HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/19/2013 - RESOLUTION 2013-009 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS ODATE: February 19, 2013
STAFF: Jill Stilwell
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 20
SUBJECT
Resolution 2013-009 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 Fort Fund program, established in 1989, disburses funds from the City’s Cultural Development and Programming
Account and the Tourism Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code, where 25%
of the revenue from the lodging tax funds the Cultural Development and Program Account utilized for this program.
An additional 5% of revenue from lodging tax dedicated to Tourism Activity funds the Tourism Account that is also
utilized for this program to support events and activities that generate and support tourism. Local non-profit
organizations may apply to Fort Fund for cultural event support. The City Council appointed Cultural Resources Board
reviews grant applications based on approved guidelines and makes recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements
to City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, 1992 and Section 2-203 (3) of the City Code.
Fort Fund grants support events that enrich the cultural life of the community, promote local heritage and diversity,
provide opportunities for cultural participation, help define Fort Collins as a cultural center and tourist destination, have
wide appeal for a significant part of the community, and promote the general welfare of the City’s inhabitants.
Fort Fund consists of a three-tiered funding system:
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. Applications for
support from Tier #2 are accepted each January and June.
The Cultural Innovation Tier #3 was established to further the goal of making Fort Collins a cultural center and
destination. The Cultural Innovation Tier #3 grants address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins, perpetuate
the Tourism Account 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. Organizations may apply
for funding from the Cultural Innovation Tier #3 each April.
January 2013 Funding Session
At its January 22, 2013 regular meeting, the Cultural Resources Board reviewed applications submitted for Tier #2
funding. The Cultural Resources Board reviewed 26 applications with total requests equaling $86,290.
The following table summarizes the amount and sources of available funds in 2013:
FY 2013 AVAILABLE FUNDING
AMOUNT SOURCE
$211,552 FY 2013 Cultural Development and Programming Account (Fund 1)
$47,750 FY 2013 Tourism Programming Account (Fund 2)
$259,302 Total Funding Available for 2013
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FUNDS ALLOCATED TO JANUARY 2013 FUNDING SESSION
18% % of Total FY 2013 Funds allocated to the January Funding Session
$46,674 Total Funds Allocated to the January Funding Session
$38,079 Amount from Cultural Development and Programming Account (Fund 1)
$8,595 Amount from Tourism Programming Account (Fund 2)
The Cultural Resources Board scored each application using the eleven Funding Criteria outlined in the Fort Fund
Guidelines (Attachment 1) and discussed each application at the meeting. The Board discussion is outlined in the
January 22, 2013 draft minutes (Attachment 2). The Board is recommending disbursement of $35,950 from the City’s
Cultural Development and Programming account and $3,000 from the Tourism Programming account, totaling $38,950
to 25 applicants as outlined in Exhibit A to Resolution 2013-009. The requests totaled $86,290 and $51,860 was
available. Of the total amount requested and considered, 45% is being recommended for funding with available funds.
The following table summarizes the utilization of funds from all sources.
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$35,950 77% Cultural Development and Programming Account
$3,000 6% Tourism Account
$7,724 17% Unallocated
$46,674 100.0% Funds Allocated for January Funding Session
FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS
The Fort Fund program, established in 1989, disburses funds from the City’s Cultural Development and Program
Account and Tourism Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code. This Resolution
distributed $35,950 from the Cultural Development and Programming Account and $3,000 from the Tourism Account
to Local non-profit organizations. Each organization must match the grant amount. These funds were budgeted and
appropriated in the 2013 budget.
The non-profit arts are a $19 million industry in Fort Collins (Arts & Economic Prosperity IV - Americans for the Arts,
2012). By awarding these grants, the City is partnering with 25 organizations to leverage a variety of cultural events
that contribute to this economic impact and add to the quality of life.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its January 22, 2013 meeting the Cultural Resources Board voted to recommends adoption of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fort Fund Guidelines
2. Cultural Resources Board minutes, January 22, 2013
The Cultural Development & Programming and Tourism Accounts (Fort Fund) is funded by an
allocation of the lodging tax revenues. Applications are reviewed by the Cultural Resources Board
of the City of Fort Collins and recommendations to fund events are submitted to the Fort Collins
City Council for final approval.
The objective of Fort Fund is to provide funds to foster, encourage, and promote 1) cultural
development and programming, and 2) economic and tourism development. The overarching
goal for Fort Fund is to serve as a catalyst in making Fort Collins a cultural center and
destination.
Fort Fund supports events that:
Enrich the cultural life of the Fort Collins community
Promote local heritage and diversity
Provide opportunities for community members to participate in, create, learn from or
experience arts and culture
Help to define Fort Collins as a destination for arts and culture
Elevate the community and broaden perspectives
Have wide appeal for a significant part of the community
Promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the City.
The following will not be considered for funding:
Applications for funds solely to print brochures, magazines or promotional materials, or
for capital improvements.
Any event in which the net proceeds or profit from the event is donated by the sponsor
to another organization and/or individual.
Funds will not be disbursed directly after each funding session. Organizations recommended for
grant monies by the Cultural Resources Board must first be approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENT 1
Funding Tiers & Application Deadlines
An organization and/or event may receive funding from one or more of the following three tiers
as described below. Specific application deadlines are listed immediately following each tier.
Requests must be for a minimum of $500. Funding is subject to the amount of available funds
per funding session. The Cultural Resources Board reserves the right to not fund an organization
if it does not fully meet the criteria.
Fort Fund will now only accept one application per organization per funding session.
Colorado State University organizations are required to submit their applications
through the Sponsored Programs Office.
All applications are to be submitted to the Lincoln Center Administration Office, 417
W. Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO, 80521 by 5p.m. on the date stated. Postmark does not
qualify. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Gail Budner at
(970) 221-6737.
TIER # 1: Annual Programming Fund
Organizations are eligible to apply for funding from Tier #1 if they meet the following criteria:
1. The primary purpose of the organization is to present three or more different public
performances, events or exhibits per year.
2. The organization has proven annual program success for three previous years.
Organizations that meet the criteria may apply for up to $15,000 per year (July 1 - June 30). The
organization must submit a mission statement stating the organizations' officially accepted
primary purpose; provide evidence of having presented three or more performances, events, or
exhibits for three previous years; submit financial statements for the three most recently
completed fiscal years; provide a list of the organization's current Board of Directors, their
business/organizational affiliations, the date they were elected to the Board and their term limit
date; and submit a Tourism Impact form. Fort Fund will only accept one Tier #1 application per
organization per calendar year. Organizations that apply for this level of funding would have to
show that no more than 35% of their projected expenses are coming from Fort Fund.
Proposal Deadline for Tier #1: First Tuesday of April, 5:00 p.m.
Requests must be for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $15,000
Request amount cannot exceed 35% of the total projected expenses
TIER # 2: Special Events Fund
Organizations that present event(s) may apply for up to $5,000 for a single event or series of
events per funding session. Events would have to be held within one year of the funding session.
Fort Fund will only accept one Tier #2 application per organization per funding session at which
Tier #2 applications are accepted. The organization must submit a financial statement from the
most recently completed fiscal year and submit a Tourism Impact form. Organizations funded
under Tier #1 could apply one time per calendar year for up to $5,000 under Tier 2, but the
event cannot also be funded under Tier 1. Organizations that apply for this level of funding would
have to show that no more than 50% of their projected expenses are coming from Fort Fund.
Proposal Deadline for Tier #2: First Tuesday of January, 5p.m.; First
Tuesday of June, 5p.m.
Requests must be for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $5,000
Request amount cannot exceed 50% of the total event expenses
Cultural Innovation Fund (CIF) - Formerly Tier #4
Organizations are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 from the CIF if they seek funding for an
activity or event that will increase Fort Collins' identity as a cultural center and tourist destination.
The term 'activity' can mean event, projects, products, exhibits, festivals, programs, etc. and can
be in the area of arts, nature, heritage, recreation, science, and /or humanities. The event or
activity must meet the eligibility requirements and the strategies outlined below:
CIF Strategies: Proposals should address specific strategies to increase Fort Collins' identity as a
cultural center and tourism destination, resulting in at least one of the following benefits:
1. Address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins
2. Perpetuate the Tourism Fund by generating over night stays in local hotels
3. Develop new arts, cultural, or heritage tourism activities and products that have the
potential to impact Fort Collins cultural and economic growth.
These events or activities should enrich the cultural life available in the city because they will
serve as an attraction to visitors, represent new cultural offerings or can be described as unique,
innovative or inventive.
