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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/19/2008 - RESOLUTION 2008-015 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF ITEM NUMBER: 20 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 19, 2008 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jill Stilwell SUBJECT Resolution 2008-015 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. The disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming account were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at its regular meeting of January 23, 2008 for Tier #2 and Tier#3 applicants. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts (Fort Fund) provide grants to fund community events. This resolution will adopt the recommendations from the Cultural Resources Board to disburse these funds. BACKGROUND The guidelines for the Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts (Fort Fund) provide a four-tiered funding system. Organizations may apply for grants from these accounts to fund community events. Tier#1 was established as an annual programming fund for organizations whose primary purpose is to present three or more public events annually. These groups may apply for funding from Tier #1 each April. Tier#2 allows organizations that are not eligible for Tier#1 support to apply for funding of events that are not fund-raising in nature and do not generate more than$5,000 in proceeds after expenses. Tier#3 allows organizations that are not eligible for Tier#1 support to apply for funding of events that generate more than$5,000 in proceeds after expenses and are fund-raising in nature. Applications for support from Tier#2 and Tier#3 are accepted each January and June. Tier #4 is the Cultural Entrepreneurial and Innovation Tier and aims to encourage new,larger cultural projects,that help forward the goal of increasing Fort Collins' identity as a cultural center and destination. Tier#4 applications are accepted in April. No funds were distributed from the Tourism Programming Account(Fund 2) during this session. These funds are primarily dedicated to funding Tier 4,the Cultural Entrepreneurial and Innovation Tier to further the Board's vision of making Fort Collins a cultural center and destination. February 19, 2008 -2- Item No. 20 ATTACHMENTS 1. Minutes from the January 23, 2008 meeting of the Cultural Resources Board(draft). ATTACHMENT 1 Cultural,Library and Recreational Services Lincoln Center BRA fT City of Fort Collins CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting—Wednesday, January 23,2008 3:00 p.m. Lincoln Center,417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell Chairperson: Patrick Moran Phone: 207-9888 (h) Vice-Chair: Sue Beck-Ferkiss A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. The following members were present: Board Members present: Dr. Diane Gaede, Jack Steele, Patrick Moran, Carol Ann Hixon, Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Susan Marshall, Ann Wilmsen Board Members absent: None Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner Guests Present: Cathy Jones, Wes Sargent, Katie Hollingsworth, Ellen Martin 1. Call to Order- (3:05 p.m.)Mr. Moran 11. Consideration of agenda—No changes III. Consideration and approval of minutes of December 17, 2007: Mr. Steele made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Hixon seconded the motion.. Passed unanimously. IV. Public Input—None V. Hot Topics from Liaisons—None VI. "Rearing To Go" Community Art Round Up presentation by Cathy Jones, FCCVB and Wes Sargent and Katie Hollingsworth from the Qualifier at the Fort Rodeo: Following the presentation (see attachment) and the request for CRB support to expand the event, the Board discussed possible sponsors of this project, how it could generate cultural tourism for Northern Colorado and promote local artists, and the likelihood of the event being eligible for Fort Fund granting. VII. Fort Fund Tiers 2 & 3 —Discussion and Funding Recommendations: Before funding recommendations began, the board addressed their concerns and opinions regarding repercussions for organizations that have not turned in their final reports or proof of logo as stipulated in their contracts. The Board then reviewed 20 Fort Fund grant applications and developed their recommendations. 