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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 18, 2014
City Council
STAFF
Jill Stilwell, Cultural Services and Facilities Director
SUBJECT
Resolution 2014-013 Adopting the Recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board Regarding Fort Fund
Grant Disbursements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to adopt the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board to disburse Fort
Fund grants to community events from the Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming
Accounts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
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 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 City Council appointed
Cultural Resources Board reviews grant applications based on approved guidelines and makes
recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, 1992 and
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
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,
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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.
January 2014 Funding Session
At its January 29, 2014 regular meeting, the Cultural Resources Board reviewed applications submitted for Tier
#2. The Cultural Resources Board reviewed 25 Tier #2 applications with total requests equaling $81,280.
The following table summarizes the amount and sources of available funds in 2014:
FY 2014 AVAILABLE FUNDING
AMOUNT SOURCE
$215,973 FY 2014 Cultural Development and Programming Account (CDP)
$48,750 FY 2014 Tourism Programming Account (TP)
$83,719 Unanticipated Lodging Tax and Unspent Appropriations (CDP)
$8,977 Unanticipated Lodging Tax (TP)
$357,419 Total Funding Available for 2014
FUNDS ALLOCATED TO January 2014 FUNDING SESSION
$53,945 Amount from Cultural Development and Programming Account (CDP)
$200 Amount from Tourism Programming Account (TP)
54,145 Total amount allocated to January 2015 Session
15% % of Total FY2014 Funds allocated to January 2014 Session
The Cultural Resources Board scored each application using the Funding Criteria outlined in the Fort Fund
Guidelines (attachment 1) and discussed each application at the meeting. The Board discussion is outlined in
the January 29, 2014 draft minutes (attachment 2). The Board is recommending disbursement of $51,100
from the City’s Cultural Development and Programming Account and $200 from the Tourism Programming
Account, totaling $51,300 to 21 applicants as outlined in Exhibit A (attachment 3). The requests totaled
$81,280 and $53,945 was available. Of the total amount requested and considered, 63% is being
recommended for funding with available funds.
The following table summarizes the utilization of funds from all sources.
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$51,100 94% Cultural Development and Programming Account
$200 1% Tourism Account
$2,645 5% Unallocated
$54,145 100.0% Funds Allocated to January 2014 Session
The $7,724 of unallocated funds will be carried forward to the next 2014 funding session.
FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Fort Fund grant program, established in 1989, 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 would distribute $51,100 from the Cultural Development and Programming
Account and $200 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 2014 budget.
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BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Cultural Resources Board (CRB) presents recommendations to City Council on events that should receive
funding and the amounts from the available Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism
Programming Account.
Exhibit A to Resolution 2014-013 presents the allocations recommended by the CRB to the City Council for
Tier #2.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fort Fund Guidelines (PDF)
2. Cultural Resources Board Meeting Draft Minutes 1-29-14 (DOC)
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.
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
Cultural Innovation Fund (CIF) - Formerly Tier #4
Organizations are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 from the CIF 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:
CIF Strategies: Proposals should address specific strategies to increase Fort Collins' identity as a
cultural center and tourism destination, resulting in at least one of the following benefits:
1. Address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins
2. Perpetuate the Tourism Fund by generating over night stays in local hotels
3. Develop new arts, cultural, or heritage tourism activities and products that have the
potential to impact Fort Collins cultural and economic growth.
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. CIF applicants may also be required to
present an oral presentation to the Cultural Resources Board.
Fort Fund will only accept one CIF 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 the CIF shall
not be simultaneously funded under Tiers #2 of Fort Fund. CIF funded activities can only apply
for a maximum of three years and must compete each time.
Proposal Deadline for the CIF: 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 the CIF 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 the CIF:
• 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.
FORT FUND OVERVIEW
Fort Fund, the City of Fort Collins’ Cultural Development & Programming and Tourism
Accounts, is funded by an allocation of the lodging tax revenues collected within the city
limits of Fort Collins. Applications are reviewed three times a year by the City of Fort
Collins Cultural Resources Board and recommendations for funding are submitted to the
Fort Collins City Council for final approval.
The objective of Fort Fund is to foster, encourage, and promote cultural and/or tourism
activities in Fort Collins.