The organization must submit a mission statement stating the organizations' officially accepted
primary purpose; provide evidence of having been in existence for at least three years; submit
financial statements for the three most recently completed fiscal years; provide a list of current
Board members; and submit a Tourism Impact form. CIF applicants may also be required to
present an oral presentation to the Cultural Resources Board.
Fort Fund will only accept one CIF application per organization per calendar year. Request
amount cannot exceed 50% of the total activity expenses. Request amount requires a dollar-for-
dollar cash match. Neither in-kind contributions nor Fort Fund dollars from current or previous
grants may be used in calculating the organization's match. Activities funded under the CIF shall
not be simultaneously funded under Tiers #2 of Fort Fund. CIF funded activities can only apply
for a maximum of three years and must compete each time.
Proposal Deadline for the CIF: First Tuesday of April, 5:00p.m.
Requests must be for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $25,000
Request amount cannot exceed 50% of the total activity expenses
All applications are to be submitted to the Lincoln Center Administration Office, 417
W. Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO, 80521 by 5p.m. on the date stated. Postmark does not
qualify. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Gail Budner,
(970) 221-6737.
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations chartered in Colorado with IRS non-profit status may submit an application for
consideration. Written proof of this status must accompany all applications. All organizations that
fall under the same IRS non-profit tax status will be considered the same unit for funding.
For all Tiers, Fort Fund will only accept one application per organization per funding
session. Colorado State University organizations are required to submit their
applications through the Sponsored Programs office.
Applications must be submitted on the forms provided at www.fcgov.com/fortfund and
must arrive at the Lincoln Center administration office by the date/time listed as the
deadline. Postmarks are not valid. Late applications will not be reviewed.
Events must be held in Fort Collins or in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area.
Events must be open to the general public and efforts must be made to advertise and
make the public aware of the opportunity to attend and/or participate in the event.
Events or activities must provide a direct public benefit of a reasonably general character
to a significant number of City residents.
Events may occur no earlier than 45 days after the application deadline.
Events funded under Tier #1 must be completed by June 30th of the year following the
date of funding. Events funded under Tier #2 must be completed within one year of the
date of the funding session. Events funded under the CIF must be completed within 18
months of the funding session.
The applicant organization must be in good standing with the Fort Fund program. The
applicant must not be delinquent on any previous mid-year or final Fort Fund reports;
must have used the new Fort Fund logo on promotional materials; and must have listed
the funded event on the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau website calendar.
Organizations not in good standing will not be considered for funding for one calendar
year.
Religious, sectarian or faith-based organizations may apply for funding, but only for
events which are secular (non-religious) in nature. Fort Fund money may not be used for
events that promote religion.
Fort Fund does not consider applications for funds solely to print brochures, magazines
or promotional materials, or for general operating support or capital improvements.
Additional Eligibility Requirements for Tier #1 and the CIF:
The organization must have and submit an officially adopted mission statement
expressing their primary purpose.
The organization has been in existence for a minimum of three years, and provides
financial statements for the previous three completed fiscal years prior to the application
date.
For Tier #1, the organization must show evidence of having presented three or more
performances, events, or exhibits for three previous years.
Criteria For Funding
The following criteria are used by the Cultural Resourced Board to evaluate applications that have
met all the eligibility requirements. Funding is based on how well an event or activity meets
these criteria. Funding is subject to the amount of available funds per funding session. The
Cultural Resources Board reserves the right to not fund an organization if it does not fully meet
the criteria.
Fort Fund supports events that:
1. Are of the highest quality;
2. Bring awareness of the arts to the local community;
3. Aspire to bring regional and national recognition to Fort Collins;
4. Are engaging and innovative and/or original;
5. Build a wide range of arts and culture offerings;
6. Raise arts and culture quality and participation to a new level;
7. Have an impact on the community economically, culturally or both;
8. Present strong evidence of leveraging other funding sources;
All applicants are required to submit the Tourism Impact form. The information provided on the
form will be reviewed as part of the application.
Grant Requirements
Organizations applying for Tier #1 funding cannot apply for more than 35% of their total
projected annual expenses. Organizations applying for funding from Tier #2 may request funding
for no more than 50% of the total projected expenses for any event. Organizations applying for
the CIF cannot apply for more than 50% of their total projected expenses.
