HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/15/2012 - RESOLUTION 2012-033 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS ODATE: May 15, 2012
STAFF: Jill Stilwell
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 14
SUBJECT
Resolution 2012-033 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 is utilized for this program. 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 Fund (CIF) Tier (formerly Tier #4) was established to further the goal of making Fort Collins
a cultural center and destination. The CIF Tier 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. Organizations may apply for
funding from the CIF Tier each April.
April 2012 Funding Session
At its April 24, 2012 regular meeting, the Cultural Resources Board reviewed applications submitted for Tier #1 and
CIF funding. The Cultural Resources Board reviewed 21 applications with total requests equaling $275,500.
The following table summarizes the amount and sources of available funds in 2012:
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FY 2012 AVAILABLE FUNDING
AMOUNT SOURCE
$182,166 FY 2012 Cultural Development and Programming Account (Fund 1)
$40,750 FY 2012 Tourism Programming Account (Fund 2)
$43,319 Unanticipated Lodging Tax and Reimbursements (Fund 1)
$266,235 Total Funding Available for 2012
FUNDS ALLOCATED TO APRIL 2012 FUNDING SESSION
63% % Total FY 2012 Funds allocated to April Funding Session
$168,400 Total Funds Allocated to the April Funding Session
$129,900 Amount from Cultural Development and Programming Account (Fund 1)
$38,500 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 April
24, 2012 draft minutes (attachment 2). The Board is recommending disbursement of $129,900 from the City’s Cultural
Development and Programming account and $38,000 from the Tourism Programming account, totaling $167,900 to
20 applicants as outlined in Exhibit A (attachment 3). The requests totaled $275,500 and $168,400 was available.
Of the total amount requested and considered, 61% is being recommended for funding with available funds.
The following table summarizes the utilization of funds from all sources.
Recommended Funding % of
Total
Category of Allocated Funds
$129,900 77% Cultural Development and Programming Account
$38,000 22.5% Tourism Programming Account
$500 .5% Unallocated
$168,400 100.0% Funds Allocated for April Funding Session
The $500 of unallocated Tourism Programming Account funds will be carried over to the June 2012 funding session.
FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS
The Fort Fund program, established in 1989, disburses funds from the City’s Cultural Development and Program
Account and the Visitor Events 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 2012 budget.
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 20 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.
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BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Cultural Resources Board (Board) presents recommendations as to which events should receive funding from
the available Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Accounts. EXHIBIT A to the Resolution presents
the allocations recommended by the Board to the City Council for Tier 1 and the Cultural Innovation Fund. The
Cultural Resources Board recommends adoption of the Resolution, as reflected in the attached April 24, 2012 draft
meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fort Fund Guidelines
2. Cultural Resources Board minutes (Draft), April 24, 2012
ATTACHMENT 1
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.
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 – Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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, April 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Janet Gilligan, Carol Ann Hixon, John Hayes, Francisco Gutierrez
Chris Clemmer, Diane Gaede, Maggie Dennis
Board Members absent: none
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner
Guests Present: none
I. Call to Order: 5:10 p.m. - Ms. Jan Gilligan
II. Consideration of agenda: none
Consideration and approval of minutes from March 29, 2012.
Mr. Clemmer made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Ms. Dennis seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
III. Public input: none
IV. Fort Fund - Discussion and funding recommendations:
Because Ms. Dennis was contracted by The Center for Fine Art Photography as a grant writer,
she disclosed her conflict of interest and recused herself from scoring and deliberating on their
application for a Tier 1 grant.
Prior to reviewing and recommending awards to applicants, the Board discussed the quality of
the applications and the available budget for this session. The Board then reviewed 16 Tier 1
applications and 5 CIF applications and developed their recommendations for funding.
