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Home My WebLink About2014-013-02/18/2014-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS 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 1T 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". Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 18th day of February, A.D. 2014. O� FGRTc Ma r ATTEST: AA G: �v T ••2 g � ��Q G A7�� p •� City Clerk - 2 - City/ Of EXHIBIT A F FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM / ort Collins� JANUARY 2014 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 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 $ 13000 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 1 00% 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 $33500 $0 $ 13500 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 $ 13000 $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. 1 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED 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, $27000 $ 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 $57000 $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 $ 1 50 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 $55000 $ 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 $37000 $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 $27000 $ 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 $27900 $ 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 $57000 $ 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 . 2 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED 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 $3500 $ 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 $23900 $0 $23030 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 $53000 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 $43500 $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. $22000 $ 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 $23500 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 $ 61 , 100 $200 Total Unfunded Balance $275480 % of Requested Amounts Funded 63 % Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding. " 3