Fort Fund offers three tiers. Tiers 1 and 2 primarily fund events that are artistic, ethnic,
historic, educational or recreational in nature and reflect the values and traditions of Fort
Collins. Events of this type will have wide appeal for a significant part of the
community, thereby advancing the good of all. The resulting economic and noneconomic
benefits of these events will promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of
Fort Collins.
FORT FUND (FORMERLY TIER 4)
CULTURAL INNOVATION FUND
The Cultural Innovation Fund embodies the above, and is primarily focused on activities that will
increase Fort Collins’ identity as a cultural center and tourist destination. The term
“activity” can mean events, projects, products, exhibits, festivals, programs, etc. These activities
can be in the area of arts, nature, heritage, recreation, science, and/or humanities and shall be
designed to develop new arts, culture or heritage tourism activities and products that have the
potential to impact Fort Collins’ economic and cultural growth and perpetuate the Tourism Fund
by generating over night stays in the city’s hotels and lodges. These 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 activities should be
designed to meet the strategies and criteria as listed below.
CIF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicant organization must be a non-profit organization, or the governmental
equivalent. 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.
2. The organization has an officially adopted mission statement expressing their
primary purpose.
3. The organization has been in existence for a minimum of three years.
4. The organization can provide financial statements for the previous three
completed fiscal years from their application date.
5. Activities funded under the CIF shall not be simultaneously funded under Tier 2
of Fort Fund.
6. Funding under the CIF shall be available for a maximum of three years to any one
activity and applicants must compete each time for funding.
7. Applicants must submit a completed Tourism Impact form with their application.
8. Activities must be held in Fort Collins or in such other location as will accomplish
the CIF strategies.
9. The activities may not commence prior to thirty days following the funding
session date (funding session is the fourth Wednesday of April).
10. Activities funded under the CIF must be completed within 18 months of the funding
session date (the fourth Wednesday of April).
11. Activities must benefit and be accessible and/or open to the general public.
12. Religious, sectarian or ‘faith-based’ organizations may apply for funding for
activities which are secular (non-religious) in nature. Fort Fund monies
may not be used to promote religion.
13. Activities must provide a direct public benefit of reasonably general character to a
significant number of Fort Collins’ residents and meet the strategies as outlined
below.
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. Address a need in the cultural activity of Fort Collins
2. Perpetuate the Tourism Fund by generating over night stays in local hotels
3. Develop new arts, cultural, or heritage tourism activities and products that have
the potential to impact Fort Collins cultural and economic growth.
Fort Fund will not fund capital improvements or projects, or any activity in which the
net profit or proceeds from the activity is donated by the sponsor to another
organization and/or individual.
CIF GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT
• Maximum Request Amount: $25,000 (a higher amount may be considered)
• Minimum Request Amount: $500
• Funding is subject to the amount available per funding session. The Cultural
Resources Board reserves the right to not fund any organization if it does not
fully meet the criteria.
• Request amount cannot exceed 50% of the total activity expenses.
• Request amount requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match.
• In-kind contributions may not be used in calculating the organization’s match.
• Fort Fund monies, from current or previous funding sessions, may not be used in
calculating the organization’s match.
• Activities funded under the CIF cannot be simultaneously funded under Tier 2
of Fort fund.
• Funding under the CIF shall be available for a maximum of three years to any one
activity and applicants must compete each time for funding.
CIF APPLICATIONS DUE: First Tuesday of April by 5:00 p.m.
To the Lincoln Center Administration Office
417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Notification of Award: The Cultural Resources Board will review applications on the
fourth Wednesday of April, provide a recommendation for funding to City Council, who
will then approve the recommendation at a regularly scheduled Council meeting in May.
Applicants will be notified by mail after the Council meeting.
GRANT AWARD REQUIREMENTS
• Contracts for services with the City of Fort Collins must be signed prior to the
issuance of funds. The funds must be spent on the activity within 18 months of the
funding session.
• All funds must be used for direct costs of the activity within the time frame as
required by contract, or returned immediately to the Cultural Development and
Programming Account.
• If the activity changes significantly, the Cultural Resources Board must be notified
in writing. Funding, even if already distributed to the organization, may be re-evaluated
at that time.
• Organizations that receive funding must recognize the support of the City. All
publicity and advertisement of the funded activity must include the Fort Fund
logo. Downloadable images are available on the Fort Fund website at
www.fcgov.com/fortfund and a Fort Fund banner to exhibit at the activity is available through
the Lincoln Center Administration Office. Organizations must also list the funded activity on
the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau website calendar at
www.visitftcollins.com/events.
• Organizations funded under the CIF must submit a written report within sixty (60)
days of the completion of an activity. 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 activity need to be available for inspection upon request of the
Cultural Resources Board.
• A member of the Cultural Resources Board may be assigned to each organization
receiving a CIF Grant to act as liaison between funded organizations and the
Board. If tickets are required for admission to an activity and are not extended to the
liaison as a courtesy, tickets will be then purchased from the Cultural Development and
Programming Account.
Cultural Resources Board
Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970.221-6735
970.221-6373 – fax
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CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Wednesday, January 29, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Council Liaison: Wade Troxell 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 Tuesday, January 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Janet Gilligan, Maggie Dennis, Jesse Solomon
Francisco Gutierrez, Tedi Cox, Chris Clemmer
Board Members absent: none
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner
Guests Present: Katy Schneider, Visit Fort Collins
I. Call to Order: 5:09 p.m. - Ms. Dennis
II. Consideration of agenda: Item VI was moved to Item V
III. Consideration and approval of minutes from December 19, 2013.
Ms. Cox made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Ms. Gilligan seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Public input: None
V. Approval of 2013 Annual Report:
The Board reviewed a draft of the 2013 Annual Report.
Ms. Dennis motioned to accept the report as amended by Ms. Stilwell prior to submission.
Ms. Gilligan seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Fort Fund - Discussion and funding recommendations:
Prior to reviewing and awarding grant monies to the Fort Fund Tier 2 applicants, the Board
discussed the eligibility and the quality of the applications and the available budget for this
session. The Board then reviewed 25 applications and developed their recommendations for
funding as outlined below and on the attached spreadsheet. Ms. Dennis disclosed her conflict
of interest and recused herself from scoring and deliberating on the Poudre River Public
Library application.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: Memories in the Making Art Auction
Location and Date: The Hilton Fort Collins; May 20, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $3,000
ARCINDA: Indonesian/Asian Showcase – Fort Collins 150th Anniversary
Location and Date: CSU or FC Museum of Discovery; June 1, 2014 or TBD
Amount Requested: $1,000 Amount Recommended: $0
CITY OF FORT COLLINS RECREATIONAL DEPT.: Kites in the Park Festival
Location and Date: Spring Canyon Community Park; April 27, 2014
Amount Requested: $4,200 Amount Recommended: $4,200
CSU – Department of Art: Drawing Festival & International Drawing Exchange
Location and Date: CSU Hatton Gallery/Carnegie Community Gallery/Elysium Gallery/Gallery
in Wales; June and October, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $3,500
COLORADO BACH ENSEMBLE: Bach/Handle Festival 2014
Location and Date: CSU-UCA; June 6-14, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $4,000
DISABLED RESOURCE SERVICES: Wine Fest 32
Location and Date: Hilton Fort Collins, March 21, 2014
Amount Requested: $1,500 Amount Recommended: $1,200
FORT COLLINS CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY: Out of the Concert Hall – 150 Years of FC
Location and Date: FC Museum of Discovery/Astoria/Equinox/Crankenstein’s; July 12 & 20 and
August 17 and 31, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,900 Amount Recommended: $2,900
FORT COLLINS WIND SYMPHONY: 2014 Concert Season
Location and Date: CSU-UCA; March 1 and May 3, 2014
Amount Requested: $1,350 Amount Recommended: $1,350
HIGH PERFORMANCE DANCE THEATRE: New Visions Dance Competition
Location and Date: Lincoln Center; March 14-15, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,000 Amount Recommended: $1,000
INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD ODYSSIAD & FESTIVAL: International Festival, U.S.A.
