HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/05/2000 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 95, 2000, APPROPRI AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 9
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 5, 2000STAFF:
Frank Bruno
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the
General Fund for the Operation of the Fort Collins Welcome Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Resolution 99-97, the City contracted with Colorado State University for visitor center
space at the Environmental Learning CenterNisitors Center to the south of Prospect Road,
approximately one-quarter mile west of Interstate 25. The City, in its effort to welcome visitors to
Fort Collins through the activities of its convention and visitor services contractor,the Fort Collins
Convention and Visitors Bureau (the "CVB"), will use the space for the Fort Collins Welcome
Center. Ordinance No. 95, 2000, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 15, 2000.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 14
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: August 15, 2000
STAFF: Frank Bruno
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 95, 2000, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the
General Fund for the Operation of the Fort Collins Welcome Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption o CeOrdiroi PtReay
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City has been awarded a second grant for the Fort Collins Welcome Center. Grant funds have
been awarded from the Colorado Tourism Office in the amount of $51,250 for the operation of the
Fort Collins Welcome Center. 0ect,
n sitorsBureau has relocated to
the Welcome Center and will respo h e are no City General Funds nor
Lodging Tax revenue include 'n this p
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Resolution 99-97, the City contracted with Colorado State University for visitor center
space at the Environmental Learning CenterNisitors Center to the south of Prospect Road,
approximately one-quarter mil es fDrse i' s effort to welcome visitors to
Fort Collins through the activ' s of its n d sito ices contractor,the Fort Collins
Convention and Visitors Bur (the " i use the s ce for the Fort Collins Welcome
Center. The CVB, in addition om ' activit , ill operate the Welcome Center
Pursuant to amendments to the City's agreement with CVB, and consistent with the City's grant
agreement with the State of Colorado.
The Colorado Tourism Board established in CRS 24-32-1304 is empowered to operate State
Welcome Centers under CRS 24-32-1305(1)(c) and (f). The Board has determined that it will be
efficient and effective to contract for the operation of the Welcome Center in Fort Collins by
contracting with the City of Fort Collins.