The amount requested under Tiers #1 and #2 must be matched with either cash or a
combination of cash and in-kind services. At least one-half of the matching funds must
be cash. For example, if an event is projected to cost $2,000, the amount requested from
Fort Fund may not exceed $1,000. A $1,000 request would have to be matched with
either $1,000 in projected cash revenues or at least $500 in cash and no more than $500
of in-kind services. The CIF requires the requested amount be matched dollar-for-dollar
in cash. Neither in-kind contributions nor Fort Fund dollars from current or previous
grants may be used in calculating the organization's match for the CIF.
Contracts for services with the City of Fort Collins must be signed prior to the issuance of
funds.
All funds must be used for direct costs of the event(s) within the time frame as required
by contract, or returned immediately to the Cultural Development and Programming
Account. If the event changes significantly, the Cultural Resources Board must be
notified in writing. Funding for the event may be re-evaluated at that time.
Organizations that receive funding must recognize the support of the City. All publicity
and advertisements (including posters, programs, banners, flyers, newspaper ads and
postcards) of the funded event must include the City's Fort Fund logo. If there is no
printed material, a Fort Fund banner must be exhibited at the event. Organizations must
also list the funded event on the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau website
calendar at www.visitftcollins.com/events.
Organizations funded under Tier #1 must submit a financial mid-year and annual report
by the date required in their contract. Organizations funded under Tier #2 and the CIF
must submit a written report within sixty (60) days of the completion of an event. These
reports, which evaluate estimated attendance, promotional materials, in-kind services,
actual cash expenses and actual revenues must be submitted to the Cultural Resources
Board through the Lincoln Center Administration Office. All reports must be signed by a
representative of the organization that receives funding, verifying their accuracy. Records
of the event need to be available for inspection upon request of the Cultural Resources
Board. If the financial reports are not completed as required by contract, your
organization's future funding may be effected. All organizations must provide a final
report for previously granted funds before the contract for any new funding will be
processed.
A member of the Cultural Resources Board may be assigned to each event to act as a
liaison between funded organizations and the Board. If tickets are required for admission
to an event and are not extended to the liaison as a courtesy, tickets will be purchased
from the Cultural Development and Programming Account.
If the activity or event changes significantly from what was proposed in the original
application, including date, location, or content, the organization must notify the Cultural
Resources Board in writing at 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, CO 80521. Funding, even
if already distributed, may be reevaluated at that time.
FORT FUND OVERVIEW
Fort Fund, the City of Fort Collins’ Cultural Development & Programming and Tourism
Accounts, is funded by an allocation of the lodging tax revenues collected within the city
limits of Fort Collins. Applications are reviewed three times a year by the City of Fort
Collins Cultural Resources Board and recommendations for funding are submitted to the
Fort Collins City Council for final approval.
The objective of Fort Fund is to foster, encourage, and promote cultural and/or tourism
activities in Fort Collins.
Fort Fund offers three tiers. Tiers 1 and 2 primarily fund events that are artistic, ethnic,
historic, educational or recreational in nature and reflect the values and traditions of Fort
Collins. Events of this type will have wide appeal for a significant part of the
community, thereby advancing the good of all. The resulting economic and noneconomic
benefits of these events will promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of
Fort Collins.
FORT FUND (FORMERLY TIER 4)
CULTURAL INNOVATION FUND
The Cultural Innovation Fund embodies the above, and is primarily focused on activities that will
increase Fort Collins’ identity as a cultural center and tourist destination. The term
“activity” can mean events, projects, products, exhibits, festivals, programs, etc. These activities
can be in the area of arts, nature, heritage, recreation, science, and/or humanities and shall be
designed to develop new arts, culture or heritage tourism activities and products that have the
potential to impact Fort Collins’ economic and cultural growth and perpetuate the Tourism Fund
by generating over night stays in the city’s hotels and lodges. These activities should enrich the
cultural life available in the city because they will serve as an attraction to visitors, represent new
cultural offerings or can be described as unique, innovative or inventive. The activities should be
designed to meet the strategies and criteria as listed below.
CIF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicant organization must be a non-profit organization, or the governmental
equivalent. Written proof of this status must accompany all applications. All
organizations that fall under the same IRS non profit tax status will be considered the
same unit for funding.
