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STAFF: Jill Stilwell • - COLLINSCOUNCIL
Resolution 2010-009 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund
Disbursements.
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 / DISCUSSION
The Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts(Fort Fund),consistof a four-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#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 was established to further the goal of making Fort Collins a cultural center and destination. Tier#4 grants
address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins, perpetuate the Tourism Fund by generating overnight stays in
local hotels,and develop new arts,cultural, or heritage tourism activities that have the potential to impact Fort Collins'
cultural and economic growth.
For the January 2010 Tier#2,#3; and#4 funding session, 33 applications were received,with total requests equaling
$136,265. The Cultural Resources Board, at its regular meeting on January 27, 2010, recommended disbursement
from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism accounts totaling $35,705 to 23
applicants. The recommended disbursement is 26%of the total amount requested. Far more funding was requested
than was available for distribution. The amount of grant funding allocated to this funding session is being
recommended for disbursement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Fort Fund program,established in 1989,disburses funds from the City's Cultural Development and Programming
Account and the Tourism Programming Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code,
where 25% of the revenue from the lodging tax is designated for this use. Local non-profit organizations may apply
to Fort Fund for cultural event support and must match the grant amount. These funds were budgeted and
appropriated in the 2010 budget.
SUSTAINABILITY: ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS
Social Impact—The recommended Fort Fund grants will support more than 25 cultural events in the community.
These events add to the quality of life of the community and expand cultural programming beyond what the City
provides.
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Economic Impact—The non-profit arts are a $15.9 million industry in Fort Collins (Arts & Economic Prosperity/ll-
Americans for the Arts). By awarding these grants, the City is partnering with 23 organizations to leverage a variety
of cultural events that contribute to this economic impact and add to the community's quality of life.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its January 27, 2010 meeting, the Cultural Resources Board voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the
Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Cultural Resources Board minutes, January 27, 2010.
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DRAFT
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting—Wednesday,January 27, 2010
5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Center,417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell
Chairperson: Sue Beck-Ferkiss Phone: 407-7021 (w)
Vice-Chair: Jan Gilligan
A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Wednesday, January 27,2010 at 5:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Janet Gilligan, Carol Ann Hixon, Sue Beck-Ferkiss
John Hayes, Patrick Moran, Anne Macdonald
Board Members absent: Diane Gaede
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner
Guests Present: Katy Schneider, FCCVB
I. Call to Order: 5:15 p.m. - Ms. Beck-Ferkiss
II. Consideration.of agenda: No changes
III. Consideration and approval of minutes of December 17, 2009:
Ms. Hixon made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Mr. Moran seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Public Input: None
V. Art in Public Places Projects:
The Board viewed a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the 2009 APP projects.
VI. Fort Fund - Discussion and Funding Recommendations:
The Board discussed regulations regarding a member's need to leave the room during the
funding discussion for an applicant in which the member has recused themselves from voting.
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss is employed by the Homeless Prevention Initiative and Mr. Hayes is on the
Board for KRFC. They therefore recused themselves from scoring the applications submitted
by these organizations.
The Board reviewed 31 Tier 2 & 3 grant applications and developed their recommendations.
Ms. Hixon made a motion to submit these recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to
City Council as outlined in the attached spreadsheet.
Ms. Gilligan seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
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The Board would like additional lines added to the Tier 4 application to read Profit and loss of
lasts similar event and Attendance at last event. Method used to calculate this number.
They would also like to issue a press release and information on the website informing the
public that all Tier 4 grant applications will be due by the April funding deadline.
The Board reviewed 2 Tier 4 grant applications.
Mr. Moran motioned to table the Tier 4 applications to the April funding session for review.
Mr. Hayes seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
VIL 2009 Annual Report Approval:
The Board reviewed the 2009 Annual Report.
Ms. Gilligan motioned to accept the Report a nded.
Ms. Hixon seconded the motion
Passed unanimously.
VIII. Other Business:
The Board will sele new Chairperson and Vice Chair at the February meeting.
Ms. Macdonal ill be unable to attend the February meeting.
Liaisons a assigned by the Board for events funded through Fort Fund that will occur prior
to th ruary meeting.