OPENSTAGE THEATRE & COMPANY: 2012-2013 OpenStage Theatre’s 40th Anniversary
Season
Locations: Lincoln Center; The Lawn at Columbine Health Systems
OpenStage Theatre will present a season of 6 shows.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $15,000
ATTACHMENT 2
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF ART: 2012-2013 Exhibitions and
Programs
Location: Fort Collins Museum of Art
Fort Collins Museum of Art will present 6 exhibitions, educational programming and 1 art auction.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $15,000
BAS BLEU THEATRE COMPANY: 2012-2013 Main Stage Performance Season
Location: Bas Bleu Theatre
Bas Bleu’s season will offer 5 shows, 15 Readers’ Theatre presentations, 6 concerts, 6 visual art
exhibits, acting classes, workshops, special events and seminars.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $13,500
LARIMER CHORALE: 2012-2013 Concert Season #36
Location: Lincoln Center; First United Methodist Church; Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Larimer Chorale will present a season of 5 concerts.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $13,500
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY: 2012-2013 Museum Tours and Educational
Programs
Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will conduct tours of the new museum and offer educational
programming for their season.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $12,750
OPERA FORT COLLINS: 2012-2013 Season #33
Location: Lincoln Center; Griffin Concert Hall
Opera Fort Collins’ season will include 3 operas, collaboration with local performing/visual arts
groups and educational outreach.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $12,750
POUDRE LANDMARKS FOUNDATION: 2012-2013 Event Season
Location: Avery House, Carriage House, Private Homes, other Fort Collins locations
Poudre Landmarks Foundations’ season will consist of 13 events, including their annual Historic
Homes Tour.
Amount Requested: $10,000 Amount Recommended: $6,000
CANYON CONCERT BALLET: 2012-2013 Season of Wonder
Location: Lincoln Center
Canyon Concert Ballet will present a season of 4 dance productions.
Amount Requested: $10,000 Amount Recommended: $8,000
FRIENDS OF THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK: 2012-2013 Community Events
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek
The Gardens on Spring Creek annually host 3 cultural events, including 2 festivals and a holiday light
display.
Amount Requested: $10,000 Amount Recommended: $8,000
IMPACT DANCE COMPANY: 2012-2013 Season
Location: Various venues in Fort Collins
IMPACT Dance Company will present a season of 4 events and include an outreach program.
Amount Requested: $13,000 Amount Recommended: $10,400
ATTACHMENT 2
SUSTAINABLE LIVING ASSOCIATION: 2012-2013 Educational
Programs and Events
Location: Legacy Park; Tours in Fort Collins
The Sustainable Living Association will present a sustainable living fair, including workshops and
demonstrations. The tours will take bike riders to local farms for educational experiences.
Amount Requested: $6,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000
CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY: 2012-2013 Annual Gallery Exhibitions
Location: Center for Fine Art Photography
The Center for Fine Art Photography will present a season of 9 international juried shows and 6 solo
exhibitions.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000
DEBUT THEATRE COMPANY: 2012-2013 Youth Theatre Season
Location: Lincoln Center
Debut Theatre will present a season of 6 plays by young actors.
Amount Requested: $4,000 Amount Recommended: $1,500
ART342: 2012-2013 Exhibition Season
Location: Fort Collins Old Town gallery spaces
ART342 will present 3 artists-in-residence exhibits, educational programming, children/adult
workshops, demonstrations and poetry readings.
Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $3,000
FOOTHILLS POPS BAND: 2012-2013 Concert Season
Location: Lincoln Center; Senior Center; TBD church
Foothills Pops Band will present a season of 4 concerts and their annual Valentine’s Day dance.
Amount Requested: $1,500 Amount Recommended: $500
YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF THE ROCKIES: 2012-2013 Concert Season
Location: University Center for the Arts; Ridgeview Classical Schools
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies will present a season of 4 concerts and smaller chamber group
performances in various small venues.
Amount Requested: $2,000 Amount Recommended: $500
BEET STREET: Streetmosphere
Location: Downtown Fort Collins and Front Range Village
Streetmosphere is designed to bring visitors to Fort Collins by energizing the streets of Downtown
and the Front Range Village with free, diverse art and cultural offerings, while providing
opportunities for local artists.
Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $15,000
FORT COLLINS MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION: FoCoMX 2013 / FoCoMA Peer Awards
Location: Approximately 30+ venues in Old Town and across Fort Collins
These events strive to raise awareness regionally and nationally of the talent in the Northern Colorado
music scene and promote Fort Collins as a national music center.
Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $10,000
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: First Night Fort Collins 2013: An Explosion of
Worldly Arts and Expression
Location: Downtown Fort Collins
This event is family oriented, multicultural and multigenerational, giving the community an
opportunity to sample local arts and culture in a safe and diverse atmosphere.
Amount Requested: $20,000 Amount Recommended: $8000
ATTACHMENT 2
HORSETOOTH PRODUCTIONS: 7th Annual TriMedia Film Festival
Location: Lincoln Center; Lory Student Center; Bas Bleu Theatre
This festival is a unique event that brings in independent film, TV pilots and specials, and live
original theatre that cannot be seen anywhere else.
Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000
CSU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE: Pre-College Chamber Music
Festival
Location: Rocky Mountain High School and CSU
This festival is a three day event featuring the Borromeo Quartet, along with a presentation for all of
the PSD high school orchestras.
Amount Requested: $4,000 Amount Recommended: $0
The Board felt that this application did not fit the criteria for a Tier 1 grant and therefore did not fund
their event. They would like to invite them to reapply for a Tier 2 grant at the next funding session in
June.
Total Funding Requested by Applicants for Tier 1: $176,500
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB: $130,400
Total Unfunded Balance: $46,100
% of Requests Funded: 74%
Total Funding Requested by Applicants for the Cultural Innovation Fund: $99,000
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB: $38,000
Total Unfunded Balance: $61,000
% of Requests Funded: 39%
Ms. Hixon made a motion to submit these recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to
City Council for their approval.
Dr. Gaede seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
V. Update on May Soiree:
The Board discussed general plans, the budget and the guest list for the upcoming Soiree at the
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery on May 23, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
VI. Other Business:
Ms. Stilwell reported that plans for switching the current Fort Fund granting process to
utilizing ZoomGrants are slated to be completed before the 2013 granting sessions begin.
The Board would like Ms. Budner to make copies of the FCMOA and The FCSO Guild’s Fort
Fund applications and their subsequent final reports for inclusion in the 2012 Annual Report.
VIII. Adjournment: 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Budner
Administrative Clerk II
ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION 2012-033
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 24, 2012, 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 TWENTY NINE THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($129,900) in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account
and THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($38,000) 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 15th
day of May A.D. 2012.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM
January 2012
Fort Fund Tier 1 and CIF
PERCENT OF
TIER 1 FUNDING UNFUNDED REQUEST
APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUEST FUND 1 FUND 2 BALANCE FUNDED
Art342 Foundation 2012-20132 Exhibition Season
Location: Fort Collins Old Town gallery spaces
ART342 will present 3 artists-in-residence exhibits, educational programming, children/adult workshops,
demonstrations and poetry readings. $15,000 $3,000 $0 $12,000 20%
Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2012-2013 Mainstage Performance Season
Location: Bas Bleu Theatre
Bas Bleu’s season will offer 5 shows, 15 Readers’ Theatre presentations, 6 concerts, 6 visual art exhibits,
acting classes, workshops, special events and seminars. $15,000 $13,500 $0 $1,500 90%
Canyon Concert Ballet 2012-2013 Season of Wonder
Location: Lincoln Center
Canyon Concert Ballet will present a season of 4 dance productions.
$10,000 $8,000 $0 $2,000 80%
Center for Fine Art Photography 2011-2012 Annual Gallery Exhibitions
Location: Center for Fine Art Photography
The Center for Fine Art Photography will present a season of 9 international juried shows and 6 solo exhibitions.
$15,000 $5,000 $0 $10,000 33%
Debut Theatre 2012-2-13 Youth Theatre Season
Location: Lincoln Center
Debut Theatre will present a season of 6 plays by young actors.
$4,000 $1,500 $0 $2,500 38%
Foothills Pops Band 2012-2013 Concert Season
Location: Lincoln Center; Senior Center; TBD church
Foothills Pops Band will present a season of 4 concerts and their annual Valentine’s Day dance
$1,500 $500 $0 $1,000 33%
Fort Collins Museum of Art 2012-2013 Exhibition & Programs
Location: Fort Collins Museum of Art
Fort Collins Museum of Art will present 6 exhibitions, educational programming and 1 art auction.