2. The organization has an officially adopted mission statement expressing their
primary purpose.
3. The organization has been in existence for a minimum of three years.
4. The organization can provide financial statements for the previous three
completed fiscal years from their application date.
5. Activities funded under the CIF shall not be simultaneously funded under Tier 2
of Fort Fund.
6. Funding under the CIF shall be available for a maximum of three years to any one
activity and applicants must compete each time for funding.
7. Applicants must submit a completed Tourism Impact form with their application.
8. Activities must be held in Fort Collins or in such other location as will accomplish
the CIF strategies.
9. The activities may not commence prior to thirty days following the funding
session date (funding session is the fourth Wednesday of April).
10. Activities funded under the CIF must be completed within 18 months of the funding
session date (the fourth Wednesday of April).
11. Activities must benefit and be accessible and/or open to the general public.
12. Religious, sectarian or ‘faith-based’ organizations may apply for funding for
activities which are secular (non-religious) in nature. Fort Fund monies
may not be used to promote religion.
13. Activities must provide a direct public benefit of reasonably general character to a
significant number of Fort Collins’ residents and meet the strategies as outlined
below.
STRATEGIES:
Proposals should address specific strategies to increase Fort Collins’ identity as a
cultural center and tourism destination, resulting in at least two of the following
benefits:
1. Address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins
2. Perpetuate the Tourism Fund by generating over night stays in local hotels
3. Develop new arts, cultural, or heritage tourism activities and products that have
the potential to impact Fort Collins cultural and economic growth.
Fort Fund will not fund capital improvements or projects, or any activity in which the
net profit or proceeds from the activity is donated by the sponsor to another
organization and/or individual.
CIF GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT
• Maximum Request Amount: $25,000 (a higher amount may be considered)
• Minimum Request Amount: $500
• Funding is subject to the amount available per funding session. The Cultural
Resources Board reserves the right to not fund any organization if it does not
fully meet the criteria.
• Request amount cannot exceed 50% of the total activity expenses.
• Request amount requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match.
• In-kind contributions may not be used in calculating the organization’s match.
• Fort Fund monies, from current or previous funding sessions, may not be used in
calculating the organization’s match.
• Activities funded under the CIF cannot be simultaneously funded under Tier 2
of Fort fund.
• Funding under the CIF shall be available for a maximum of three years to any one
activity and applicants must compete each time for funding.
CIF APPLICATIONS DUE: First Tuesday of April by 5:00 p.m.
To the Lincoln Center Administration Office
417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Notification of Award: The Cultural Resources Board will review applications on the
fourth Wednesday of April, provide a recommendation for funding to City Council, who
will then approve the recommendation at a regularly scheduled Council meeting in May.
Applicants will be notified by mail after the Council meeting.
GRANT AWARD REQUIREMENTS
• Contracts for services with the City of Fort Collins must be signed prior to the
issuance of funds. The funds must be spent on the activity within 18 months of the
funding session.
• All funds must be used for direct costs of the activity within the time frame as
required by contract, or returned immediately to the Cultural Development and
Programming Account.
• If the activity changes significantly, the Cultural Resources Board must be notified
in writing. Funding, even if already distributed to the organization, may be re-evaluated
at that time.
• Organizations that receive funding must recognize the support of the City. All
publicity and advertisement of the funded activity must include the Fort Fund
logo. Downloadable images are available on the Fort Fund website at
www.fcgov.com/fortfund and a Fort Fund banner to exhibit at the activity is available through
the Lincoln Center Administration Office. Organizations must also list the funded activity on
the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau website calendar at
www.visitftcollins.com/events.
• Organizations funded under the CIF must submit a written report within sixty (60)
days of the completion of an activity. These reports, which evaluate estimated
attendance, promotional materials, in-kind services, actual cash expenses and
actual revenues, must be submitted to the Cultural Resources Board through the
Lincoln Center Administration Office. All reports must be signed by a
representative of the organization that receives funding, verifying their accuracy.
Records of the activity need to be available for inspection upon request of the
Cultural Resources Board.
• A member of the Cultural Resources Board may be assigned to each organization
receiving a CIF Grant to act as liaison between funded organizations and the
Board. If tickets are required for admission to an activity and are not extended to the
liaison as a courtesy, tickets will be then purchased from the Cultural Development and
Programming Account.
