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Home My WebLink About2015-028-03/03/2015-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2015-028 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, seventy-five percent of all revenues received by the City from lodging tax are reserved for promotion of convention and visitor activities; and twenty-five percent of those revenues are reserved for cultural development and programming; 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 1 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 28, 2015, the Cultural Resources Board recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, 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 recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board. 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 recommended by the Cultural Resources Board on January 28, 2015, serves a public purpose that benefits the community. Section 2. That funds in the total amount of FIFTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($52,200) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) in the Tourism Programming Account, are hereby approved for distribution 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 3rd day of March, A.D. 2015. op vonr _ SE,4.L y Ma r ATTEST: CO<ORADO: City Clerk - 2 - Fit Cothns FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM JANUARY 2015 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 1 ARCINDA Taste of Indonesia Location:CSU/International House June 5,2015 This event showcases a highlight of Indonesia as apart of Asian culture and includes traditional music and dance t $1,000 $500 $O $SOO $0% from the Javanese Palace during the Indoneisan monarchy and Dutch colonial times. 2 Cinco de Mayo of Northern Colorado FC Northern Colorado Cince de Mayo Festival 2015 Location: Northside Aztlan Center&Heritage Park May 1-3,2015 The event will include live,free performances for the community along with food,arts,crafts,a KidZone,a $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% Grand Dance,and a Car Show. 3 City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept. Kites in the Park Festival Location:Spring Canyon Community Park May 17,2015 This is a free community event that caters to all ages and abilities in a carnival like festival. It allows the Recreation $4,200 $4,200 $0 $0 100% Dept.to feature their beautiful community park and encourages residents to get outside and celebrate the outdoors. 4 Colorado Bach Ensemble Colorado Bach Festival 2015 Location:CSU Griffin Hall and First Presbyterian Church June 6-13,2015 In the spirit of the early mining town's opera houses,the CBE maintains the cultural traditions of performing great $5,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 60% musical works of Europe in the American West and brings the gift of Bach's music to Fort Collins with this festival. 5 Colorado State University- DECA Mountain West Music Fest Location: CSU Intramural Fields May 2,2015 This music festival will include food vendors,a beer garden,a bazaar for musicians to showcase their products, $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000 O% services music and merchandise,along with numerous activities and games. 6 Disabled Resource Services Wine Fest 33 Location: Fort Collins Marriott Hotel March 27,2015 This is an annual Northern Colorado premier wine tasting event with music,as well as a live and silent auction. The $2,500 $0 $2,500 $0 1 00% proceeds benefit Disabled Resource Services and the people with disabilities that they serve. Fort Collins Chamber Music Society Melodyof Our History:FoCo Concert for Kids Location: FCMOD/Heritage Park/Old Town Square July,August and October 2015 The FCCMS is an organization of classically trained professional musicians dedicated to performing high-quality $3,200 $3,200 $0 $0 100% music in non-traditional settings in an effort to make Gasical music more approachable to audiences. e Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 3rd Annual Night for the Museum Gala Location: Hilton Fort Collins February 21,2015 This annual event will feature'world'background music,a live auction,a meetlgreetwith games,trivia and a $1,500 $1,200 - $0 $300 80% sit down dinner. CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED 9 IMPACT Dance Company Glory(us)Ride! Location: New Belgium Brewing Company February 27,2015 This event is designed to celebrate the rich history of the company and raise awaremenss of their programs. They $2,000 $1,200 $0 $800 60% are targeting long time supporters along with a new demographic which includes brewery and bicycling affidonados. # Larimer Chorale Singing for Seniors Fall 2015 Session Location:Griffin Hall, UCA September-November 2015 This community program actively demonstates the health benefits of singing and the teambuilding and $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% companionship that come from singing in a choir. # Launch Haus Charitable Foundation Fort Collins Startup Week Location:Old Town May 26-31,2015 This multi-day festival brings together entrepreneur,investors,creatives,and small business people from around the $5,000 $0 $0 $5,000 0% country for free cutting edge workshops,keynotes,performances,mentor sessions and networking socials # Lincoln Center Support League 2015 Children's Summer Series Location: Lincoln Center June 10,17,24 and,July 8,15,2015 The series includes five live performances held outside on the lawn. The audience will experince peformances $3,500 $3,200 $O $30O 91% from a variety of genres and is intended to introduce the audience of mostly young people to the performing arts. # N. Colorado Intertribal POWWOW Assoc. 23rd Annual Spring Contest Powwow B Indian Market Location: Northside A711an Community Center April 18-19.2015 The audience will experience a colorful celebration of the rich,yet humble diverse cultures of the Native American $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 00% people over a two day schedule of events. # Opera Fort Collins 2015 Events Location:Fort Collins Country Club/Lory Student Center Theatre April 19,September 27,and December 4, 2015 All three events are performance based,live entertainment fundraisers. Events include a humorous mini opera,a $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% dinner with locally produced ingredients and a combo auction/dinner/performance to kick off the holiday season. # Project Youth and Chamber Music Off the Hook Chamber Music Festival Location:Various venues in Old Town June 8-29,2015 The festival is packed with a wide range of performances,classes,lectures,and films,as well a 5-day music $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80% workshop for children. The theme this year is"Light,Film,Discussion:Music in Action" # Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Poudre RiverFest Location: Legacy Park, along the Poudre River trail May 30,2015 The RiverFest is a free,one-day celebration of the Cache la Poudre River,a significant natural resource and $5,000 $3,500 $0 $1,500 70% recreational corridor in Fort Collins. The event theme is river education,restoration and celebration. # Rocky Mountain Raptor Program A 2nd Chance at Freedom Gala and Auction Location: Hilton Fort Collins February 28,2015 The evening includes a fun and elegrant dinner and a silent and live auction. It is an opportunity for staff,volunteers, $1,000 $700 $0 $300 70% supporters and community members to gather together in celebration of the RMRP's mssion and accomplishments. # Sustainable Living Association Earth Day Fort Collins Location: Civic Center Park April 18,2015 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD RECOMMENDATION CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED The event kicks off with a Family scavenger Hunt and features a combination of activities for the entire family, $5,000 $4,500 $0 $500 90% inciuding informational booths and displays,arts&crafts,live music,speakers,local food and a beer garden u The Center for Fine Art Photography North and Gould Gallery Solo Exhibition Location:The Center for Fine Art Photography March-December 2015 The Center has two galleries dedicated to solo exhibitions. This gives many artists the opportunity to show their work $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80% based on different themes along with the chance for shows to be able to explore an artists work in depth. Total Funding Requested by Applicants 73,900 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $52,200 $2,500 Total Unfunded Balance $19,200 % of Requested Amounts Funded 74%a Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's "Criteria for Funding."