HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/17/2001 - RESOLUTION 2001-86 ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF ITEM NUMBER: 22
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
DATE: July 17, 2001
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FROM:• Dave Siever
SUBJECT:
Resolution 2001-86 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 and Programming and Tourism accounts(Fort Fund),
adopted and approved through the City Manager's office in November 1998,establish 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 following disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming and
Tourism accounts were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at its regular meeting of June
27, 2001, for Tier#2 and Tier#3 applicants.
ORGANIZATION/ EVENT/ AMOUNT AMOUNT
CONTACT DATE REQUESTED RECOMM.
AARP Community Council Stay Smart,Age Well Conference $1,500 $1,275
October 18,2001
CSU/Community Homecoming Community Homecoming/Parade $4,000 $1,000
Committee September 22,2001 $3,000
CSU/English Department Event with Chinese Poet Bei Dao $1,900 $1,300
October 18 and 19,2001
DATE: July 17, 2001 2 ITEM NUMBER: 22
Elderhaus Adult Day Programs Elderhaus Bam Dance and Dedication $1,500 $1,200
August 25,2001
FirstCall Day of Caring $2,500 $2,500
September 14 and 15,2001
Food Bank for Larimer County Shared Abundance $1,500 $1,200
October 6,2001
Fort Collins Children's Theatre Annual Fall Production $4,000 $2,800
November 15-18,2001
Holy Family Parish Holy Family Fiesta $1,000 $200
August 11 and 12,2001 $500
openstage etc... An Act ojLove $1,000 $300
August 10-12,2001 $500
Opera Fort Collins "La Traviata"by Guiseppe Verdi $4,000 $2,500
August 2-5,2001 $1,500
Poudre Landmarks Foundation Historic Homes Tour $1,500 $450
September 8,2001 $750
Trees,Water and People Riverboat the Rockies $2,000 $1,000
March 2,2002 $500
Village Earth Sustainable Living Fair $2,200 $800
September 16,2001 $1,000
Village Earth Classical Indian Musical Concert $1,400 $500
March 24,2002
Village Earth Classical Indian Dance Benefit Program $800 $560
August 2,2001
Whitebird Productions Front Range Music Fest $3,925 $1,400
November 7 and 8,2001 $1,000
Whitebird Productions Front Range Musicians'Trade Show $2,500 $750
August,2001 $1,000
Whole Life Church The International Hour for Peace $1,325 $1,100
December 31,2001
DATE: July 17, 2001 3 ITEM NUMBER: 22
BOLD=TOURISM ACCOUNT
Total Requested S41,550
Cultural Development and
Programming Account
Tourism Account
9 750
TOTAL $30,585
Discovery Center Science Take Another Look traveling exhibition $3,000 $0
Museum September-December 2001
(Funding was not recommended for this event.The Cultural Resources Board determined that
this event was already funded as part of the organization's request for Annual Programming
Support at the April 2001 funding session.)
RESOLUTION 2001-86
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 June 27, 2001, 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 TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY
FIVE DOLLARS ($20,835)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in
the total amount of NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($9,750) 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
17th day of July,A.D. 2001.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
RECOMMENDED DISBURSEMENTS FROM CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
AND PROGRAMMING AND TOURISM ACCOUNTS
AMOUNT AMOUNT
ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
AARP Community Council Stay Smart, Age Well Conference $1,500 $1,275
October 18, 2001
CSU/Community Homecoming Community Homecoming/Parade $4,000 $1,000
Committee September 22, 2001 $3,000
CSU/English Department Event with Chinese Poet Bei Dao $1,900 $1,300
October 18 and 19,2001
Elderhaus Adult Day Programs Elderhaus Barn Dance and $1,500 $1,200
Dedication
August 25, 2001
First Call Day of Caring $2,500 $2,500
September 14 and 15, 2001
Food Bank for Larimer County Shared Abundance $1,500 $1,200
October 6, 2001
Fort Collins Children's Theatre Annual Fall Production $4,000 $2,800
November 15-18, 2001
Holy Family Parish Holy Family Fiesta $1,000 $200
August 11 and 12, 2001 $500
openstage, etc... An Act of Love $1,000 $300
August 10-12,2001 $500
Opera Fort Collins "La Traviata" by Guiseppe Verdi $4,000 $2,500
August 2-5, 2001 $1,500
Poudre Landmarks Foundation Historic Home Tour $1,500 $450
September 8, 2001 $750
Trees, Water and People Riverboat the Rockies $2,000 $1,000
. March 2, 2002 $500
AMOUNT AMOUNT
ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
Village Earth Sustainable Living Fair $2,200 $800
September 16,2001 $1,000
Village Earth Classical Indian Musical Concert $1,400 $500
March 24,2002
Village Earth Classical Indian Dance Benefit $800 $560
Program
August 2, 2001
Whitebird Productions Front Range Music Fest $3,925 $1,400
November 7 and 8, 2001 $1,000
Whitebird Productions Front Range Musicians'Trade Show $2,500 $750
August, 2001 $1,000
Whole Life Church The International Hour for Peace $1,325 $1,100
December 31, 2001
BOLD=TOURISM ACCOUNT
Total Requested $41,500
Cultural Development and
Programming Account $20,825
Tourism Account $9,750
TOTAL $30,585
Discovery Center Science Museum Take Another Look traveling $3,000 $0
exhibition
September-December 2001