Cultural Resources Board
Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970.221-6735
970.221-6373 – fax
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CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Wednesday, January 22, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Council Liaison: Aislinn Kottwitz Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell
Chairperson: Jan Gilligan Phone: 224-2481 (h)
Vice-Chair: Chris Clemmer
A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Janet Gilligan, Maggie Dennis, John Hayes,
Francisco Gutierrez, Tedi Cox, Jesse Solomon
Board Members absent: Chris Clemmer
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner
Guests Present: Katy Schneider, FCCVB
I. Call to Order: 5:07p.m. - Ms. Jan Gilligan
II. Consideration of agenda: no changes
III. Consideration and approval of minutes from December 20, 2012.
Ms. Cox made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Mr. Hayes seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Public input: None
V. Approval of 2012 Annual Report:
The Board reviewed a draft of the 2012 Annual Report.
Mr. Gutierrez motioned to accept the report as amended.
Ms. Dennis seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Review and approval of revised text for the Cultural Innovation tier of Fort Fund:
The Board reviewed a draft of the revisions to the strategies for the Cultural Innovation tier.
Mr. Solomon motioned to accept the revised strategies.
Mr. Hayes seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
ATTACHMENT 2
VII. Fort Fund - Discussion and funding recommendations:
Prior to reviewing and awarding grant monies to the Fort Fund Tier 2 applicants, the Board
discussed the eligibility and the quality of the applications and the available budget for this
session. The Board then reviewed 26 applications and developed their recommendations for
funding as outlined below and on the attached spreadsheet.
ARCINDA: JAVA and Beyond….An Ultimate in Diversity
Location: CSU, April 13, 2013 or November 9, 2013
Amount Requested: $1,000 Amount Recommended: $500
ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF N. COLORADO: 22nd National Art Exhibit & Sale
Location: AANC/CoCOA Galleries, April 5-26, 2013
Amount Requested: $3,450 Amount Recommended: $2,200
CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY: 2013 Solo Exhibition Series
Location: Center for Fine Art Photography Galleries, March - December 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $1,000
CITY OF FORT COLLINS RECREATIONAL DEPT.: Kites in the Park Kite Festival
Location: Spring Canyon Community Park, April 28, 2013
Amount Requested: $3,000 Amount Recommended: $3,000
COLORADO BAND MASTER ASSOCIATION: CBA State Concert Band Festival
Location: Griffin Hall, CSU, April 15-16, 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $1,000
CSU – UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM: Nature Inspired: North American Native Arts
Location: University Center for the Arts, June 4 - December 20, 2013
Amount Requested: $3,750 Amount Recommended: $2,500
DISABLED RESOURCE SERVICES: Wine Fest 31
Location: Fort Collins Hilton, March 22, 2013
Amount Requested: $1,500 Amount Recommended: $750
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY: Fifty Shades of FC Adult Education Program
Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, February 15, 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $500
FORT COLLINS WIND SYMPHONY: March and May Concerts
Location: CSU Griffin Hall, March 20 and May 11, 2013
Amount Requested: $1,000 Amount Recommended: $750
GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF COLORADO: PrideFest Fort Collins
Location: Civic Center Park, May 25, 2013
Amount Requested: $2,500 Amount Recommended: $1,000
GLOBAL VILLAGE MUSEUM OF ARTS & CULTURE: Faces of Fort Collins: Our Global
Community
Location: Global Village Museum, June 2013 – January 2014
Amount Requested: $2,500 Amount Recommended: $1,500
HIGH PERFORMANCE DANCE THEATRE: New Visions Dance
Festival & Competition
Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, March 22 -23, 2013
Amount Requested: $2,000 Amount Recommended: $500
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT COLLINS: 31st Annual Garden Tour
Location: Crestview and Clubview neighborhoods, June 22, 2013
Amount Requested: $3,000 Amount Recommended: $1,500
KRFC PUBLIC RADIO FOR THE FRONT RANGE: 10th Annual KRFC Birthday Bash
Location: Sunset Event Center, April 6, 2013
Amount Requested: $4,225 Amount Recommended: $0
LARIMER CHORALE: Singing for seniors of the Larimer Chorale
Location: TBD, March through November, 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $2,000
LINCOLN CENTER SUPPORT LEAGUE: Children’s Summer Series
Location: On the grounds of the Lincoln Center, June 11 - July 17, 2013
Amount Requested: $4,000 Amount Recommended: $3,000
NEW HORIZONS BAND OF NORTHERN COLORADO: Band Camp
Location: CSU Theatre, June 2-6, 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $1,000
