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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/16/2002 - RESOLUTION 2002-070 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 27 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: July 16, 2002FROM Dave Siever SUBJECT : Resolution 2002-070 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 & Programming and Tourism Programming accounts(Fort Fund)were adopted and approved through the City Manager's office. These 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 #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 on June 26, 2002 for Tier#2 and#3 applicants. • RESOLUTION 2002-070 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS WHEREAS, the 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 26, 2002, the Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit "A," 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 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 Cultural Resources Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that funds in the total amount of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE DOLLARS ($23,543) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the total amount of NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($9,725)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 held this 16th day of July, A.D. 2002. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIBIT "A" RECOMMENDED DISBURSEMENTS FROM CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING AND TOURISM PROGRAMMING ACCOUNTS AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED AARP Community Council Brighten Your Golden Years Conf. $1,500 $ 750 October 17, 2002 Alzheimer's Association Fort Collins Memory Walk &Run $1,500 $ 500 September 15, 2002 Arts Alive Fort Collins Building & Diversify the Arts $3,800 $ 700 Audience $ 250 Workshop/Marketing Workshop April 2003/June 2003 The Boys & Girls Club Youth Fest $4,000 $2,500 September 21, 2002 KCSU/Community Community Homecoming/Parade $4,000 $1,500 Homecoming Committee October 12, 2002 $1,000 CSU/E1 Centro Student Services Hispanic Heritage Month $4,000 $1,250 Celebration $ 750 September 15 - October 15 CSU/English Department Chilean writer Jorge Edwards $2,500 $1,250 October 24 & 25, 2002 CSUAndonesian Students Assoc. Indonesian Night 2002 $13,317 $1,000 November 9, 2002 Colorado American and China Forum: Opportunities & $4,000 $ 500 Chinese Professional Assoc. Challenges in China September 14, 2002 Dance Connection Contemporary Dance with Judy $2,925 $2,093 Bejarano/Impact Dance & Hanna Kahn Dance Co. AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Downtown Business Association Thursday Night Market $4,000 $ 25 July 11, August 8, September 12 $2,975 Elderhaus Adult Day Programs Elderhaus Barn Dance &Dedication $2,500 $ 625 August 10, 2002 First Call Make a Difference Day $2,500 $1,250 October 25 & 26, 2002 Food Bank for Larimer County Shared Abundance $2,500 $ 625 September 21, 2002 Foothills Unitarian Church Eracism Film & Discussion Series $ 500 $ 500 Sept. 22 & 29, October 13 & 20 Fort Collins Children's Theatre Annual Fall Production $4,000 $2,800 November 21-24, 2002 Healing Path The International Hour for Peace $1,925 $ 500 December 31, 2002 Holy Family Parish Holy Family Fiesta $1,000 $ 500 August 10& 11, 2002 Ice Skating Club of Fort Collins Skatefest 2002 $1,000 $ 250 July 26, 27 & 28 $ 250 Larimer Human Society Top Cat &Tails $2,500 $ 625 October 5, 2002 Northern Colorado Traditional Butch Thompson Piano Concert $5,940 $ 500 Jazz Society September 12, 2002 $ 500 Opera Fort Collins "Candide" by Leonard Bernstein $4,000 $2,550 August 1, 3, & 4, 2002 $ 250 Poudre Landmarks Foundation Historic Homes Tour $t,200 $ 0 September 12 & 14, 2002 $ 750 Presto Digitators Magic in the Rockies Convention $4,000 $ 0 September 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2002 $2,000 Rocky Mountain Synchronized 2003 Speedo Junior Synchronized $2,500 $ 125 AMOUNT AMOUNT •ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Swimming Association Swimming Champs $ 300 April 3-6, 2003 Village Earth Sustainable Living Fair $2,500 *$ 0 September 8, 2002 Whitebird Productions Front Range Music Fest $2,500 $ 625 May 2003 Whitebird Productions Front Range Musicians'Trade Show $2,500 $ 0 February 2003 $ 500 BOLD= TOURISM $23,543 PROGRAMMING ACCOUNT 9,725 Totals $89,107 $33,268 * Funding was not recommended for this event based on ranking. • The organizations listed in italics are new applicants who have not previously applied for Fort Fund grants.