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Home My WebLink About2016-053-07/19/2016-APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2016-053 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS i 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 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 22, 2016, the Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals based on the criteria and considerations set forth in Section 2-203 of the City Code and the Fort Fund Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the use of lodging tax revenues will 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 approve Fort Fund grant disbursements as set forth on Exhibit"A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals above. _1_ Section 2. 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 3. That funds in the total amount of SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($67,840) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account are hereby approved for distribution 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. 2016. FFORTC sEAb, .N Mayor ATTEST: co�o.Pgo City Clerk f -2- City Of EXHIBIT A ,art Collins FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM June 2016 Fort Fund Tier 2; Special Events Fund APPROVED FUNDING CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST ' APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Arcinda Taste of Indonesia-JAVA-Gamelan Collaboration Location:CSU September 16,2016 This event showcases a highlight of Indonesia as a part of Asian culture and includes traditional music and dance $900 $0 $0 $900 0% from the Javanese Palace during the Indoneisan monarchy and Dutch colonial times. Bas Bleu Theatre Company 2016-2017 Readers'Theatre Series Location: Bas Bleu Theatre Company September 2016-June 2017 The Reader's Theatre series is unique to the area,allowing the audience to re-discover the imaginative $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% thrill of'seeing'a play by hearing it skillfully read. Colorado Bach Ensemble Handel's Messiah Location: Griffin Hall;CSU December 17,2016 Colorado Bach Ensemble will present Handel's iconic Christmastime work,The Messiah,which will be made up of $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60% professional muscians. Dance Express A Winter Solstice Celebration Location:The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre December 5&6,2016 A Winter Solstice Celebrationts a new look in December,incorporating dance,music,and dance theatre in an —$3,000 $3,000 $0 $0 100% orginal format,migrating away from the Christmas Rose tradition,bringing new energy to the stage. Disabled esource Services Wine Fast35 Location:Marriott Hotel March 31,2017 Wine Fast in it 35th year brings a great awareness to DRS. $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% Elderhaus Adult Day Program, Inc. 17th Annual Elderhaus Intergration Prom Location:Poudre High School January 20,2017 Elderhaus'Integration Prom is an event to bring the community together.It is an event for all ages,and gives $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0 100% opportunity to meet new people and socialize.The theme this year is"An Enchanted Summer's Evening" Food Bank for Larimer County 17th Annual Elderhaus Intergration Prom Location:The Hilton February 2,2017 Empty Bowls is a community-wide collaboration,where PSD students and local artists donated hand-crafted pottery $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% bowls.Local restaurants donate over 20 different soups,along with salad,bread,coffee,tea,and ice cream. Fort Collins Childre's Theatre Fall Production Location: Lincoln Center Performance Hall November 18-19,2016 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 Night at the Museum Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery September 17,2016 APPROVED FUNDING CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT 8r TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Night at the Museum is a dynamic adults-only experience that will generate revenue,awareness,and support $5,000 $3,500 $0 $1,500 70% for our museum througout our region. Fort Collins Symphony Association Outside the Box YES and POPS Concerts! Location:Timberline Church Juanuray 12,2017&March 24,2017 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 20167Musical Zoo February 12,2017 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. Global Village Museum of Arts & Culture Exhibit:European Heritage-Coming to America Location: Global Village of Arts and Culture November 4,2016-February 18,2017 A series of monthly programs for adults and youth will be scheduled to share the stories and legends of European $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0 100% migrations to America—including stones from Ft.Collins settlers,discover your geneaology and your DNA genetic heritage HalfMoon Arts Music in the Gallery Location: Ft.Collins Senior Center October 22,2016 A musical performance event that will feature local Colorado Junior High and High School youth.Youth will be $3,500 $2,000 $0 $1,500 57% performing a variety of music including blue grass,folk,dassical and pop music. High Performance Dance Theatre HPDT2016,,2017Season Location: Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre October 7-18,2016 February 10-11,2017 HPDT is featuring"Return to the Cabaret"and the"20th Anniversary Gala.The audience will be entertained by talented $3,000 $2,100 $0 $900 70% dancers and singers.Inspired by cabaret style musicals and dubs,this show travels back to a time when jazz was a live and hot! Larimer Choral Society(DBA Larimer Chorale Singing for Seniors—Summer 2016 Session Location:Christ United Methodist Church;Griffin Hall;CSU June 14-August 24,2016 Summer 2016 session,which includes 10 two-hour rehearsals and a final concert.The program actively demonstrates $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80% the health benefits of singing and the teambuilding and companionship that come from singing in a choir. Laudamus Chamber Chorale Laudamus Chamber Chorale Location: Plymouth Congregational Church November 19, 2016 "The Sceptered Isle"is the theme of a concert to be presented at Plymouth Congregational Church in Fort Collins. $3,500 $0 $0 .$3,500 0% This concert will focus on English choral music ranging from Britten's"Festival Te Deum"to folk song arragnements. Lincoln Center Support League Contemporary Ceramics Location:The Lincoln Center;CSU; Pottery Studio September 9-October 29,2016 Contemporary Ceramics is a collaborative symposium-style project between the Fort Collins Lincoln Center $4,440 $4,440 $0 $0 100% and CSU's Department of Art.The collaborative program highlights some of the very best artists and ideas working in ceramics today. Noco Artists, Inc. The Seasons Location: Downtown Artery August 2016-May 2017 The Seasons will include four concerts with multiple performances at the Downtown Arley. $5,000 $3,500 $0 $'I,500 70.% pera Fort Collins Guild Songs in Summer APPROVED FUNDING CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Location:The Hixon Residence August 4,2016 Featured artists will take the stage in a garden setting along with a trio of younger singers during a time of year $2,000 $1,500 $0 $500 75% when the community offers many musical opportunities but none of the semi-classical variety. Poudre River Public Library District FoCo Book Festival:Brewing Up Books Location:Wolverine Farm Publick House;Downtown Artery;New Belgium;Old Firehouse Books October 22,2016 One-day literary festival that includes workshops,panel discussions,demonstrations,lecture,readings and book $5,000 $1,300 $0 $3,700 26% signings.The intended audience will listen to,interact with and meet authors on beer,coffee,and tea brewing. PYCH Project Youth and Chamber Music Off the Book WinterFest Location:Various venues in Old Town Ft.Collins January 26-29,2017 This year's festival represents the easy conversation between music and literature. $3,500 $3,000 $0 $500 86% Urban Lab at CSU Urban Lab"Off the Rail"Design Competition Location:Galvanize October 7,2016 The Urban Lab is conducting a three-stage design competition in partnership with the City of Ft.Collins,the DDA, $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60% and CSU. Total Funding Requested by Applicants $87,840 Total Funding Approved $67,840 $0 Total Unfunded Balance $20,000 % of Requested Amounts Funded 77% Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding." L