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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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nding Requested by Applicants $65, 500
nding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $535000 $0
funded Balance $ 129500
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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. "
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