$15,000 $15,000 $0 $0 100%
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 2012-2013 Tours & Educational Programming
Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will conduct tours of the new museum and offer educational
programming for their season. $15,000 $12,750 $0 $2,250 85%
Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek 2012-2013 Community Events
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek
The Gardens on Spring Creek annually host 3 cultural events, including 2 festivals and a holiday light display.
$10,000 $8,000 $0 $2,000 80%
IMPACT Dance Company IMPACT! 2012-2013 Season
Location: Various venues in Fort Collins
IMPACT Dance Company will present a season of 4 events and include an outreach program.
$13,000 $10,400 $0 $2,600 80%
Larimer Chorale 2012-2013 Concert Season 36
Location: Lincoln Center; First United Methodist Church; Our Saviour Lutheran Church
RECOMMENDATION
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
Larimer Chorale will present a season of 5 concerts.
$15,000 $13,500 $0 $1,500 90%
OpenStage Theatre & Company 2012-2013 OpenStage 40th Anniversary Season
Locations: Lincoln Center; The Lawn at Columbine Health Systems
OpenStage Theatre will present a season of 6 shows.
$15,000 $15,000 $0 $0 100%
Opera Fort Collins 2012-2013 Season 33
Location: Lincoln Center; Griffin Concert Hall
Opera Fort Collins’ season will include 3 operas, collaboration with local performing/visual arts groups
and educational outreach. $15,000 $12,750 $0 $2,250 85%
Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc. 2012-2013 Event Season
Location: Avery House, Carriage House, Private Homes, other Fort Collins locations
Poudre Landmarks Foundations’ season will consist of 13 events, including their annual Historic Homes Tour.
$10,000 $6,000 $0 $4,000 60%
Sustainable Living Association 2012-2013 Educational Programs & Events
Location: Legacy Park; Tours in Fort Collins
The Sustainable Living Association will present a sustainable living fair, including workshops and demonstrations.
The tours will take bike riders to local farms for educational experiences. $6,000 $4,500 $500 $1,000 83%
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies 2012-2013 Concert Season
Location: University Center for the Arts; Ridgeview Classical Schools
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies will present a season of 4 concerts and smaller chamber group
performances in various small venues. $2,000 $500 $0 $1,500 25%
TIER 1 TOTALS $176,500 $129,900 $500 $46,100 74%
Cultural Innovation Fund (CIF)
Beet Street Streetmosphere
Location: Downtown Fort Collins and Front Range Village
Streetmosphere is designed to bring visitors to Fort Collins by energizing the streets of Downtown and the
Front Range Village with free, diverse art and cultural offerings, while providing opportunities for local artists. $25,000 $0 $15,000 $10,000 60%
CSU Music, Theatre and Dance Pre- College Chamber Music Festival
Location: Rocky Mountain High School and CSU
This festival is a three day event featuring the Borromeo Quartet,
along with a presentation for all of the PSD high school orchestras. $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 0%
Downtown Business Association First Night Fort Collins 2013: An
Location: Downtown Fort Collins Explosion Worldly Arts and Expression
This event is family oriented, multicultural and multigenerational, giving the community an opportunity to sample
local arts and culture in a safe and diverse atmosphere. $20,000 $0 $8,000 $12,000 40%
Fort Collins Musicians Association FoCoMX 2013
Location: 30+ venues in Old Town and across Fort Collins FoCOMA Peer Awards
These events strive to raise awareness regionally and nationally of
the talent in the Northern Colorado music scene and promote Fort Collins as a national music center. $25,000 $0 $10,000 $15,000 40%
Horsetooth Productions TriMedia Film Festival
Location: Lincoln Center; Lory Student Center; Bas Bleu Theatre
This festival is a unique event that brings in independent film, TV pilots and specials, and live original theatre
that cannot be seen anywhere else. $25,000 $5,000 $20,000 20%
CIF TOTALS $99,000 $0 $38,000 $ 61,000 38%
Total Funding Requested by Applicants $275,500
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $129,900 $38,000
Total Unfunded Balance $107,100
% of Requests Funded 61%