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 Ms. Hixon made a motion to submit recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to City Council as outlined in the attached spreadsheet. Dr. Gaede seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. VIII. Approval of Annual Report for 2007: Ms. Stilwell will e-mail the final version to the Board for their revisions and approval before sending it to the City Clerk's Office on January 31, 2008. IX. Review of past Fort Fund Events—None X. Liaison Reports—None XI. Staff Reports—None XII. Other Business: Dr. Gaede and Ms. Wilmsen reported on their progress of talking to local organizations about setting up and supporting a Business Workshop to promote culture and community building in Fort Collins. Ms. Beck-Ferkiss reported on the SCFD's discussion regarding whether or not to put a proposal on the 2008 ballot. Ms. Hixon requested the Board's consideration for a possible Tier 4 proposal. The Board recommended that Fort Collins City Cable 14 apply for Fund Fund Granting under the other tiers for support of their FortNight programming. Ms. Stilwell will contact Rachel Herrera of Arts Alive to request a proposed agenda for the February 5th meeting for the Board members consideration. XIII. Adjournment: 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gail Budner Administrative Clerk II RESOLUTION 2008-015 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS WHEREAS, the City disburses funds from 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 through its Fort Fund Program; and WHEREAS,the City's Cultural Resources Board reviews applications for Fort Fund monies and makes recommendations to the City Council in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-203(3) of the City Code, and administrative guidelines for the Fort Fund program (the "Fort Fund Guidelines"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25-244 of the City Code, the 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,at its regular meeting of January 23,2008,the City's Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the criteria and considerations set forth in Section 2-203 and the Fort Fund Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the proposals recommended by the City's Cultural Resources Board provide a public benefit to the Fort Collins community by supporting cultural development and programming activities, and promote the utilization of public accommodations within the City; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to adopt the recommendations of the City's Cultural Resources Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that funds in the total amount of THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY SIX DOLLARS($30,946)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account be distributed in accordance with the recommendations of the City's Cultural Resources Board as set forth on Exhibit"A". Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 19th day of February, A.D. 2008. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIBIT "A" FORT FUND-JANUARY2008 AMOUNT FINAL AMOUNT REQUESTED RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATIONICONTACT EVENTIDATE AMOUNT FUND1 FUND Stourism)______ .—�_____________________�____-____—_------- Artists Assoc.of Northern Colorado 17th Annual National Art Show April 5-May 9 2008 $3,000 $2 700 $0 Sea Blau Theatre Company Brighton Beach Memoirs July 19-August 2 2008 $2500 $2,250 $0 City of Fort Collins ARO Program Just For Ladies Golf Tournament June 14,2008 $2 000 $500 $0 The Dance Connection Dance Festival 2008 March 28-29,2008 $3 000 $2,250 $0 Dance Express Dancemakers:Diverse Directions May 3-4 2008 $3,000 $2,700 $0 Debut Theatre Company 2007 Debut Players Show Season May and October 2008 $2,000 $1A00 $0 Disabled Resource Services Wine Fast XXVI May 23,2008 $1,800 $1,800 $0 Ethos West Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert May 18,2008 $776 $776 $0 Fort Collins Symphony Assoc. Independence Day Concert in City Park July 4 2008 $3000 $3,000 $0 Fort Collins Symphony Guild Second Annual Sharps/Flats Loft Tour May 30-31,2008 $2,500 $2,250 $0 Junior League of Fort Collins 26th Anniversary Terrace&Garden Tour June 14,2008 $2,500 $2,500 $0 Lambda Community Center,Inc. Pride in the Park% June 14,2008 $3,780 $2,270 $0 Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow 16th Annual Spring Contest Powwow Association,Inc. NCIPA April 12-13,2008 $4,000 $3,000 $0 Northern Colorado Weavers Guild Fiber Celebration 2008 May 16-June 24,2008 $550 $500 $0 Read Onl Fort Collins Julie Otsuka October 26,2008 $3,000 $900 $0 Salam Islamic Cultural Night March 4 2008 $4,000 $250 $0 TEAM Fort Collins 10th Annual Horsetooth Open Water Swim Au ust 10,2008 $2,500 $500 $0 Trees,Water and People Renew the Rockies-The Magic of Clean Energy March 8,2008 $2,500 $750 $0 University Village,Apartment Life at CSU Knowing the World Series Marche March 29,&April 12,2008 $4,000 `$0 $0 Wolverine Farm Publishing Town Meetings and Book Discussions 2008 February-December,2008 $2,500 $250 $0 TOTAL $52,906 $30,946 'This event was not recommended for a grant due to low scores.Scores are based on application materials and Foil Fund's"Criteria for Funding."