IX. Adjournment: 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Budner
Administrative Clerk II
RESOLUTION 2010-009
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 in accordance with the 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 on January 27, 2010, the Cultural Resources Board
recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit"A", attached 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 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 City Council wishes to adopt the recommendations of the 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 FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE
DOLLARS($35,705)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account be distributed
in accordance with the recommendations of the 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 16th
day of February A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
FORT FUND - JANUARY Exhibit A
2010
FINAL AMOUNT % AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED REQUESTED
ORGANIZATIONICONTACT EVENTIDATE AMOUNT FUND 1 FUND 2 RECOMMENDED
REQUESTED (tourism)
Alzheimer's Association' Memories in the Making Artist Tea&Auction
June 4,2010 $2,000 $0 $0 0%
Artists Assoc.of Northern Colorado 19th Annual National Art Show&Sale
April 3-May 7,2010 $3,700 $2,590 $0 70%
Bas Bleu Theatre Company Reader's Theatre
April 11 -June 19,2010 $2,800 $2,240 $0 80%
Kite Art Auction&Wine Tasting
City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept. Kites in the Park
April 30,2010 and May 1,2010 $2,500 $1,750 $0 70%
CSU-College of Natural Sciences' 5th Annual Art and Science Exhibition
March 5-7,2010 $2,300 $0 $0 1 0%
Crossroads Safehouse,Inc.' Crossroads Half Marathon and 5K
September 19,2010 $2,500 $0 $0 0%
Debut Theatre Company Play"Holes"
May 7-18,2010 $1,000 $700 $0 70%
Disabled Resource Services Wine Fest XXVIII
April 23,2010 $1,800 $500 $0 28%
Ethos Chamber Orchestra West "The Romance of Dance"Concert
May 23,2010 $1,000 $600 $0 60%
Fort Collins Cinco de Mayo Celebration' Grand Dance and Community Event
May 1 -9,2010 $4,000 $0 $0 0%
Fort Collins Museum The Indian Market
May 15-16,2010 $3,000 $2,100 1 $0 70%
Fort Collins Musicians Association Music Experience/Peer Awards Ceremony
April 9-10,2010 and April 25,2010 $4,000 $2,800 $0 70%
Fort Collins Symphony "Pops"Concerts
May 18-19,2010 $4,000 $2,800 $0 70%
Fort Collins Symphony Guild Kentucky Derby Party 2010
May 1,2010 1 $2,500 1 $500 $0 20%
Front Range Family Theatre Project Patchwork Girl of Oz
July 7-10,2010 $4,000 $2.400 $0 60%
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FINAL AMOUNT %OF AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED REQUESTED
ORGANIZATION/CONTACT EVENT/DATE AMOUNT FUND 1 FUND 2 RECOMMENDED
_. _,_._._. ._._._ REQUESTED. ._._. (tourism-)
High Performance Dance Theatre New Visions Dance Festival
March26-27,2010 $1,890 $1,135 $0 60%
Homelessness Prevention Initiative- Ode to John-St.Patrick's Day Party
$2,000 $0 $0 0%
IMPACT Dance Company RIPPLE
March-June,2010 $4,000 $2,800 $0 70%
Junior League of Fort Collins 28th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour 2010
June 19,2010 $2,500 $500 $0 20%
KRFC-Public Radio for the Front Range 7th Annual Birthday Bash
February 27,2010 $2,500 $500 $0 20%
Lambda Community Center Pride in the Park Multi-Venue Events
June 3-6,2010 $3,200 $2,240 $0 1 70%
Larimer Humane Society Fire Hydrant 5 and 3k Walk and Pet Fair
June 5,2010 $1,500 $500 $0 33%
Northern Colorado Intertribal
Powwow Association(NCIPA) 18th Annual Powwow and Indian Art Market
April 11-12,2009May 8-9,2010 $4,000 $2,800 $0 70%
O'Nan Project for Change* Inside Out: I Dare You
May 28,2010 $2,500 $0 $0 1 0%
Pathways Hospice 'Tuesdays with Morrie"
March 19-28,2010 $1,500 $500 $0 33%
Poudre River Public Library District A Victorian Sunday in the Park
June 13,2010 $3,000 $2,100 $0 70%
"Second Chance at Freedom"Gala Dinner
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program and Benefit Auction
February 20,2010 $2,500 $500 $0 20%
TEAM Fort Collins' Annual Horseloolh Open Water Swim
August 15,2010 $1,500 $0 $0 0%
TEAM Fort Collins "Down For Life"Hip Hop Expo
February 27,2010 $1,075 $750 $0 70%
Renew the Rockies-
Trees,Water and People' The Future is Blowing in the Wind
March 6,2010 $2,500 $0 $0 0%
Wolverine Publishing Discussion,Lectures&Author Appearances
February 23-June,2010 $4,000 $2,400 $0 60%
TIER 4
Downtown Business Association* Fort Collins Jazz Experience 2010
July 9-11,2010 $25,000 $0 $0 0%
TIER 4
Horsethooth Productions* 2010 TriMedia Film Festival
Spetmeber 10-12,2010 $30,000 $0 1 $0 1 0%
TOTALS $136,265 $35,705 $0 26%
'These events were not recommended for grants due to their ineligibilty or to low scores.Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"CnIena for Funding,"
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