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Home My WebLink About2015-068-07/21/2015-APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2015-068 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS WHEREAS, providers of lodging accommodations in the City are required by Section 25-252 of the City Code to pay three percent of all revenues derived from such lodging accommodations to the City as a lodging tax; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25-244 of the City Code, twenty-five percent of those revenues are reserved for cultural development and programming, and seventy-five percent of all revenues received by the City from lodging tax are reserved for promotion of convention and visitor activities; and 2 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25-244 of the City Code, the Community 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, the City disburses funds from the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account.in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code through its Fort Fund Program; and WHEREAS, the City's Cultural Resources Board reviews applications from the community for Fort Fund monies and makes recommendations to the City Council in accordance with 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, at its regular meeting on June 24, 2015, the Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals as set: forth on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Recommended Distributions"), based upon the criteria and considerations set forth in Section 2-203 of the City Code 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 Fort Fund grant disbursement as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL .OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: - 1 - Section 1. That the City Council hereby finds that the distribution of funds through the Fort Fund program as set forth on Exhibit "A" serves a public purpose that benefits the community. Section 2. That funds in the total amount of FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($55,900) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account are hereby approved for distribution in accordance with Exhibit "A". Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21 st day of July, A.D. 2015. Mayor ATTEST: FORT C •O°Xi Chief Deputy City Clerk r - 2 - City Of GRANT PROGRAM EXHIBIT A Fort Collins FORT FUND June 2015 Fort Fund Tier 2: Special Events Fund CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION PERCENT - CULTURAL OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENTIDATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2015-2016 Readers'Theatre Series Location: Bas Bleu Theatre Company September 2015-June 2016 The Readers Theatre series is unique to the area,allowing the audience to re-discover the imaginative $5,000 $4,750 $0 $250 95% thrill of'seeing'a play by hearing it skillfully read. Dance Express A winters Solstice Location:The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre December 8&9,2015 A Winters Solstice is a new look in December,incorporating dance,music,and dance theatre in an orginal format,migrating $3,000 $3,000 $0 $0 100% away from the Christmas Rose tradition,bringing new energy to the stage. Disabled Resource Services' Wine Fest34 Location:Marriott Hotel April 1,2016 Wine Pest in it 34th year brings a great awareness to DRS. $2,500 $2,500 $0 $0 100% Elderhaus Adult Day Program, Inc. 16th Annual Elderhaus Senior Prom Location:Poudre High School January 15,2016 Elderhaus'Senior Prom is an event to bung the community together.It is an event for all ages,and gives opportunity to meet - $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0 100% new people and socialize.The theme this year is"An Enchanted Summers Evening" Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center Charitable Foundation Trust Location:The Hilton Game Show Gala Event October 2,2015 Foothills Gateway's Game Show Spectacular will have all the experiences of a traditional silent and live auction.Guests will 1 $2,000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 50% how progarams support children through a video that highlights a family who has been assisted by directive services. Fort Collins Childre's Theatre Fall Production- ShrektheMusical Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall November 19-21,2015 This production features a fully staged musical,a professional staff,talented young and experienced adult $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% actors,and a live orchestra appealing to families with children of all ages Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Anna]Discovery Dash Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery August 8,2015 Discovery DASHI is a costumed,team-based scavenger hunt and Viva contest held at the Museum&throughout $5,000 $4,750 $0 $250 95% Old Town with elements of the Amazing Race,trivia questions and a barbeque in the Musuem's back yard. Fort Collins Reads Fort Collins Reads Location:The Hilton November 1,2015 Author Chris Bohjalian and his daughter Grace Experience will speak at the Hilton Hotel.There will be opportunity to discuss 1 $5,000 $4,750 $0 $250 95% the book at the public library prior to the event. Fort Collins Symphony Association Outside the Box 2015-2016 Series Location:4 Local Venues September 30-April 3,2016 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION PERCENT CULTURAL OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM - UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED 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. Friends of the Symphony Fort Collins Symphony Guild Location:Timberline Church 2016 Musical Zoo April 10,2016 An exciting,exploratory and educative experience involving musicians,musical instruments and performances in a fun and $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% stimulating ambience. Geller Center Xaniscape:4lh Annual Geller Center Music Festival Location:Geller Center Lawn September 12,2015 Local bands and musicians of diverse genres-representing the whole of the Fort Collins community-perform $2,500 $2,000 $0 $500 80% throughout the day at an outdoor concert. Parilicipation is encouraged. High Performance Dance Theatre HPDT2015201620thSeason Location:Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre October 9-10,2015 February 12-13,2016 HPDT is featuring"Return to the Cabaret"and the"20th Anniversary Gala.The audience will be entertained by talented $4,000 $2,400 $0 $1,600 60% dancers and singers.Inspired by cabaret style musicals and clubs,this show travels back to a time when jazz was a live and hot! Horsetooth Productions Fort Collins Fringe Festival Location:Community Creative Center/Carnegie Bldg.and FOMD August 27-29,2015 Fringe'is theatre that is off the beaten path and gives a fresh,new opportunity to performing artists,writers, Ineligible directors,audiences,local businesses and organizations to collaborate,explore and present new work. Larimer County Child Advocacy Center Bocce Ball 2015 Location:Child Advocacy Center August 8, 2015 The event either includes a game of Bocce Ball or dinner and a game.Provided tours of the LCCAC for all guests. $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% Lincoln Center Support League 17th Annual ArtWear Fashion Week Location:The Lincoln Center October 23-31,2015 Since 1992,ArtWear Fashion Week has been show casing the exciting would of wearable art,providing a forum to an explor $5,000 $4,750 $0 $250 95% of innovative fiber arts tecniques and materials. Noco Artists, Inc. Living Artists Series Location:Midtown Arts Center November 2015,January 2016,March 2016 Consists of three performances in the Midtown Arts Center featuring music by local composers. $3,500 $3,000 $0 $500 86% Opera Fort Collins Guild Songs in Summer Location:The Hixon Residence August 6,2015 Featured artists will take the stage in a garden setting along with a trio of younger singers during a time of year $1,500 $1,500 $0 $0 100% when the community offers many musical opportunities but none of the semi-classical variety. Total Funding Requested by Applicants 61,000 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $55,900 $0 Total Unfunded Balance $5,100 % of Requested Amounts Funded 92% Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding."