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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. 4Maor OF FORT ATTEST: �y;,....••.,�.cO` AL :cn . City Clerk �ORADO i City Of EXHIBIT A 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 i 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."