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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-016-02/16/2016-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2016-016 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING 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 c 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 January 27, 2016, 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 public programming activities within the City that promote the use of public accommodations within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board regarding Fort Fund grant disbursements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: -1- Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the City Council hereby finds that the distribution of funds through the Fort Fund program consistent with the Recommended Distributions serves a public purpose that benefits the community. Section 3. That funds in the total amount of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($53,000) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account are hereby approved for distribution in accordance with the Recommended Distributions established by the Cultural Resources Board as set forth on Exhibit "A". Section 4. That funds in the total amount of TEN THOUSAND FIFTY TWO DOLLARS ($10,052) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account, budgeted for the Fort Fund program January 2016 funding session, are hereby reserved for allocation during the April 2016 funding session. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day of February, A.D. 2016. VaRT CO4�' �• SEA ayor ATTEST: •'o /�,� •••COLORP� Vv City Clerk l J -2- City Of EXHIBIT A Fort Collins FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM JANUARY 2016 Fort Fund Tier 2: Special Events Fund CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMEND DISTRIBUTIONS CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED ARCINDA Drama Dance with Gamelan Music Location : CSU April 22, 2016 This event showcases a highlight of Indonesia as a part of Asian culture and includes traditional music and dance $ 1 , 000 $500 $0 $500 50% from the Javanese Palace during the Indoneisan monarchy and Dutch colonial times. Cinco de Mayo of Northern Colorado FC Northern Colorado Cince de Mayo Festival 2016 Location : Old Town Square and Walnut Street Corridor May 7-8, 2016 The Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo festival will feature continuous entertainment which will include Local and Traveling, bands, $5 , 000 $5 , 000 $0 $) 1 00% Mariachis, Mexican Folklore Dance, Food Vendors, Business Venors, Non-Profit Booths, Community Speaker, Pinatats, KidZone area City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept. (cites in the Park Festival Location : Spring Canyon Community Park May 15, 2016 This is a free community event that caters to all ages and abilities in a carnival like festival. It allows the Recreation $5 , 000 $5 , 000 $0 $0 1 00% Dept. to feature their beautiful community park and encourages residents to get outside and celebrate the outdoors. Classical Revolution - Northern Colorado Melody of Our Landscape - FoCoConcertsforFamilies Location : CSU Griffin Hall and First Presbyterian Church June 10, 2016; July 8, 2016; Sept. 18, 2016 The FCCMS is an organization of classically trained professional musicians dedicated to performing high-quality $4 , 000 $4 , 000 $0 $0 1 00% music in non-traditional settings in an effort to make clasical music more approachable to audiences. Feeding Our Community Ourselves, Inc. FoCo CaWs Bike-In Music Festival at Shire CSA Location : CSU Intramural Fields July 24, 2016 The Bike-In music festival combines favorites of our community - bikes, live music, local music, local food, and local beer. $5 , 000 $55000 $0 $0 1 00% Fort Collins Musicians Association FocoMx2016 Location : Old Town April 22-23, 2016 Festival-goers will be invited to enjoy live performances by Northern Colorado artists from a wide variety of diverse music $5 , 000 $0 $0 $5 , 000 0% genres. FoCoMX will host over 200 Northern Colorado music acts to at over 20 Fort Collins venues and businesses. Geller Center The Best Little Mardi Gras in Fort Collins Location : Hilton Fort Collins March 4, 2016 The FCCMS is an organization of classically trained professional musicians dedicated to performing high-quality $21000 $ 15000 $0 $ 1 , 000 50% music in non-traditional settings in an effort to make clasical music more approachable to audiences. Junior League of Fort Collins 34th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour Location: Neighborhood surrounding E. Elizabeth and S. Stover June 25, 2016 Garden Tour is Junior League's oldest and longest running fundraising event. In return to one of the many parts of Old Town , $ 1 , 500 $ 1 , 500 $0 $0 1 00% Junior League will be having a "Block Party" complete with musicians. 1 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMEND DISTRIBUTIONS CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED N . Colorado Intertribal POWWOW Assoc. 24th Annual Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Art Market Location : Northside Aztlan Community Center April 16- 17, 2016 The audience will experience a colorful celebration of the rich , yet humble diverse cultures of the Native American $5 , 000 $5 , 000 $0 $0 100% people over a two day schedule of events. Openstage Theatre & Company, Inc. The Great Gatsby - Openstage Theatre's Casino Night Location : Griffin Hall , UCA September - November 2016 The Great Gatsby will be Openstage Theatre's 7th annual Casino Night Fundraiser. This event is an opportunity to invite our $5 , 000 $2 , 000 $0 $3 , 000 40% friends and supporters to come together for an exceptional evening of making a difference and connecting to a community Opera Fort Collins , Inc. Afternoon Tea with a Diva Location : Fort Collins Country Club April 17, 2016 The 7th annual fundraising event Afternoon Tea with a Diva. Patrons will enjoy a unique afternoon: a full British tea with $ 1 , 500 $ 1 , 500 $0 $0 100% musical performances. Poudre Landmarks Foundation , Inc. Time Travelers Ball: Equinox Adventures! Location : Community Creative Center March 19 , 2016 The Spring Equinox is the ideal time travel. This event will ignite imaginations and provide a one of a kind event for history $5 , 000 $5 , 000 $0 $0 100% and time travel enthusiasts. Poudre River Public Library District Fort Collins Comic Con Location : Northside Aztlan Community Center August 26-28, 2016 Fort Collins Comic Con's main goal is to encourage youth literacy through comic books and other pop-culture mediums. $5 , 000 $5 , 000 $0 $0 100% Poudre River Public Library District's goal is to bring together geeks of all ages into an affordable family-friendly Con experience. Rocky Mountain Raptor Program A 2nd Chance at Freedom Gala and Auction Location : Hilton Fort Collins February 27 , 2016 The evening includes a fun and elegrant dinner and a silent and live auction. It is an opportunity for staff, volunteers, $2 , 000 $2 , 000 $0 $0 100% supporters and community members to gather together in celebration of the RMRP's mssion and accomplishments. Save the Poudre : Poudre Waterkeeper 2016 Poudre RiverFest Location : 2016 Poudre RiverFest June 4, 2016 The festivals purpose is to promote public education, ecological restoration and celbration of the city's iconic Cache La $3 , 500 $3 , 500 $0 $0 100% Poudre River. Sustainable Living Association Earth Day Fort Collins Location : Civic Center Park April 23, 2016 The event kicks off with a Family Scavenger Hunt and features a combination of activities for the entire family, $5 , 000 $2 , 500 $0 $21500 50% including informational booths and displays, arts & crafts, live music, speakers, local food and a beer garden The Center for Fine Art Photography 2016 Solo Exhibitions Location : The Center for Fine Art Photography March - December 2016 The Center has two galleries dedicated to solo exhibitions. This gives many artists the opportunity to show their work $5 , 000 $4 , 500 $0 $500 90% based on different themes along with the chance for shows to be able to explore an artists work in depth. F nding Requested by Applicants $65, 500 nding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $535000 $0 funded Balance $ 129500 2 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMEND DISTRIBUTIONS CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED of Requested Amounts Funded 81 % Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding. " 3