HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-061-07/19/2011-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2011-061
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 29, 2011, 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, and promote the utilization 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 TWENTY SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($26,200.00) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00)in the City's Tourism Programming Account be 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 19th
day of July A.D. 2011.
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Fort Collins Fort Fund Grant Program
April 2011
Fort Fund Tier 1
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD'S PERCENT OF
FUNDING RECOMMENDATION UNFUNDED REQUEST
APPLICANT_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _PR_O_PO_SE_D_EVEN_T/DA_TE _ _ _ _ _ _RE_QU_EST_ _ _ FU__N_D_1__ _ _ _F_U_N_D_2_ _ B_A_LA__NC_E _F_UN_D_E_D__
ARCINDA - JAVA and Beyond_an Ultimate in Diversity
Location:Bas Blau Theatre May 15,2012
The event includes a workshop session about Indonesian culture,a demo on playing Gamelan,a
children's program and a stage performance of Indonesian Gamelan and Javanese Music $1,300 $0 $0 $1,300 0%
Colorado All State Orchestra Colorado All State.Orchestra
Location:CSU and the Lincoln Center February 9-11,2012
The event provides the opportunity for those students who have auditioned from around the state,
the chance to come together for a week-end of making orchestral music. $3,155 $0 $1,000 $2,155 32%
Discovery Science Center New Museum Celebration Events
Location:Fort Collins Museum of Discovery November 4,2011-May 4,2012 -
Three planned events will be open to the community to highlight and celebrate the opening -
ofthenewmuseumfacility. $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60%
Elderhaus Day Program,Inc. Elderhaus Senior Prom
Location:Poudre High School January 20,2012
This annual event is intended to bridge life-span and bring together different generations who
may have different abilities. $2,435 $500 $0 $1,935 21%
Eracism Film Series Committee Eracism Film and Discussion Series
Location:Poudre River Library District,Mair September 21-October 5,2011
Council Tree branches,and the Atzlan Center
The purpose of this series is to create an awareness of issues of race as they exist specifically in
Colorado and Fort Collins and to help"erase racism"by addressing common concems faced by many. $1,200 $500 $0 $700 42%
Fort Collins Children's Theatre Rodgers&Hammerstein's"Cinderella"
Location: Lincoln Center November 18-20,2011
This event will have a cast of children and adults,plus a live orchestra to attract an audience of all ages
and to raise the level of live community musical theatre in the Fort Collins area. $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60%
Fort Collins Figure Skating Club 2012 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating
Location:Edora Pool and Ice Center(EPIC;Championships -
November 15-19,2011
This event is a major sporting event. It is sanctioned by U.S.Figure Skating and is the second level
of qualifying competitions leading to the national championships. $5,000 $0 $3,000 $2,000 60%
Lincoln Center Support League Lincoln Center Grand Re-opening Week-end
Location: Lincoln Center September 16-17,2011
After being closed for more than a year,the newly renovated and expanded Lincoln Center will reopen
with two special events(An Wear and The MidTown Men)over one grand reopening week-end. $5,000 $3,500 $0 $1,500 70%
Fort Collins Museum of Art Week of Fire: A Celebration of the'American
Location:Fort Collins Museum of Art Studio Glass Movement
March 11-12,2012
This will be the only event of it's kind in Colorado and will include a week-end of lectures,tours,
demonstrations and panel discussions on glass art. $4,000 $0 $2,500 $1,500 63%
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD'S PERCENT OF
FUNDING RECOMMENDATION UNFUNDED REQUEST
APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUEST FUND 1 FUND 2 BALANCE FUNDED
Fort Collins Reads Fort Collins Reads 2011
Location:Fort Collins Hilton November 12,2011
This is a one book city program that selects a book and promotes its reading and discussion. The
major event will include a talk by the Pulitzer Prize winning author of March. $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60%
Fort Collins Symphony Association Silent Film Night- November 2011
Location:Everyday Joe's and CFC's parade St.Patrick's Day Parade- March 17,2012
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The Symphony will host an event where they recreate a small local orchestra which used to provide
music for accompanying movies before talkies. They will also participate in the St.Patrick's Day Parade. $1,700 $1,000 $0 $700 59%
Fort Collins Symphony Guild The 2012 Musical Zoo
Location:Either Timberline Church or RMH:February 25 or 26,2012
This event is designed for children,especially those bemoan the age of 3 to 10, It showcases
musicians playing instruments in a petting zoo,in ensembles,and in an orchestra. $4,000 $3,200 $0 $800 80%
Friends of the Gardens on Garden of Lights
Spring Creek December 2-31,2011
Location:The Gardens on Spring Creek
This is an annual holiday light display where visitors stroll through the gardens while enjoying live
holiday music,treats,visits from Santa and other activities. $5,000 $3,500 $0 $1,500 70%
Friends of Larimer County Parks and Northern Colorado Birding Fair
Open Lands September 24,2011
Location:Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space
The Fair is a free day of fun and learning of all ages where visitors can celebrate the sights and
sounds of wild birds in the region. $3,975 $2,000 $0 $1,975 50%
Holy Family Church' Holy Family Fiesta 2011
Location: Holy Family Church August 5-7,2011
The Fiesta is an annual event that celebrates the founding of the Church and the Holy Family and
also the Hispanic/Latin culture. $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000 0%
IBM Ring 250/The Presto-Digitatom Magic In The Rockies 2011 Magic Convention
Location:Old Town Square,Marriott,Lincol September 7-11,2011
This regional magic convention is open to the public and features some of the world's greatest
magicians. $5,000 $0 $3,500 $1,500 70%
Opera Fort Collins Guild Songs in Summer
Location:The Hixon Residence August 4,2011
This event is a fundraiser with selections from operas and operettas being sung in an outdoor
setting. $1,700 $1,000 $0 $700 59%
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Celebrate Kids at"A Playday For the Raptors"
Location:Edora Park September 17,2011 '
This event is filled with numerous activities,exhibits and interactive demonstrations geared to
families spending time together outdoors. $2,500 $500 $0 $2,000 20%
Team Fort Collins Down For Life Hip Hop Expo
Location:Northside Aztlan Community Cent March 3,2012
The on-going purpose of this event is to provide healthy alternative activities to local youths and to
promote making fun,healthy choices. It includes local performances and one'big name'performer. $2,800 $1,500 $0 $1,300 54%
Total Funding Requested by Applicants $68,765
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $26,200 $10,000
Total Unfunded Balance $32,565
%of Requests Funded 53%
`These events were not recommended for grants due to their ineligibilty or to low scores. Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding."