HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/18/2010 - RESOLUTION 2010-028 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS O DATE: May 18, 2010 '
STAFF: Jill Stilwell • • •
Resolution 2010-028 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 adopts the recommendations from the Cultural Resources Board to disburse these
funds.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts(Fort Fund),consist of 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 over night stays in
local hotels, and/or develop new arts, cultural, or heritage tourism activities that have the potential to impact Fort
Collins' cultural and economic growth.
For April 2010 Tier#1 and#4 funding session, 27 applications were received with total requests equaling$302,495.
The Cultural Resources Board,at its regular meeting of April 28,2010, recommended disbursement from funds in the
City's Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism accounts totaling $148,200 to 17 applicants. The
recommended disbursement is 49% of the total amount requested.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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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 60 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 III -
Americans for the Arts). By awarding these grants, the City is partnering with 17 organizations to leverage a variety
of cultural events that contribute to this economic impact and add to our quality of life.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Cultural Resources Board recommends adoption of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Cultural Resources Board minutes, April 28, 2010
ATTACHMENTI
City Of` Cultural Resources Board
Lincoln Center
Fort Collins
For W Magnolia St
0 RAFT 970.221-6735t Collins, O8521
970.221-6373—fax
DRAFT
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, April 28,2010
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,April 28, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Janet Gilligan, Carol Ann Hixon, Patrick Moran,
John Hayes, Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Anne Macdonald
Board Members absent: Diane Gaede
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner
Guests Present: Katy Schneider, FCCVB
I. Call to Order: 5:17 p.m. - Ms. Sue Beck-Ferkiss
II. Consideration of agenda: No changes
III. Consideration and approval of minutes of March 25, 2010:
Ms. Hixon made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Mr. Moran seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
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IV. Public Input: None
V. Fort Fund—Discussion and Funding Recommendations:
The Board discussed the quality of the applications that were received for this funding session.
They also discussed the following items regarding the Fort Fund granting process:
The suggestion that core/local non profit organizations may be considered for higher
funding than those that also receive tax based monies.
The possible return of mandatory presentations for Tier 4 applicants.
Granting qualifications that the current Fort Fund guidelines recommend/allow.
The Board would also like for the Fort Collins Museum and the Discovery Science Center to
address how their partnership will affect future applications for funding.
Upon reviewing Ms. Stilwell's possible funding scenarios, the Board reviewed 19 Tier 1 grant
applications and developed their recommendations.
Ms. Hixon made a motion to distribute the funds according to the amended third scenario
presented by Ms. Stilwell and 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 wanted it noted in the minutes that on April 27`h and 28Ih
preceding the scheduled funding session, Ms. Hixon and Ms. Macdonald conveyed some ideas by e-
mail to the Board members regarding possible funding options.
Prior to their review of eight Tier 4 grant applications, the Board discussed their views on
funding conferences and the revenues they may generate for the City. They then developed
their recommendations.
Ms. Gilligan made a motion to grant the top three organizations with the highest scores to be
funded at $12,000 (Beet Street), $12,000 (Fort Collins Museum Foundation), and $12,000
(Downtown Business Association) respectively.
Ms. Macdonald seconded the motion.
Passed with Ms. Beck-Ferkiss opposing.
Ms. Gilligan rescinded her previous motion.
Ms. Macdonald seconded the rescinded motion.
Passed unanimously.
Ms. Hixon made a motion to grant the top three organizations with the highest scores to be
funded at $15,000 (Beet Street), $12,000 (Fort Collins Museum Foundation) and $12,000
(Downtown Business Association) respectively and to submit these recommendations for Fort
Fund disbursements to City Council as outlined in the attached spreadsheet.
Mr. Hayes seconded the motion.
Passed with Ms. Beck-Ferkiss opposing.
The Board would like a letter sent to the organizations that were not recommended for funding
to remind them that they are still eligible to apply for Tier 2 funding at the June session.
VI. Other Business:
Ms. Stilwell discussed her presentation to the City Council at their work session on Apr' 7,
2010 regarding the future of the Carnegie Building.
Mr. Hayes attended the City Plan Focus Group for Boards and Commissions reported
that the event was well presented, with numerous questions, comments and ative verbiage
from the attendees.
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss reminded the Board of the UniverCity Co nity Discussion and
Brainstorming Forum on April 29, 2010.
Ms. Macdonald informed the Board that Wolverine ublishing's online website,
• matterdaily.org, received an NEA grant.