Location and Date: Evangelical Covenant Church; July 20-24, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $2,500
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT COLLINS: 32nd Annual Terrace and Garden Tour
Location and Date: City Park Neighborhood; June 21, 2014
Amount Requested: $1,500 Amount Recommended: $1,350
LARIMER CHORALE: Singing for Seniors Summer 2014
Location and Date: Christ United Methodist Church/CSU-UCA; June through August, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000
LINCOLN CENTER SUPPORT LEAGUE: 2014 Children’s Summer
Series
Location and Date: Lincoln Center; June 11 - July 16, 2014
Amount Requested: $3,000 Amount Recommended: $2,500
MOUNTAINS & PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING & SERVICE:
Road Scholar Chorus of the Rockies Concert
Location and Date: First United Methodist Church; September 20-28, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,000 Amount Recommended: $1,000
NOCO ARTISTS, INC.: NoCo Artists 2014 Spring Series
Location and Date: Center for Fine Art Photography/Community Creative Center;
March 29 and May 24, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,900 Amount Recommended: $0
NORTHERN COLORADO INTERTRIBAL POWWOW ASSOCIATION: 22nd Annual
Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Market
Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center, April 19-20, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $5,000
NORTHERN COLORADO WEAVERS GUILD: Fiber Celebration
Location and Date: Lincoln Center; March 14 - April 26, 2014
Amount Requested: $500 Amount Recommended: $500
OPENSTAGE THEATRE AND COMPANY: Ocean’s Eleven
Location and Date: Lincoln Center; March 15, 2014
Amount Requested: $3,000 Amount Recommended: $0
POUDRE RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT: History Comes Alive @ Your Library
Location and Date: Front Range Community College/Longs Peak Center/ Old Town Library
July 25 - November 21, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,500 Amount Recommended: $1,750
PROJECT YOUTH AND CHAMBER MUSIC: Off the Hook Chamber Music Festival
Location and Date: Various venues in Old Town; June 10-22, 2014
Amount Requested: $4,930 Amount Recommended: $2,900
PUBLIC RADIO FOR THE FRONT RANGE: KRFC 11th Annual Birthday Bash
Location and Date: Lincoln Center; March 29, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $0
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIRD OBSERVATORY: Poudre RiverFest
Location and Date: Legacy Park, along the Poudre River Trail; May 10, 2014
Amount Requested: $5,000 Amount Recommended: $4,500
SUSTAINABLE LIVING ASSOCIATION: Earth Day Fort Collins
Location and Date: Civic Center Park; April 19, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,000 Amount Recommended: $1,400
ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE: Mysteries, Rites and Revelation
Location and Date: Lincoln Center; June 20, 2014
Amount Requested: $2,500 Amount Recommended: $0
Total Funding Requested by Applicants: $81,280
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB: $51,300
Total Unfunded Balance: $29,980
% of Requests Funded: 63%
Ms. Gilligan made a motion to submit these recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to
City Council for their approval.
Mr. Gutierrez seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Liaisons will be assigned by the Board for recently funded events at the regularly scheduled
February meeting.
VII. Other Business:
Review and approval of the revised Fort Fund report forms were tabled to the March meeting.
John Hayes notified Ms. Dennis that he was officially resigning from the Cultural Resources
Board. Ms. Stilwell has requested information from the City Clerk’s office regarding the
process of acquiring a new member.
Ms. Schneider advocated for a Board member to attend the Visit Fort Collins retreat on
February 25, 2014.
The Board requested that the April Fort Fund session be moved from April 23, to April 30,
2014.
VIII. Adjournment: 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Budner
Administrative Clerk II
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RESOLUTION 2014-013
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
REGARDING FORT FUND GRANT 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 January 29, 2014, 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 as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby finds that the distribution of funds through
the Fort Fund program as recommended by the Cultural Resources Board serves a public purpose
that benefits the community.
Section 2. That funds in the total amount of FIFTY ONE THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($51,100) in the City’s Cultural Development and Programming
Account and TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200) in the Tourism Programming Account are
hereby distributed in accordance with the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board as
set forth on Exhibit “A”.
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
18th day of February, A.D. 2014.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM
JANUARY 2014
APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE
FUNDING
REQUESTS
CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT &
PROGRAMMING
TOURISM
PROGRAMMING
UNFUNDED
BALANCE
PERCENT OF
REQUEST
FUNDED
Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making Art Auction
Location: The Hilton Fort Collins May 20, 2014
This auction is a fundraising event to broaden the community's perspective around the topic of art therapy $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60%
and creation by those with memory impairment.