NORTHERN COLORADO INTERTRIBAL POWWOW ASSOCIATION: 21st Annual Spring
Contest Powwow
Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center, April 20-21, 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $3,500
OPENSTAGE THEATRE AND COMPANY: Viva Las Vegas
Location: Lincoln Center Canyon West Room, March 23, 2013
Amount Requested: $2,000 Amount Recommended: $1,500
PATHWAYS HOSPICE: Paths of Light: Dance, Word and Image to Illuminate Our Way
Location: Pathways Hospice, April 12-14, 2013
Amount Requested: $1,515 Amount Recommended: $1,000
POUDRE RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT: History Comes Alive @ Your Library
Location: Front Range Community College, Council Tree Library and Old Town Library
July 26 - November 29, 2013
Amount Requested: $2,300 Amount Recommended: $2,000
PROJECT YOUTH AND CHAMBER MUSIC: Off the Hook Chamber Music Festival
Location: Various venues in Old Town, June 17-23, 2013
Amount Requested: $4,750 Amount Recommended: $3,000
SUSTAINABLE LIVING ASSOCIATION: Earth Day Fort Collins
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek, April 20, 2013
Amount Requested: $2,500 Amount Recommended: $1,000
TEAM FORT COLLINS: Down for Life Hip Hop Expo
Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center, February 23, 2013
Amount Requested: $2,300 Amount Recommended: $1,500
WOLVERINE FARM PUBLISHING: Old Town Book Fair
Location: Old Town Square, June 29, 2013
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $1,000
ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE: Performance at the Lincoln Center
Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, June 22, 2013
Amount Requested: $4,000 Amount Recommended: $750
Total Funding Requested by Applicants: $86,290
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB: $38,950
Total Unfunded Balance: $47,340
% of Requests Funded: %45
Ms. Dennis made a motion to submit these recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to
City Council for their approval.
Ms. Cox seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Liaisons will be assigned by the Board for recently funded events at the regularly scheduled
February meeting. A liaison was assigned for the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s Fifty
Shades of Fort Collins Adult Education Program and Team Fort Collins’ Down For Life Hip
Hop Expo since the events will occur prior to the February meeting.
VIII. Other Business:
The Board reviewed a written proposal from Beth Flowers, the Executive Director of Beet
Street, requesting that they consider Beet Street as an organization with a season, therefore
eligible for Tier 1 funding. If the Board approved the request, Beet Street asked that they be
allowed to rescind their Tier 2 application this session and reapply for a Tier 1 grant in April.
Mr. Gutierrez made a motion to acknowledge Beet Street as eligible to apply for Tier 1
funding.
Ms. Cox seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Stilwell shared with the Board comments from City Council members regarding the 2013
Work Plan.
The Board will select a new Chairperson and Vice Chair at the February meeting.
VIII. Adjournment: 8:17p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Budner
Administrative Clerk II
RESOLUTION 2013-009
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 22, 2013, 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 within the City and promoting the use 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 NINE HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS ($35,950) in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and THREE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) from the Tourism Programming Account are hereby 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 19th
day of February A.D. 2013.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM
January 2013
Fort Fund Tier 2
PERCENT OF
TIER 2 FUNDING UNFUNDED REQUEST
APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUEST FUND 1 FUND 2 BALANCE FUNDED
ARCINDA JAVA, Indonesia…an Ultimate in Diversity
Location: CSU TBD April 13, 2013 or November 9, 2013 $1,000 $500 $0 $500 50%
The theme of this event is a performing cultural showcase that used to be kept a secret in the Javanese palace. It
includes ancient musical instruments with traditional dance and theatre.
ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF N. COLORADO 22nd National Art Exhibit & Sale
Location: AANC/CoCOA Galleries April 5 - 26, 2013 $3,450 $2,200 $0 $1,250 64%
This is their 22nd Annual juried exhibit that is open to local, regional, national and international artists.
CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY 2013 Solo Exhibition Series
Location: Center for Fine Art Photography Galleries March - December 2013 $5,000 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 40%
These exhibitions serve to enlighten, entertain, provoke and inspire the local community. The Center's
philosophy is to inspire creativity and community dialogue.
