Fogel Mykles, Aquiles Quiroga, Jennifer Zidon. o The recommendations are listed on page 3. ATTACHMENT 1 DRAFT Cultural Resources Board FUNDING MEETING Thursday, February 25, 2021 – 5:30 PM Remote Meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 2/25/21– MINUTES Page 2 DIRECTOR’S REPORT • Jim McDonald gave an overview of activities at the facilities, plus general updates: o The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery – Open and with good attendance given a limit of 100 guests in the building. o The Gardens on Spring Creek – Planning plant sale and eight summer concerts. o The Lincoln Center – Is in the level up program with the County. Fort Collins Symphony recorded their Valentine’s Day program in February. Additionally, the Denver Young Artists Orchestra recorded a virtual concert in February. o The 2021 Project Support ll grants will be on the City Council consent calendar on 3/16/21. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS OTHER BUSINESS: Discussed the Board’s Fort Fund grantee liaison list assignments for upcoming events since two members are no longer on the Board. Staff will follow up directly with Board members concerning their assignments. ADJOURNMENT: • Jennifer Zidon made a motion to adjourn at 6:24 PM. Jean McGinnis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approved by roll call, Ayes: Will Flowers, Jean McGinnis, Vicki Fogel Mykles, Aquiles Quiroga, Jennifer Zidon. Respectfully submitted, Liz Irvine Business Support III DRAFT -1- RESOLUTION 2021-033 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS WHEREAS, providers of lodging accommodations in the City are required by Section 25-250 of the City Code to pay three percent of all revenues derived fr om such lodging accommodations to the City as a lodging tax; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25-244 of the City Code, twenty-five percent of those revenues are reserved for cultural development and programming, and seventy-five percent of all revenues received by the City from lodging tax are reserved for promotion of convention and visitor activities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25-244 of the City Code, the Community Cultural Development and Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding cultural development and programming activities, and the Tourism Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding tourist-related special events; and WHEREAS, the City disburses funds from the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account in accordance with Sections 2- 203(2) and 25-244 of the City Code through its Fort Fund Program; and WHEREAS, there are three Fort Fund funding programs available for applicants: Organizational Support, Project Support, and Project Support II for smaller organizations; and WHEREAS, the City's Cultural Resources Board reviews applications from the community for Fort Fund monies and makes recommendations to the City Council in accordance with Section 2-203(2) of the City Code, and in accordance with the administrative guidelines for the Fort Fund program (the “Fort Fund Guidelines”); and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on February 25, 2021, the Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals in the Project Support II category based on the criteria and considerations set forth in Section 2-203 of the City Code and the Fort Fund Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the use of lodging tax revenues will provide a public benefit to the Fort Collins community by supporting cultural development and public programming activities within the City that promote the use of public accommodations within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to approve Fort Fund grant disbursements as set forth in Exhibit “A”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: -2- Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the City Council hereby finds that the distribution of funds through the Fort Fund program as set forth on Exhibit “A” will promote the cultural and economic health of the community and in doing so will serve a recognized and valuable public purpose. Section 3. That funds in the total amount of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($48,000), comprised of $37,297 from the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and $10,703 from the Tourism Programming Account, are hereby approved for distribution as set forth in Exhibit “A”. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day of March, A.D. 2021. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 A B C D E F G FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAMFebruary 2021 APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE FUNDING REQUESTS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMMING TOURISM PROGRAMMING UNFUNDED BALANCE PERCENT OF REQUEST FUNDED Fort Collins Musicians Association Local Music Appreciation Month $5,000 $4,170 $830 83% Dates: April 1-30, 2021 Fort Collins Symphony Guild Musical Zoo 2022 $5,000 $4,633 $367 93% Dates: Viewing in early April 2022 Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures Mystical and Magic Creatures $2,500 $2,085 $415 83% April 2 - July 24, 2021 High Performance Dance Theatre 2021-2022 26th Season of Dance $5,000 $3,938 $1,062 79% Dates: September 2021 - February 2022 Impact Dance Company Every Voice Matters Integrated Art Outreach Program $5,000 $4,633 $367 93% Dates: June 2020 - May 2021 International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival, Inc.IKOF in the Community $5,000 $3,938 $1,062 79% September 2021 - December 2021 Launch: Community Through Skateboarding Build Your Own Skateboard Program $5,000 $4,633 $367 93% Dates: January 23 - December 11, 2021 Lincoln Center Support League Summer Children's Concert Series $5,000 $4,170 $830 83% Dates: June 9 - July 14, 2021 Poudre RiverFest 2021 Poudre RiverFest 2021 $3,000 $2,363 $637 79% Dates: May - August 2021 Off the Hook Arts The Garden Concert Series $5,000 $4,633 $367 93% Dates: March 20 - October 3, 2021 Six Degrees Dance Collaborative Summer at the Cinema: A Socially Distant Celebration of Fort Collins $5,000 $4,633 $367 93% Dates: July 5-16 and August 9-28th 2021 Sustainable Living Association 11th Annual Earth Day Fort Collins $5,000 $4,170 $830 83% Dates: April 22 -24, 2021 Totals $55,500 $37,297 $10,703 $7,500 86% Approved Funding Fort Fund Project Support ll Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding." EXHIBIT A