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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/18/2003 - RESOLUTION 2003-019 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 23 DATE: February 18, 2003 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FROM: Dave Siever SUBJECT : Resolution 2003-019 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund Disbursements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The guidelines for the Cultural Development & Programming and Tourism accounts (Fort Fund) provide a three-tiered funding system. Organizations may apply for grants from these accounts to fund community events. 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 January 23, 2003 for Tier #2 and Tier #3 applicants. RESOLUTION 2003-019 . OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS WHEREAS, the Cultural Resources Board reviews applications for Fort Fund monies and makes recommendations to the City Council in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-203(3)of the City Code,and administrative guidelines for the Fort Fund program(the"Fort Fund Guidelines"); and WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Cultural Development and Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding cultural development and programming activities; and WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Tourism Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding tourist-related special events, because it is generated from the portion of the lodging tax that is designated for the promotion of convention and visitor activities; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of January 23, 2003, the Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,based upon the criteria and considerations set forth in Section 2-203 and the Fort Fund Guidelines; and • WHEREAS,the proposals recommended by the Cultural Resources Board provide a public benefit to the Fort Collins community by supporting cultural development and programming activities, and promote the utilization of public accommodations within the City; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to adopt the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that funds in the total amount of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHTY DOLLARS ($32,080)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the total amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($11,750) in the City's Tourism Programming Account be distributed in accordance with the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board as set forth on Exhibit "A". Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 18th day of February, A.D. 2003. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIBIT "A" RECOMMENDED DISBURSEMENTS FROM CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING AND TOURISM PROGRAMMING ACCOUNTS AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Alzheimer s Association Memories in the Making-for the "Tea" $1,500 $ 750 only May 13 &June 5, 2003 American Cancer Society Relay For Life,Fort Collins $2,500 $ 500 June 13-14, 2003 American Cancer Society Annual Golf Tournament $2,500 $ 500 May 19, 2003 Boys & Girls Club Youth Fest $4,000 $2,250 May 30, 2003 $ 500 Cinco de Mayo Committee Community Cinco de Mayo Fiesta $4,000 $2,000 May 1-5, 2003 $2,000 +City of Fort Collins/Fort Collins Community Gala and Open House $3,000 $1,750 Museum May 10, 2003 $1,000 City of Fort Collins/Parks &Rec Just for Ladies Golf Tournament $2,000 $1,400 June 14, 2003 Colorado State University/APASS Asian Fest 2003 $2,500 $1,800 April 17-27, 2003 CSU/Art Department Colorado Invitational Poster Exhibition $4,000 $3,200 Sept. 12-Oct. 24, 2003 CSU/Community Liaison Program Neighborhood Nights Series $3,610 $1,000 6/17,7/1,7/15,7/29,8/12,8/26,9/9,9/16 $2,000 Community Foundation Serving Footprints-Women in Excellence $4,000 $1,000 Northern Co. March 19, April 23, May 28, 2003 $ 250 Dance Connection Perf. Network The New Visions Dance Festival $2,800 $2,380 . March 28 & 29, 2003 AMOUNT AMOUNT n P NI7.ATIQN EVENT/DATE 1ZOUFCTED REE.COMMENDED Dance Express Memory Lane: A Scrapbook of Dance $2,750 $2,000 Memories April 5 &6, 2003 Debut Theatre Company 2003 Children's Theatre "Season" $2,000 $1,200 May 9,10,11,16,17 & $ 500 Oct,10,11,12,17,18 Disabled Resource Services Wine Fest XXI $2,000 $ 500 June 6, 2003 Downtown Business Association Thursday Night Market $4,000 $1,000 Series of 6 Thursdays July thin Aug. $2,000 2003 Food Bank for Larimer County Empty Bowls $1,367 $ 750 Feb. 25, 2003 Fort Collins Area Swim Team Colorado Long Course Open $3,400 $1,250 June 27-29, 2003 $1,000 Northern Colorado Artist Assoc. 12th Annual National Art Exh. &Sale $ 530 $ 250 April 12-May 16, 2003 $ 250 Poudre School District Foundation Excellence in Education Awards $2,500 $1,750 April 21, 2003 Procession of the River Procession of the River Species $4,000 $1,500 Species/Audubon Society June 7, 2003 $1,000 Public Radio for the Front Range Musicfest 2003 $1,100 March 28-30, 2003 $3,600 $1,000 Trees,Water, People Riverboat the Rockies $2,500 $1,750 March 1, 2003 Wingshadow, Inc. 5th Ann. Wingshadow Horsetooth Swim $1,590 $ 500 $ 250 $32,080 11750 BOLD = Tourism Programming TOTALS $66,647 $43,830 Account