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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/20/2007 - RESOLUTION 2007- 016 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS ITEM NUMBER: 26 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 20, 2007 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jill Stilwell SUBJECT Resolution 2007- 016 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 account as shown on Exhibit "A" to the Resolution were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at their regular meeting of January 24, 2007 for Tier#2 and Tier#3 applicants. No funds were distributed from the Tourism Account (Fund 2) during this session. The Cultural Resources Board is working with the Convention and Visitor's Bureau to establish a Cultural Entrepreneurial and Innovation Tier to further the Board's vision of"making Fort Collins a cultural center and destination." RESOLUTION 2007-016 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 24,2007,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 FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($35,725) 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 20th day of February, A.D. 2007. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIM "A" FORT FUND-JANUARY 2007 AMOUNT FINAL AMOUNT REQUESTED RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATIONICONTACT EVENTIDATE AMOUNT FUND 1 FUND 2 RE (tourism)** Arts Alive of Fort Collins Artsploration June 9,2007 $1,000 $750 City of Fort Collins Parks&Recreation Just For Ladies GOO Toumamnet June 9,2007 $2,400 $750 CSU-Improvisational Acting IA Q CSU Presents:Out Be Negroes Late March or Early Aril $3.000 *SO CSU-Department of Art CO International Poster Exhibition September 14-October 19.2007 $4 000 $3,000 The Dance Connection New Visions Dance Festival 2007 March 30-31,2007 $3,000 $2,000 Dance Express Dancemakers:Middle East Crossroads April 28-29,2007 $3.000 $2,000 Debut Theatre Company 2007 Debut Players Show Season May and October 2007 $2,000 $1 300 Disabled Resource Services Wine Fast XXV May 25,2007 $1,000 $1,000 Ethos West Chamber Orchestra Musical Moods of Spring Concert A d115 2007 $1,400 $500 Fort Collins Cesar Chavez Holiday Planning Committee Cesar Chavez Holiday Celebration March 29-30 2007 $4 000 $750 Fort Collins Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 2006-Cinco its Mayo May 4.6 2007 $4,000 $2 000 Fort Collins Museum Foundation 2007 History Mystery Challenge June 8,2007 $2,500 $2.500 Front Range Family Theatre ProjectIFRCC Rumpelstiltskin July 25-28,2007 $3,000 $3,000 Horsetooth Productions TriMedia Film Festival September 6-9 2007 $4 000 $4 000 Junior League of Fort Collins 25th Anniversary Terrace&Garden Tour June 16,2007 $2.600 $2 500 Lambda Community Center,Inc. Pride in the Park'07 June 16,2007 $7 500 $1 500 Loveland Music Guild dba Front Range Music Theatre Dismays Beauty and the Beast July 20-29 2007 $4.000 $500 Meals on Wheels of Fort Collins Bocce for Meals Tournaments May 6,2007 and September 16,2007 $1,955 '$0 Northern Colorado Artist Association 161h National Art Exhibition and Sale A rll 3-May 11.2007 $1.500 $750 Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association,Inc.(NCIPA) 15th Annual Spring Contest Powwow April 14-15 2007 $4,000 $2,400 Read Onl Fort Collins/Arts Alive Mark Spragg in Fort Collins April 22,2007 $1,650 $1,650 TEAM Fort Collins 9th Annual Horsetooth Swim August 12,2007 $2,500 $1 250 Trees,Water and People Riverboat the Rockies March 31,2007 $2.500 $1.625 TOTALS $60,405 $35,725 -These events were not recommended for grants due to low cumulative scores.Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding." 'These events were not recommended for grants due to low cumulative scores.Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding." 'These events were not recommended for grants due to low cumulative scores.Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding'