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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/21/2013 - RESOLUTION 2013-047 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS ODATE: May 21, 2013 STAFF: Jill Stilwell AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 18 SUBJECT Resolution 2013-047 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 grant program, established in 1989, disburses funds from the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and the Tourism Programming 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 Programming Account utilized to support cultural events. An additional 5% of revenue from the lodging tax is dedicated to the Tourism Programming Account that supports tourism events and activities. Local non-profit organizations may apply to Fort Fund for cultural and/or tourism event support. The Council-appointed Cultural Resources Board reviews grant applications based on approved guidelines and makes recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to City Council, pursuant to 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 tier 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 tourist destination. The Cultural Innovation Tier #3 grants address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins, perpetuate the Tourism Account by generating overnight 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. April 2013 Funding Session At its April 24, 2013 regular meeting, the Cultural Resources Board reviewed applications submitted for Tier #1 and Tier #3 funding. The Cultural Resources Board reviewed 18 Tier #1 applications with total requests equaling $211,000; and seven Tier #3 applications with total requests equaling $182,500. May 21, 2013 -2- ITEM 18 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 (CDP) $47,750 FY 2013 Tourism Programming Account (TP) $56,096 Unanticipated Lodging Tax and Unspent Appropriations (CDP) $9,842 Unanticipated Lodging Tax (TP) $325,240 Total Funding Available for 2013 FUNDS ALLOCATED TO April 2013 FUNDING SESSION 60% % of Total FY 2013 Funds allocated to the April Funding Session $195,500 Total Funds Allocated to the April Funding Session $141,500 Amount from Cultural Development and Programming Account (CDP) $54,000 Amount from Tourism Programming Account (TP) 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, 2013 draft minutes (attachment 2). The Board is recommending disbursement of $141,500 from the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and $53,000 from the Tourism Programming Account, totaling $194,500 to 22 applicants as outlined in Exhibit A (attachment 3). The requests totaled $393,500 and $195,500 was available. Of the total amount requested and considered, 49% is being recommended for funding with available funds. The following table summarizes the utilization of funds from all sources. Recommended Funding % of Total Category $141,500 72% Cultural Development and Programming Account $53,000 27% Tourism Account $1,000 1% Unallocated $195,500 100.0% Funds Allocated for January Funding Session The $1,000 of unallocated funds will be carried over to the next 2013 funding session. FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS The Fort Fund grant program 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. This Resolution authorizes distribution of $141,500 from the Cultural Development and Programming Account and $53,000 from the Tourism Programming 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. By awarding these grants, the City is partnering with 22 organizations to leverage a variety of cultural and tourism events that contribute to this economic impact and add to our quality of life. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its April 24, 2013 meeting, the Cultural Resources Board recommended adoption of the Resolution. May 21, 2013 -3- ITEM 18 ATTACHMENTS 1. Fort Fund Guidelines 2. Cultural Resources Board minutes (Draft), April 24, 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. 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. ATTACHMENT 1 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 Tier #3 Cultural Innovation Organizations are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 from Tier #3: Cultural Innovation 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: Tier #3 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. Fulfill a need in the existing cultural activity of Fort Collins, such as events or visitor attractions held on the off season (September through April). 2. Perpetuate the Tourism Fund by generating over night stays in local lodging properties. 3. Develop new or expand awareness of arts, cultural, or heritage tourism activities and products that have the potential to impact Fort Collins cultural and economic growth. 4. Market and generate extensive publicity regionally, statewide and/or nationally to attract day and/or overnight visitors. 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. Tier #3 applicants may also be required to present an oral presentation to the Cultural Resources Board. Fort Fund will only accept one Tier #3 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 Tier #3 shall not be simultaneously funded under Tiers #2 of Fort Fund. Tier #3 funded activities can only apply for a maximum of three years and must compete each time. Proposal Deadline for Tier #3: 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 Tier #3 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 Tier #3: • 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. Cultural Resources Board Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St Fort Collins, CO 80521 970.221-6735 970.221-6373 – fax . CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting – Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:00 p.m. