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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