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Home My WebLink About2013-064-07/16/2013-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2013-064 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 June 26, 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 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 FORTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS($44,470)in the City's Cultural Development and 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 16th day of July A.D. 2013. Ma or FOOT ATTEST: City Clerk 0 . O��RLtflO City Of EXHIBIT A Fart Collins FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM June 2013 Fort Fund Tier 2: Special Events Fund CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT&TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2013-2014 Reader's Theatre Series Location: Bas Bleu Theatre Company September 2013-June 2014 The Readers Theatre series goal is to provide the audience with a chance to re-discover the imaginative $5,000 $3,500 $0 $1,500 70% thrill of"seeing"the plays by hearing them skillfully read. Canyon Concert Ballet Dancing with the Stars Fort Collins 2014 Location:Sunset Event Center February 8,2014 This event will feature performances by local celebrities'and their professional dance partners. $750 $500 $0 $250 67% Dance Express The Christmas Rose Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre December 3,2013 This seasonal dance tale is the celebration of community collaboration by Dance Express dancers with and $3,000 $1,000 $0 $2,000 33% without disabilities along with community members and children. Disabled Resource Services Colorado Disability Pride Fest Location: Parade from Old Town to CSU/Music Venue CSU September 7,2013 This is the first disability pride event in Colorado. It consists of a parade followed by an outdoor music festival. $2,500 $2,250 $0 $250 90% Elderhaus Adult Day Program, Inc. 14th Annual Elderhaus Senior Prom Location: Poudre High School - January 17,2014 The prom is a non-fundraising event intended to unite the community. The event is intergenerational and $2,000 $1,600 $0 $400 80% enjoyed by persons of all ages and with varied capabilities. ERACISM Film And Discussion Series Film and Discussion Series Location: Poudre River Public Libraries,Old Town and Harmony Libraries October 2013 The series create an awareness of issues of race as they exist generally in America and specifically in Colorado $500 $500 $0 $0 100% and Fort Collins and address concerns commonly faced by people of minority ethnic backgrounds. Ethos West Chamber Orchestra JOY/An Open-Air Summer Concert Location:The Gardens on Spring Creek July 21,2013 Ethos West is joining with the Gardens on Spring Creek to present an outdoorconcert and will feature classical $$00 $500 $0 $300 63% and jazz musicians. Fort Collins Symphony Association Outside the Box Series K Location:5 Local Venues September 2013-April 2014 Outside the Box is now an established series of events sponsored by the Symphony that are specifically $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% designed to introduce classical music to diverse audiences in our community. 1 of 3 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT&TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Fort Collins Symphony Guild 2014 Musical Zoo Location:Timberline Church February 16,2014 This event centers around a large hall with a carnival-like atmosphere buzzing with individual artists,strolling $4,000 $4,000 $0 $0 100% musicians and street dancers. The guests range from the community's very youngest to it's very oldest. Fort Collins Wind Symphony 2013-2014 Concert Season Location: UCA/Griffin Concert Hall October 19,2013&December 14,2013 The two holiday performances feature high quality concert band compositions in a wide variety of styles, $1,000 $1,000 $0 $0 100% are crafted to appeal to many different tastes,and will be performed by local professional musicians. Friends of Larimer County Open Lands NoCo Nature Festival Location:Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space September 21,2013 The festival is a free day of fun and learning celebrating the local environment and wildlife. $3,000 $2,000 $0 $1,000 67% High Performance Dance Theatre Changes Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre October 11-12.2013 The performance will include a variety of dance styles all with the inspiration and theme of'change.' $2,000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 50% IBM Ring 250, The Presto-Digitators Magic in the Rockies 2013 Location: Fort Collins Marriott Hotel October 3-6,2013 The 20th annual Magic Convention features some of the wadd's greatest magicians that come to Fort Collins $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% to headline the event. International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival International Festival, U.S.A. Location: Evangelical Covenant Church July 21-24,2013 This piano completion will be held in conjunction with SKI/Colorado,a Summer Keyboard Institute. It will attract $5,000 $2,000 $0 $3,000 40% competitors and participants from around the U.S.A.and from many foreign countries Lincoln Center Support League 16th ArtWear Fashion Week Location: Lincoln Center September 20-28,2013 In conjunction with the theatrical fashion show,the goals of ArtWear are to present innovative and unique $4,t 00 $4,100 $0 $0 100% wearable works of art and to provide forums,exhibits,and demonstrations exploring fibers&design techniques. Opera Fort Collins Guild Songs in Summer Location:The Hixon Residence August 1,2013 This event is an evening soiree of classical music held in the beautiful gardens of a private residence. It $'I,800 $1,250 $0 $550 69% features two nationally recognized opera and musical singers. Poudre River Public Library District Authors alive! Location:Local libraries and the Hilton Fort Collins September 2013-April 2014 Authors Alivel will bang under one umbrella the many author and literary programs sponsored or co-sponsored $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% by the Library District. Presentations include discussions of an authors latest work and their writing process. Reach Michael Lanza Community Event Location:CSU Morgan Library or NS Aztlan Community Center November,2013 This event will give the community the chance to hear from and talk with the well known outdoor $2,000 $500 $0 $1,500 25% enthusiast and author discussing his adventures&insights while camping in our national parks. 2 of 3 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL - PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Rocky Mountain Raptor Program A Second Chance at Freedom Location: Fort Collins Hilton February 22,2014 This gala,dinner and auction provide the attendees with live music,a buffet dinner,and a live and silent $2,000 $500 $0 - $1,500 25% auction while benefiting our communitys injured raptors with a chance to be released back into the wild. SpokesBUZZ Fort Collins BandSwap 2013 Location:Venues within the Fort Collins GMA September 21-October 6,2013 The'swap'entails partnering similar homegrown performers for shows in partner cities,thus highlighting $5,000 $2,000 $0 $3,000 40% Fort Collins culture and talented local bands in expanded venues. Team Fort Collins Down For Life Hip Hop Expo Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center March 8,2014 Features of the event include hip hop performances by both local groups and one'big name'group. There are $2,270 $2,270 $0. $2,270 100% also live art performances done to hip hop music,hip hop lessons,interactive booths and competitions. Total Funding Requested by Applicants 61,720 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $44,470 $0 Total Unfunded Balance $17,250 of Requested Amounts Funded 72% Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding." 3 of 3