Fort Fund event reports:
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss attended the Disabled Resour ervices Wine Fest XXVIII and reported that
it was a packed, high quality event. She attended the Dance Festival presented by High
Performance Dance, and reported that t presentation was well done but poorly attended.
Ms. Hixon attended Ripple, present y IMPACT Dance Company. She reported that the event
was professionally done and ve well attended. She also attended the reception for the 19t'
Annual National Art Show ale presented by the Artists Association of Northern Colorado
and stated that it too was ell done and well attended.
Mr. Hayes attended..sKeral events at various venues sponsored by the Fort Collins Musicians
Association. H reported that the concerts were all great, the crowds were very
Zenthusiasticeach venue was always packed.
VI1. :58 p.m.
Resp ,
Gail Budner
RESOLUTION 2010-028
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 April 28, 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 ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS($109,200)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account
and THIRTY NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($39,000) in the City's Tourism 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 18th
day of May A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
FORT FUND - APRIL 2010 EXHIBIT A
Recommended Fort Fund Disbursements FINAL AMOUNT % AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED REQUESTED
ORGANIZATIONICONTACT EVENTIDATE AMOUNT FUND 1 FUND 2 RECOMMENDED
REQUESTED (tourism)
TIER 1
Bas Blau Theatre Company 2010-2011 Season
$12,000 $10,800 $0 90%
Canyon Concert Ballet 2010-2011 Season of Dance
$12,000 $8,400 $0 70%
Center for Fine art Photography Annual Exhibits&Public Artist Talks
$12,000, $7,200 $0 60%
Colorado State University Art Museum 2010-2011 Exhibition&Program Season
$12,000 $7,200 $0 60%
Discovery Science Center 2010-2011 Floor Programming
$12,000 $8,400 $0 70%
Foothills Pops Band' 2010-2011 Concert Season
$1,200 $0 $0 0%
Fort Collins Museum 2010-2011 Exhibition Series
$12,000 $8,400 $0 70%
Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art 2010-2011 Exhibition Series
$12,000 $9,600 $0 80%
Fort Collins Symphony Association 2010-2011 Concert Season
$12,000 $7,200 $0 60%
Fort Collins Wind Symphony' 2010-2011 Season
$5,900 $0 $0 0%
Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek' Community Events 2010
$4,445 $0 $0 0%
Friends of Traditional Dance 2010-2011 Dance Season
$4,000 $2,400 $0 60%
IMPACT Dance Company IMPACT!2010-2011
$12,000 $7,200 $0 60%
Larimer Chorale Concert Seaon#34
$12,000 $8,400 $0 70%
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Recommended Fort Fund Disbursements FINAL AMOUNT % AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED REQUESTED
ORGANIZATIONICONTACT EVENT/DATE AMOUNT FUND 1 FUND 2 RECOMMENDED
REQUESTED (tourism)
New Horizons Band of No.Colorado' 2010-2011 Concert Season
$1,000 $0 $0 0%
OpenStage Theatre&Company 2010-2011 OpenStage Theatre Season
$12,000 $9,600 $0 80%
Opera Fort Collins 31 st Concert Season
$12,000 $9,600 $0 80%
Rocky Mountain Sustainable 2010-2011 Educational
Living Association Programs and Events $6,000 $4,800 $0 80%
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies* Bright Beginnings
$3,500 $0 $0 0%
Tier 1 Total $170,045 $109,200 $0 64%
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TIER4 --------------------------------------�---�—�— —�—�—�-- �—�--- —�---- ---------
Beet Street Streetmosphere
$25,000 $0 $15,000 60%
Downtown Business Association Fort Collins Jazz Experience
$20,000 $0 $12,000 60%
Fort Collins Museum Foundation 2011 Fort Collins Museum Indian Market
$20,000 $0 $12,000 60%
Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek' Garden of Lights
$5,450 $0 $0 0%
Horsetooth Productions' 2011 TrWedia Film Festival
$30,000 $0 $0 0%
National Association for Interpretation' Civic Tourism III Conference
$10,000 $0 $0 0%
Presto Digitators' Magic in the Rockies 2010 Convention
$12,000 $0 $0 0%
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program' Raptor Research Foundation
Annual International Conference 1 $10,000 1 $0 1 $0 0%
TIER 4 TOTAL $132,450 $0 $39,000 29%
FUNDING SESSION TOTALS $302,495 $109,200 $39,000 49%
'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"Criteria for Funding."
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