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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May18, 2004
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Libby Colbert
SUBJECT
Resolution 2004-060 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding
Fort Fund Disbursements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The guidelines for the Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts
(Fort Fund),adopted and approved through the City Manager's office,created a three-tiered funding
system for organizations that apply for grants from Fort Fund. 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 41 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.
Programming disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming and
Tourism Programming accounts as shown on Exhibit "A" to the Resolution were recommended by
the Cultural Resources Board at its regular meeting of April 28, 2004 for Tier#1 applicants.
RESOLUTION 2004-060
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS 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,in accordance with 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
WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Tourism Programming
Account was established for the purpose of funding tourist-related special events, because it is
generated from the portion of the lodging tax that is designated for the promotion of convention and
visitor activities; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of April 28, 2004, 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 EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($82,000)in
the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the total amount of TWELVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000)in the City's Tourism 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 held this
18th day of May, A.D. 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
RECOMMENDED DISBURSEMENTS FROM CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
AND PROGRAMMING AND TOURISM PROGRAMMING ACCOUNTS
AMOUNT AMOUNT
ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2004-2005 Season $12,000 $ 8,200
$2,000
Canyon Concert Ballet 2004-2005 Season $10,000 $ 8,500
December 2004-May 2005
CSU-Summer Cafe Theatre Summer Cafe Theatre $12,000 $ 4,900
Theatre Under the Stars
June 24 - July 24, 2004
Discovery Center Science Museum 2004-2005 Museum Programs $12,000 $ 2,900
July 2004-June 2005 $2,000
Foothills Pops Band 2005-2005 Season $ 3,900 $ 2,100
September 2004-May 2005
Fort Collins Museum Exhibitions &Programs $12,000 $ 7,600
July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005 $ 2,000
FC Museum of Contemporary Art 7 Contemporary Art Exhibits and $12,000 $4,100
related educational programming $ 2,000
July 2004-June 30, 2005
Fort Collins Symphony Assoc. FCSO 56th Season $12,000 $ 5,800
October 2004-May 2005 $ 2,000
Fort Collins Wind Symphony 2004-2005 Season $ 5,850 $ 3,800
Friends of Traditional Dance Ongoing Activities $ 8,400 $ 4,600
June 2004-July 2005
Front Range Chamber Players 2004-2005 Season $ 6,500 $ 4,200
September 2004-April 2005
Latimer Chorale 2004-2005 Concert Season $10,000 $ 6,200
October 2004-April 2005
AMOUNT AMOUNT
ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
OpenStage Theatre & Company 2004-2005 Season $12,000 $ 8,200
August 2004-June 2005 $ 2,000
Rainbow Chorus 2004-2005 $12,000 $ 6,100
November 2004-May 2005
Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra 2004-2005 Season $ 6,000 $4,800
October 2004-June 2005
BOLD = TOURISM $82,000
PROGRAMMING ACCOUNT $12,000
Totals J11k 650 124 000