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Home My WebLink About2002-026-02/19/2002-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2002-026 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 January 24,2002,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 THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS($35,100)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the total amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000) 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 19th day of February, A.D. 2002. OF Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIBIT "A" RECOMMENDED DISBURSEMENTS FROM CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING AND TOURISM ACCOUNTS AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Alzheimer's Association Fort Collins Memory Walk/Run $2,500 $600 June 6, 2002 American Cancer Society Annual Golf Tournament $2,500 $600 May 13, 2002 American Cancer Society Relay for Life $2,500 $600 June 14-15, 2002 Canyon Concert Ballet "Alice in Wonderland's Tea Party" $4,000 $3,900 May 2-3, 2002 Cinco de Mayo Committee Cinco de Mayo Celebration $4,000 $1,500 Asian/Pacific Amer. Students May 3-5, 2002 $2,000 City of Fort Collins/Parks & "Just for Ladies" Golf Tournament $1,000 $500 Recreation June 8, 2002 Colorado Community Theatre CCTC Theatre Festival 2002 $4,000 $1,500 Coalition $2,000 Colorado State University/APASS Asian Fest 2002 $3,000 $600 April 18-28, 2002 $1,500 Colorado State University/ELC Cultural Arts on the Prairie $4,000 $500 June - August 2002 $2,000 Colorado State University/Outdoor Outdoor Cafe Theatre Season $4,000 $1,900 Theatre June 25-July 27, 2002 $2,000 Colorado State University/Dance "This Speaking Body" $2,750 $1,900 Program April 26-28, 2002 Community Horticulture Center Fort Collins Gardenfest $4,000 $2,900 July 27, 2002 AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Dance Connection Perf. Network New Visions Dance Festival $2,700 $2,300 March 29 & 30, 2002 Dance Express Robin Hood $4,000 $2,900 April 13 & 14, 2002 Debut Theatre Company 2002 "Season" $2,000 $1,700 May 10-18 & Oct. 12-20, 2002 Disabled Resource Services Wine Fest XX $1,500 $0 June 7, 2002 $1,000 The Family Center Camp Collins - 4" of July $4,000 $400 July 4, 2002 $1,500 The Family Center Day in the Park with Dad $1,650 $500 June 16, 2002 Food Bank for Latimer County Empty Bowls $1,222 $600 February 26, 2002 *Foot of the Rockies Easy Street Marathon & $2,500 Not Recommended Coopersmith Half Marathon October 6, 2002 Fort Collins Area Swim Team FAST Fall Splash $2,062 $0 November 8-10, 2002 $1,000 Fort Collins Area Swim Team Co.Swimming State Age Grp. $2,500 $0 Champ. $2,000 March 15-17, 2002 Fort Collins Pipe Bank Annual Spring Concert $1,500 $700 March 9, 2002 Friends of the Senior Center The Jokers Run Wild $2,500 $600 March 9, 2002 Lambda Community Center PrideFest $500 $500 June 22, 2002 Northern Colorado Weavers Guild Fiber Celebration 2002 $550 $500 May 31-June 28, 2002 AMOUNT AMOUNT ORGANIZATION EVENT/DATE REQUESTED RECOMMENDED Poudre School District/CSU Friendship &Understanding $4,000 $2,900 Through the Arts April 7-14, 2002 Procession of the River Species Procession of the River Species $3,000 $1,400 June 1, 2002 Public Radio for the Front Range Musicfest $3,600 $3,100 March 1, 2, & 3, 2002 **Share our Strength Taste of the Nation $2,500 Not Recommended May 2, 2002 BOLD = TOURISM $35,100 PROGRAMMING ACCOUNT $15,000 Totals $80,534 $50,100 *Funding was not recommended for this event.The Cultural Resources Board determined that since the proceeds were to benefit United Way, the Board recommended that United Way sponsor the event and apply for funding in the June 2002 Fort Fund Session. ** Funding was not recommended for this event based on ranking.