ARCINDA Indonesian/Asian Showcase/FC 150th Anniversary
Location: CSU or FCMOD June 1, 2014 / or TBD
This event showcases Indonesian, Javanese culture and presents a unique collaboration transposing this music $1,000 $0 $0 $1,000 0%
into modern western music.
City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept. Kites in the Park Festival
Location: Spring Canyon Community Park April 27, 2014
This is a free community event celebrating the wind, and Fort Collin's fantastic parks and trails. It caters to all ages $4,200 $4,200 $0 $0 100%
and abilities, and encourages residents to get outside and celebrate the beautiful Colorado outdoors.
CSU - Dept. of Art Drawing Festival & International Drawing Exchange
Location: Hatton Gallery/Carnegie Community Gallery/Gallery in Wales June and October 2014
This project is a drawing festival and international exchange of contemporary drawing artwork encompassing $5,000 $3,500 $0 $1,500 70%
multiple exhibitions and involving artists from Wales UK, the State of Colorado and the Fort Collins area.
Colorado Bach Ensemble Bach/Handle Festival 2014
Location: CSU / UCA June 6-14, 2014
This festival features vocal masterworks by Bach and Handel. The format allows for unique listening and learning $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80%
experiences for the audience and talks by Dr. Kim about the concerts.
Disabled Resource Services Wine Fest 32
Location: Hilton Fort Collins March 21, 2014
This is an annual Northern Colorado premier wine tasting event with a silent auction. The proceeds $1,500 $1,000 $200 $300 80%
benefit Disabled Resource Services and the people with disabilities that they serve.
Fort Collins Chamber Music Society Out of the Concert Hall - 150 Years of FC
Location: FCMOD/Astoria/Equinox/Crankenstein's July 12th & 20th and August 17th & 31st, 2014
The FCCMS is an organization of classically trained professional musicians dedicated to performing high-quality $2,900 $2,900 $0 $0 100%
music in non-traditional settings for audiences who would otherwise never be exposed to chamber music.
Fort Collins Wind Symphony 2014 Concert Season: March & May
Location: CSU / UCA March 1st and May 3rd, 2014
These concerts feature high quality concert band compositions in a wide variety of styles, performed by local $1,350 $1,350 $0 $0 100%
professional musicians.
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
RECOMMENDATION
Fort Fund Tier 2: Special Events Fund
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APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE
FUNDING
REQUESTS
CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT &
PROGRAMMING
TOURISM
PROGRAMMING
UNFUNDED
BALANCE
PERCENT OF
REQUEST
FUNDED
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
RECOMMENDATION
High Performance Dance Theatre New Visions Dance Competition
Location: Lincoln Center March 14-15, 2014
The participants will be dancers, ages 6-18 years old. The audience will experience performances in ballet, $2,000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 50%
modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, acro and musical theatre.
International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival International Festival, U.S.A .
Location: Evangelical Covenant Church July 20-24, 2014
This piano competition will be held in conjunction with SKI/Colorado, a Summer Keyboard Institute. It will attract $5,000 $2,500 $0 $2,500 50%
competitors and participants from around the U.S.A. and from many foreign countries
Junior League of Fort Collins 32nd Annual Terrace and Garden Tour
Location: City Park Neighborhood June 21, 2014
This fundraising event features a self-guided tour of six private gardens that showcase a variety of styles and $1,500 $1,350 $0 $150 90%
plant life and include education on sustainability.
Larimer Chorale Singing for Seniors Summer 2014
Location: Christ United Methodist Church & CSU / UCA June-August, 2014
This community outreach program promotes the health and wellness benefits of singing. It offers seniors an $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100%
opportunity to sing simply for the fun of it, while gaining multiple physical and mental benefits.
Lincoln Center Support League 2014 Children's Summer Series
Location: Lincoln Center June 11,18, 25 and July 9,16, 2014
The series includes five one-hour performances that will introduce the audience of mostly young people to the $3,000 $2,500 $0 $500 83%
performing arts, a primary mission of the Support League.