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Council Liaison: TBD Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell Chairperson: Maggie Dennis Phone: 590-3790 (cell) Vice-Chair: Chris Clemmer A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Board Members present: Janet Gilligan, John Hayes, Chris Clemmer, Maggie Dennis, Tedi Cox, Jesse Solomon Board Members absent: Francisco Gutierrez Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner Guests Present: Stevee Larsen-Jacobson/CSU student I. Call to Order: 5:10 p.m. – Maggie Dennis II. Consideration of agenda: none III. Consideration and approval of minutes from March 28, 2013. Ms. Gilligan made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Public input: Ms. Larsen requested information from the Board regarding their role in the community, the purpose of Fort Fund and how the granted awards were funded. V. Fort Fund - Discussion and funding recommendations: Prior to reviewing and awarding grant monies to the Fort Fund applicants, the Board discussed the quality of the applications and the available budget for this session. The Board then reviewed 18 Tier 1 applications and 7 Tier 3 applications and developed their recommendations for funding as outlined below and on the attached spreadsheet. Because Ms. Dennis was contracted by Beet Street as a grant writer, she disclosed her conflict of interest and recused herself from scoring and deliberating on their applications for a Tier 1 and a Tier 3 grant. ATTACHMENT 2 1 Tier 1 Recommendations BAS BLEU THEATRE COMPANY: 2013-2014 Main Stage Season Location: Bas Bleu Theatre Company Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $13,500 BEET STREET: 2013 Season Locations: Downtown, Front Range Village, public plazas and alleyways, Carnegie Library Building Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000 CANYON CONCERT BALLET: 2013-2014 Season of Wonder Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall and Magnolia Theatre Amount Requested: $10,000 Amount Recommended: $7,000 CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY: 2013-2014 Gallery Exhibitions Location: Center for Fine Art Photography Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $500 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY: CSU Theatre 2013-2014Season Location: University Center for the Arts Theatre Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $12,000 DEBUT THEATRE: 2013-2014 Children’s Theatre Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre Amount Requested: $4,000 Amount Recommended: $500 FOOTHILLS POPS BAND: 2013-2014 Concert Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre and St. John’s Lutheran Church Amount Requested: $1,500 Amount Recommended: $500 FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF ART: 2013-2014 Exhibition Season Location: Fort Collins Museum of Art Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $13,500 FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY: 2013-2014 Educational Programs Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $13,500 FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION: 2013-2014 Concert Season Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $12,000 FRIENDS OF THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK: 2013 Community Events Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek Amount Requested: $11,000 Amount Recommended: $8,000 FRONT RANGE CHAMBER PLAYERS: 2013-2014 Concert Series Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church Amount Requested: $3,500 Amount Recommended: $500 2 IMPACT DANCE COMPANY: 2013-2014 Season Location: Various venues within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Amount Requested: $12,500 Amount Recommended: $7,000 LARIMER CHORALE: Concert Season 37 Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall, First United Methodist Church, Opera Galleria Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $12,000 OPENSTAGE THEATRE & COMPANY: 2013-2014 Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre and Columbine Health Systems Park Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $13,500 OPERA FORT COLLINS: 2013-2014 Season 34 Location: Lincoln Center and Griffin Concert Hall/UCA Amount Requested: $15,000 Amount Recommended: $7,500 POUDRE LANDMARKS FOUNDATION, INC.: Connect with History 2013-2014 Event Season Location: Avery and Carriage House, 1882 Water Works, private homes Amount Requested: $12,500 Amount Recommended: $10,000 SUSTAINABLE LIVING ASSOCIATION: 2013-2014 Educational Programs and Events Location: Legacy Park; Tours around Fort Collins Amount Requested: $6,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000 Total Funding Requested by Applicants for Tier 1: $211,000 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB: $141,500 Total Unfunded Balance: $69,500 % of Requests Funded: 67% Ms. Dennis made a motion to submit these recommendations for Fort Fund Tier 1 disbursements to City Council for their approval. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Tier 3 Recommendations: BEET STREET: Beet Street Hosting AIR Shift Workshops Location: Carnegie Library Building Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $0 FORT COLLINS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: USA Pro Challenge Stage 6 Finish Location: Downtown with a route into Fort Collins via Overland Trail Amount Requested: $40,000 Amount Recommended: $20,000 FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF ART: Andy Warhol Print Exhibition Location: Fort Collins Museum of Art Amount Requested: $17,500 Amount Recommended: $13,000 FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY: Community Outreach and Marketing Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $10,000 3 FORT COLLINS MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION: FoCoMX 2014 / FoCoMA Peer Awards Location: 20+ venues in Fort Collins, concentrated in Old Town Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $10,000 POUDRE RIVER LIBRARY DISTRICT: Brews and Books: Fort Collins Book Festival Location: Old Town Library, various other venues in Old Town Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $0 SPOKESBUZZ FORT COLLINS: BandSwap 2013 Location: Multiple music venues in Fort Collins Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Total Funding Requested by Applicants for Tier 3: $182,500 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB: $53,000 Total Unfunded Balance: $129,500 % of Requests Funded: 29% Ms. Gilligan made a motion to submit these recommendations for Fort Fund Tier 3 disbursements to City Council for their approval. Ms. Dennis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The Board requested that Ms. Budner encourage Poudre River Library District and SpokesBUZZ, organizations that did not receive Tier 3 funding for their event, to re-apply for a Tier 2 / Special Events grant in June. 4 RESOLUTION 2013-047 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, 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 ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($141,500) in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and FIFTY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($53,000) 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 21st day of May A.D. 2013. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIBIT A FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM April 2013 PERCENT OF TIER 1 FUNDING UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUEST FUND 1 FUND 2 BALANCE FUNDED Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2013-2014 Main Stage Season Location: Bas Bleu Theatre Company $15,000 $13,500 $0 $1,500 90% Bas Bleu's season offers 105 performances, 15 Reader's Theatre, 6 concerts, 6 visual art exhibits, acting classes, workshops, special events, seminars and talk-backs. Beet Street Beet Street 2013 Season Downtown, Front Range Village, public plazas and alleyways, Carnegie Library Building $15,000 $5,000 $0 $10,000 33% Beet Street's season includes Streetmosphere, Arts & Drafts community networking events, First Friday Gallery events, and the 2nd Annual Fort Collins Arts Community Holiday Party. Canyon Concert Ballet 2013-2014 Season of Wonder Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall and Magnolia Theatre $10,000 $7,000 $0 $3,000 70% Canyon Concert Ballet will present a Youth Ensemble performance, The Nutcracker Ballet, Snow White, and their Spring Showcase. Center for Fine Art Photography 2013-2014 Gallery Exhibitions Location: Center for Fine Art Photography $15,000 $500 $0 $14,500 3% The Center for Fine Art Photography hosts between nine and eleven Main Gallery photographic exhibitions every year. Colorado State University CSU Theatre 2013-2014 Season Location: University Center for the Arts Theatre $15,000 $12,000 $0 $3,000 80% CSU's performances include Tartuffe, Orestes, Little Women, Night of the Iguana, and Alice. Their season also includes a Play Reading series, the Shakespeare Project, workshops and concert versions of Broadway musicals. Debut Theatre 2013-2014 Children's Theatre Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre $4,000 $500 $0 $3,500 13% Debut Theatre will present a season of 6 plays that provide opportunities for school age actors. Foothills Pops Band 2013-2014 Concert Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre and St. John's Lutheran Church $1,500 $500 $0 $1,000 33% Foothills Pops Band offers a season of 5 concerts along with their annual Valentine's Day Dance and Silent Auction. RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Fort Fund Tier 1: Annual Programming Fort Collins Museum of Art 2013-2014 Exhibition Program Location: Fort Collins Museum of Art $15,000 $13,500 $0 $1,500 90% The FCMOA will present 5 exhibitions and educational programming. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 2013-2014 Educational Programs Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery $15,000 $13,500 $0 $1,500 90% The Education Dept. provides programs for audiences of all ages throughout the year and include: Kids Summer Camps, National Initiatives , Citizen History and Science Initiatives, school tours, and other in-gallery events. Fort Collins Symphony Association 2013-2104 Concert Season Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall $15,000 $12,000 $0 $3,000 80% The Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra will conduct 5 Masterworks Concerts for their season. Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek 2013 Community Events Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek $11,000 $8,000 $0 $3,000 73% The Garden's community events includes 3 family oriented festivals and the Garden of Lights, their annual holiday light display. Front Range Chamber Players 2013-2014 Concert Series Location: St. John's Lutheran Church $3,500 $500 $0 $3,000 14% The Front Range Chamber Players will present professional chamber music at their 4 Series concerts and at their Children's concert. IMPACT Dance Company IMPACT! 2013-2014 Season Location: Various venues within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area $12,500 $7,000 $0 $5,500 56% IMPACT Dance Company's Season of Support includes projects, activities and events that provide an avenue for the community to explore issues in a non-threatening way and offer new perspectives to audiences. Larimer Chorale 2013-2014 Concert Season 37 Location: Lincoln Center, First United Methodist Church, Opera Galleria $15,000 $12,000 $0 $3,000 80% Larimer Chorale is a group of non-auditioned singers that provides live choral music in their season of 4 concerts. OpenStage Theatre & Company 2013-2014 Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre and Columbine Health Systems Park $15,000 $13,500 $0 $1,500 90% OpenStage Theatre will present a season of 6 shows. Each production runs 5 weekends with 12 public performances, 1 student preview and 1 corporate performance. Opera Fort Collins 2013-2014 Season 34 Location: Lincoln Center, Griffin Concert Hall/UCA $15,000 $7,500 $0 $7,500 50% The Opera's 34th season includes an American Opera (TBD) , Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Turnadot.