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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: July 18, 2006
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jill Stilwell
SUBJECT
Resolution 2006-071 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)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 June 28, 2006. Adoption of this Resolution will
approve the recommended disbursements for Tier#2 and Tier#3 applicants.
RESOLUTION 2006-071
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 June 28, 2006, 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 FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($34,675) 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 18th
day of July, A.D. 2006.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
FORT FUND-JUNE 2006 EXHIBIT"A"
AMOUNT FINAL AMOUNT
REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
ORGANIZATION/CONTACT EVENT/DATE FUND 1 FUND 2
(tourism)
Bas Blau Theatre Sandbox Stories
2006-2007 School Year $3 000 $2,200 $0
Center For Justice,Peace Freedom to Marry Day'
&Environment February 10,2007 $1,000 $0 $0
The Northern Colorado Cultural'
CSU Office of International Programs Dance Festival
February 2-3,2007 $3,700 $0 $0
Crossroads Safehouse Inc. 5th Annual Crossroads Marathon
September 17 2006 $2,500 $1,000 $0
La Rosa de Navidad/
Dance Express The Christmas Rase
November 27-28,2006 $3,000 $3,000 $0
El Centro Student Services National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15-October 15,2006 $4,000 $500 $0
Elderhaus Adult Day Programs,Inc. Elderhaus Round Up
August 12,2006 $2,500 $1 875 $0
Elderhaus Adult Day Programs,Inc. Elderhaus Senior Citizens Prom
January 19,2007 $1,500 $1,500 $0
Eracism Film Series Committee Eracism Film&Discussion Series
Sept. 14&17 and Oct. 1 &8,2006 $400 $300 $0
Eyeopenam'Klwanis/
Children's Clinic of Larimer County Oktoberfest Fall Festival
September 16.2006 $2,500 $2,500 $0
Fort Collins Audubon Society Procession of the River Species
August 20,2006 $4.000 $500 $0
Fort Collins Children's Theatre Once Upon a Mattress
November 16-19,2006 $4,000 $4,000 $0
Cinco-Cinco 5K Run/Walk'
Friends of Gil Gutierrez and Children's Fun Run
May 5 2007 $4,000 $0 $0
AMOUNT FINAL AMOUNT
REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
ORGANIZATIOWCONTACT EVENT/DATE FUND 1 FUND 2
(tourism)
High Performance Dance Theatre Abstract Matrons'
September 22-23 2006 $4,000 $0 $0
Mutt Masquerade
Lorimer Humane Society 8th Annual Top Cat&Tails Gala
October 28,2006 $2,500 $2,500 $0
Opera Fort Collins Don Giovanni
August 25&27,2006 $4,000 $4,000 $0
Poudre Landmarks Foundation,Inc. Rediscovering Our Roots
September 9,2006 $2,500 $2,500 $0
The Presto-Digitators Magic in the Rockies 2006 Convention
September 7-10,2006 $4,000 $4,000 $0
Missoula Children's Theatre Residency'
Riffenburgh Elementary School at Riffenburgh Elementary School
February 5-10,2007 $1 550 $0 $0
Second Chance at Freedom
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Gala/Dinner/Auction
February 24,2007 $2,000 $2,000 $0
Society for PSI Research and Education How Quantum Physics Can Unite'
(SPRE) All People
March 16,2007 $4 000 $0 $0
United Way of Lorimer County Make A Difference Day 2006
October 23-28,2006 $3,000 $2,300 $0
TOTALS $63,660 $34,675 $0
'These averts were riot recommended for grants due to low scores.Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's'Cdteda for Funding.'