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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/21/2002 - RESOLUTION 2002-053 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 25 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 21, 2002FROM 18 Dave Siever SUBJECT : Resolution 2002-053 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. The 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 of April 24, 2002 for Tier#1 applicants. RESOLUTION 2002-053 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS WHEREAS, the City disburses funds from the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-244 of the City Code through its Fort Fund Program; and WHEREAS,the City's Cultural Resources Board reviews applications for Fort Fund monies and makes recommendations to the City Council in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-203(3) of the City Code, and administrative guidelines for the Fort Fund program (the "Fort Fund Guidelines"); and WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Cultural Development and Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding cultural development and programming activities; and WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Tourism Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding tourist-related special events, because it is generated from the portion of the lodging tax that is designated for the promotion of convention and visitor activities; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of April 24, 2002, the City's Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the criteria and considerations set forth in Section 2-203 and the Fort Fund guidelines; and WHEREAS,the proposals recommended by the City's Cultural Resources Board provide a public benefit to the Fort Collins community by supporting cultural development and programming activities, and promote the utilization of public accommodations within the City; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to adopt the recommendations of the City's Cultural Resources Board. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that funds in the total amount of NINETY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS($92,400)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the total amount of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($12,500) in the City's Tourism Programming Account be distributed in accordance with the recommendations of the City's Cultural Resources Board as set forth on Exhibit "A". • Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 21st day of May, 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 Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2002 - 2003 Season $12,000 $7,300 July 1, 2002 - June 2, 2003 $2,500 Canyon Concert Ballet 2002 - 2003 Season $10,000 $8,100 December 2002 -May 2003 Centennial Blend Show Chorus 2002 - 2003 Events $5,480 $2,200 July 4, 2002 -June 30, 2003 Discovery Center Science Museum 2002 - 2003 Museum Programs $10,000 $3,700 July 2002 - June 2003 $2,500 Foothills Pops Band 2002 - 2003 Season $4,445 $2,200 Oct. 11, 2002 - May 5, 2003 Wort Collins Museum Exhibitions & Programs $12,000 $6,800 July 1, 2002 -June 30, 2003 $2,500 FC Museum of Contemporary Art 2002-2003 Annual Exhibits $12,000 $7,200 July 1, 2002 -June 30, 2003 $2,500 Fort Collins Symphony Assoc. FCSO 54'Season $12,000 $9,300 Sept. 28, 2002 -May 17, 2003 Fort Collins Wind Symphony 2002 -2003 Season $4,400 $2,400 October 2002 - May 2003 Friends of Traditional Dance Ongoing Activities $7,800 $4,500 July 1, 2002 -June 30, 2003 Front Range Chamber Players 2002 - 2003 Season $9,000 $5,600 Oct. 6, 2002 - April 6, 2003 High Performance Dance Theatre 2002 - 2003 Season $10,000 $6,100 October, 2002 - May, 2003 �arimer Chorale 2002 - 2003 Season $12,000 $7,500 AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Oct. 2002 - April 2003 OpenStage Theatre & Company 2002 - 2003 Season $12,000 $6,800 August 24, 2002 -June 21, 2003 $2,500 Rainbow Chorus 2002-2003 Season $12,000 $7,800 Nov. 16, 2002 -April 12, 2003 Rocky Mountain Youth 2002 - 2003 Season $8,000 $4,900 Orchestra Oct. 13, 2002 -May 11, 2003 BOLD = Tourism Account TOTALS $92, 400 $12,500 153 125 104 900 The dollar amounts typed in bold reflect amounts taken from the Tourism Account.