HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/18/1999 - RESOLUTION 99-55 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF TH T , . ,
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 25
DATE: May 18, 1999
• FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Dave Siever
SUBJECT :
Resolution 99-55 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort
Fund Disbursements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On November 30, 1998 revised guidelines for the Cultural Development and Programming and
Tourism accounts(Fort Fund)were adopted and approved through the City Manager's office. These
newly adopted guidelines 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#1 each April. Tier 42 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 $2,500 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$2,500 in proceeds after expenses
and are fund-raising in nature. Applications for support from Tier 42 and Tier#3 are accepted each
January and June.
The following disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism
accounts were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board on Wednesday, April 28. These
recommendations are for organizations that have applied for and are eligible to receive funding from Tier
#1.
AMOUNT AMOUNT FUND#2
ORGANIZATION GENERAL PURPOSE REQUESTED RECOMM. PORTION*
Bas Bleu Theatre Company Theatre Season $10,000 $9,500 $1,000
Canyon Concert Ballet 1999-2000 Season $10,000 $8,250
iscovery Center Science Museum 1999-2000 Events $10,000 $8,000 $ 500
Fort Collins Museum Exhibitions/Programming $10,000 $9,500 $ 750
' 2 ITEM NUMBER: 25
Fort Collins Symphony Association 51st Anniversary Season $10,000 $8,250
Friends of Traditional Dance On-going Activities $6,000 $4,500 $ 500
Front Range Chamber Players Concert Season $10,000 $5,500
High Performance Dance Theatre Three Performances $6,590 $4,500
International Assoc. for New Science Forum on New Science $10,000 $5,500 $1,500
OpenStage Theatre & Company Theatre Season $10,000 $6,000 $1,000
TOTALS:: $92,590 $69,500 $5,250*
*This amount represents the total recommended grant funds to be paid from Fund #2 (Tourism
Programming Account). The remainder of the recommended grant funds, in the amount of$64,250, are
from Fund#1 (Cultural Development and Programming Account).
RESOLUTION 99-55
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
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 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; 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 amount of Sixty-four Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars
($64,250.00)in the Cultural Development Programming Account,and Five Thousand Two Hundred
and Fifty Dollars ($5,250.00) in the 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. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
AMOUNT AMOUNT FUND#2
ORGANIZATION GENERAL PURPOSE REQUESTED RECOMM. PORTION*
Bas Bleu Theatre Company Theatre Season $10,000 $9,500 $1,000
Canyon Concert Ballet 1999-2000 Season $10,000 $8,250
Discovery Center Science Museum 1999-2000 Events $10,000 $8,000 $ 500
Fort Collins Museum Exhibitions/Programming $10,000 $9,500 $ 750
Fort Collins Symphony Association 51st Anniversary Season $10,000 $8,250
Friends of Traditional Dance On-going Activities $6,000 $4,500 $ 500
Front Range Chamber Players Concert Season $10,000 $5,500
igh Performance Dance Theatre Three Performances $6,590 $4,500 --
International Assoc. for New Science Forum on New Science $10,000 $5,500 $1,500
OpenStage Theatre & Company Theatre Season $10,000 $6,000 $1,000
TOTALS: $92,590 $69,500 $5,250*
*This amount represents the total recommended grant funds to be paid from Fund#2 (Tourism
Programming Account). The remainder of the recommended grant funds, in the amount of
$64,250, are from Fund#1 (Cultural Development and Programming Account).