Mnts & Plains Institute for Lifelong Learning & Service Road Scholar Chorus of the Rockies Concert
Location: First United Methodist Church September 20-28, 2014
The concert will be the culmination of the participant's hard work and artistry during their stay in Fort Collins. It occurs $2,000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 50%
on Father's Day and offers an opportunity for residents to see this unique group at a Sunday afternoon concert.
NoCo Artists, Inc. NoCo Artists 2014 Spring Series
Location: Center for Fine Art Photography & Community Creative Center March 29 and May 24, 2014
The events will feature woodwinds and stringed instruments performing new arrangements by local composers with $2,900 $0 $0 $2,900 0%
a theme of dreams and reveries, along with a musical recreation of a Charles de Lint novel.
N. COLO. INTERTRIBAL POWWOW ASSOC. 22nd Annual Spring Contest Powwow & Indian Market
Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center April 19-20, 2014
The audience will experience a colorful celebration of the rich , yet humble diverse cultures of the Native American $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100%
people over a two day schedule of events.
Northern Colorado Weavers Guild Fiber Celebration
Location: Lincoln Center March 14 - April 26, 2014
This is a juried show, marking it's 40th year. It provides a well-publicized display for fiber artists and encourages $500 $500 $0 $0 100%
members to compete with national and international peers.
OpenStage Theatre & Co. Ocean's Eleven
Location: Lincoln Center March 15, 2014
This 5th annual fundraising event pays homage to the classic 1960 "Rat Pack" film and will transform the $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 0%
Canyon West Ballroom into a Las Vegas casino fantasy world.
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APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE
FUNDING
REQUESTS
CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT &
PROGRAMMING
TOURISM
PROGRAMMING
UNFUNDED
BALANCE
PERCENT OF
REQUEST
FUNDED
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
RECOMMENDATION
Opera Fort Collins Afternoon Tea with a Divo: Mad About You!
Location: Fort Collins Country Club April 27, 2014
The 5th annual theme for this fundraising event will be a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. The afternoon includes a full $3,500 $1,750 $0 $1,750 50%
British tea and a live arias performance.
Poudre River Library District History Comes Alive @ Your Library
Location: FRCC; Longs Peak Center; Old town Library July 25, September 26, October 24, November 21, 2014
The series will feature Chautauqua-credentialed performers recreating the lives of people in the frontier west. To celebrate $2,500 $1,750 $0 $750 70%
the 150th Year of Fort Collins, these performances will focus on women who influenced the development of Fort Collins.
Project Youth and Chamber Music Off the Hook Chamber Music Festival
Location: Various venues in Old Town June 10-22, 2014
The purpose of the festival is to raise awareness of the value of music education, creativity and joy for all members $4,930 $2,900 $0 $2,030 59%
of our community and to bring people of all ages together to share new musical experiences.
Public Radio for the Front Range KRFC 11th Annual Birthday Bash
Location: Lincoln Center March 29, 2014
The Birthday Bash is a big, happy celebration of Colorado music. It also increases awareness of KRFC and local $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000 0%
music and provides a fun opportunity to complete the circle of community.
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Poudre RiverFest
Location: Legacy Park, along the Poudre River trail May 10, 2014
This is a new, collaborative, community event that will be a free, one-day celebration of the Cache La Poudre River. $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90%
There will be multiple family friendly activities to explore the role of the river.
Sustainable Living Association Earth Day Fort Collins
Location: Civic Center Park April 19, 2014
The SLA helps to promote the image of Fort Collins as a city that is active in the implementation of sustainable practices. $2,000 $1,400 $0 $600 70%
This event provides attendees a chance to learn what their local government does to support environmental efforts.
Zikr Dance Ensemble Mysteries, Rites and Revelation
Location: Lincoln Center June 20, 2014
This program will include the world premiere of "Sanctuary" by Artistic Director David Taylor, along with numerous $2,500 $0 $0 $2,500 0%
other works that celebrate the diversity of transcendent dance rituals from around the world.
Total Funding Requested by Applicants $81,280
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $51,100 $200
Total Unfunded Balance $27,480
% of Requested Amounts Funded 63%
Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding."
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