CITY OF FC RECREATIONAL DEPT. Kites in the Park Kite Festival
Location: Spring Canyon Community Park April 28, 2013 $3,000 $3,000 $0 $0 100%
This is a free community event and celebrates wind, the great Colorado outdoors and Fort Collin's fantastic parks.
It highlights a fun, leisurely activity that does not discriminate against age or ability.
COLORADO BANDMASTER ASSOCIATION CBA State Concert Band Festival
Location: CSU Griffin Concert Hall April 15 - 16, 2013 $5,000 $0 $1,000 $4,000 20%
This event is the culminating showcase for the most talented high school bands in the state, each selected by
a strict audition process during qualifying statewide regional performances in March 2013.
CSU - UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM Nature Inspired: North American Native Arts
Location: University Center for the Arts June 4 - December 20, 2013 $3,750 $2,500 $0 $1,250 67%
This exhibit is an overview of Native Arts from the American Southwest to Inuit and Eskimo peoples in the north,
and celebrates the vast range and ingenuity of Native American artists and cultures.
DISABLED RESOURCE SERVICES Wine Fest 13
Location: Fort Collins Hilton March 22, 2013 $1,500 $750 $0 $750 50%
This is an annual Northern Colorado premier wine tasting event with a silent auction. The proceeds
RECOMMENDATION
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
benefit Disabled Resource Services and the people with disabilities that they serve.
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY FC Adult Education Program
Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery February 15, 2013 $5,000 $500 $0 $4,500 10%
This is an adult program designed to appeal to couples and individuals in conjunction with Valentine's Day. Each
exhibit area will offer an experience or information related to both the exhibit and the celebration of romance.
FORT COLLINS WIND SYMPHONY March and May Concerts
Location: CSU Griffin Concert Hall March 20, 2013 and May 11, 2013 $1,000 $750 $0 $250 75%
This is the FCWS's 22nd season and their concerts feature high quality band compositions in a wide variety of
styles, performed by local professional musicians.
GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF COLO. PrideFest Fort Collins
Location: Civic Center Park May 25, 2013 $2,500 $1,000 $0 $1,500 40%
The mission of the PrideFest is to create a fun, safe and empowering festival to celebrate and promote the
heritage and culture of the GLBT and their allied community in Northern Colorado.
GLOBAL VILLAGE MUSEUM
OF ARTS AND CULTURE Faces of Fort Collins: Our Global Community
Location: Global Village Museum June 2013 - January 2014 $2,500 $1,500 $0 $1,000 60%
The exhibit will hang in the hall gallery and be accompanied by stories or profiles of the subjects. The project will
highlight globally linked residents in Fort Collins and broaden one's understanding of what makes a person 'international.'
HIGH PERFORMANCE DANCE THEATRE New Visions Dance Festival & Competition
Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre March 22 -23, 2013 $2,000 $500 $0 $1,500 25%
The participants will be dancers, ages 6-18 years old and will have a chance to perform their work in a theatre setting.
The audience will experience performances in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, acro and musical theatre.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT COLLINS 31st Annual Garden Tour
Location: Crestview and Clubview neighborhoods June 22, 2013 $3,000 $1,500 $0 $1,500 50%
This is a self guided garden tour with volunteers for the Junior League, Larimer County master gardeners , staff from
local nurseries and homeowners working together to provide direction and answer questions.
KRFC PUBLIC RADIO/FRONT RANGE 10th Annual KRFC Birthday Bash
Location: Sunset Event Center April 6, 2013 $4,225 $0 $0 $4,225 0%
The Annual Birthday Bash will be a major fundraising event for KRFC in celebration of 10 years being the voice of
Northern Colorado.
LARIMER CHORALE Singing for Seniors of the Larimer Chorale
Location: TBD March through November, 2013 $5,000 $2,000 $0 $3,000 40%
This community outreach program promotes the health and wellness benefits of singing. It offers seniors an
opportunity to sing simply for the fun of it, while gaining multiple physical and mental benefits.
LINCOLN CENTER SUPPORT LEAGUE Children's Summer Series
Location: On the grounds of the Lincoln Center June 11 - July 17, 2013 $4,000 $3,000 $0 $1,000 75%