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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/17/2004 - RESOLUTION 2004-025 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS O ITEM NUMBER: 31 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 17, 2004 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jill Stilwell SUBJECT Resolution 2004-025 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&Programming and Tourism Programming accounts (Fort Fund) provide a three-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. 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 January 28, 2004, for Tier #2 and Tier #3 applicants. RESOLUTION 2004-025 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 January 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 THIRTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS($32,500)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the total amount of FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($4,650) 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 17th day of February, 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 Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making - for the $1,500 $ 900 "Tea" only May 6, 2004 American Cancer Society Annual Golf Tournament $1,200 $ 500 May 17, 2004 Arts Alive Fort Collins La Via Dell'Arte Festival $4,000 $3,350 July 31-August 1, 2004 $ 250 Christian Arts and Theatre The Foreigner, a play by Larry $1,500 $ 500 Shue April-May, 2004 Cinco de Mayo Committee Community Cinco de Mayo Fiesta $4,000 $2,200 May 1-5, 2004 $ 500 City of Fort Collins/Parks & Just for Ladies Golf Tournament $2,000 $1,200 Recreation June 14, 2003 CSU/APASS Asian Fest 2004 $2,100 $ 500 April 15-25, 2004 CSU/Dept. of Music, Theatre, Keyboard Olympics $4,000 $ 300 & Dance March 20 and 21, 2004 $200 CSU/University Village Knowing the World Series $4,000 $ 150 Feb. 28, March 20, April 10, 2004 $ 350 Dance Connection Performance The New Visions Dance Festival $2,800 $2,320 Network March 28 and 29, 2004 $ 200 Dance Express Dance Makers: Giving Voice to $3,000 $2,050 Dance $ 200 April 17, 2004 AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Debut Theatre Company Debut Theatre's Debut Players 2004 $2,000 $1,600 Show Season $ 200 May 7-9, 14-15; October 8-11, 15- 16, 2004 Disabled Resource Services Wine Fest XXH $1,500 $ 250 June 11, 2004 $ 250 Discovery Science Center Colorado Ecology Room Exhibit $3,000 $ 250 Hall Re-opening $ 250 Downtown Business Association Thursday Night Market $3,000 $ 700 Series of 6 Thursdays in $ 500 July/August 2004 Food Bank for Larimer County Empty Bowls $2,500 $ 500 February 24, 2004 Fort Collins Area Swim Team Colorado Long Course Open $3,400 $ 750 June 25-27, 2004 $ 250 Fort Collins Area Swim Team Eliminator Open $3,000 $ 750 May 14-16, 2004 $ 250 Fort Collins Museum Foundation 2nd Annual Crossroads at the $4,000 $3,100 Council Tree... $ 500 September 3 and 4, 2004 Heart of the Rockies Church Kids at Heart Program - Mark's $2,500 $ 500 Gospel with Max McLean March 3, 2004 Ice Skating Club of Fort Collins Skatefest 2004 $2,500 $1,875 April 2-4, 2004 KRFC 88.9 FM Word Circus $1,200 $1,080 December 3, 2004 Lamda Community Center Pridefest 2004 $ 800 $ 500 AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED June 19, 2004 Northern Colorado Artist 13th Annual National Art $ 920 $ 650 Association Exhibition and Sale April 10-May 14, 2004 $ 200 Northern Colorado Intertribal NCIPA 12th Annual Spring Contest $4,000 $2,350 Powwow Association Powwow $ 350 April 10-11, 2004 Poudre School District Journey Conference for Young $1,600 $0* Women February 24, 2004 Poudre School District Foundation Excellence in Education Awards $2,500 $1,500 April 19, 2004 Poudre Valley Hospital Wonders of Women-Mind, Body & $2,500 $1,875 Foundation Soul Symposium March 6, 2004 Wingshadow, Inc. Wingshadow Horsetooth Marathon $1,000 $ 300 Swim $ 200 August 15, 2004 BOLD = TOURISM $32,500 PROGRAMMING ACCOUNT $4,650 Totals $72,020 $37,150 *The Journey Conference for Young Women put on by the Poudre School District was not recommended for funding because it is not open to the public. The Fort Fund guidelines state that events must be open to the public.