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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-026-02/19/2019-APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS 1 RESOLUTION 2019=026 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- 250 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 Sections 2-203(3) and 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(2) 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 23, 2019, 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 asset forth in 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 set forth 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 FORTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($40,250) from the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account are hereby,approved for distribution as set forth in Exhibit "A". Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 19th day of February,A.D. 2019. Qayorj ATTEST: 1011.f ORr� -kO ` City Cif [ SEAL ?N cO�ORPOO -2- City of GRANT PROGRAM Ex"ISIr A Fart Collins FORT FUND JANUARY 2019 Fort Fund Project Support tit Approved Funding CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& UNFUNDED 'REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED:EVENT/DATE'• REQUESTS PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED ARCINDA Gamelan with Ramayana Ballet Location:CSU April 27,2019 This event promotes cultural hestage using Gamelan(brass gWhona percussen)psis Javanese dance lo pmmoe $2,000 $1,750 $250 88% the...of Indonesia. Cinco de Mayo of Northern Colorado,Inc. 2019 Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo Festival Location:Old Town Square and Walnut Street Corridor May 4-5;2019 The Norman Colorado Ciro de Mayo festival we feahne conmhuous enleneahmerrt wNch wa include Local and Traveling earns, $5,000 $5,000 $0 100% MarisJiia,Mauan Foklors came,Fees Vendors,Business Vendors,N F rcfd Booths,Community Speakm,Pirates,KidZone area Fort Collins Musicians Association Fort Collins Music Experiment Location:Downtown April 26.-27,2019 Showcases the Colorado musk scene whie creating awaremss siwut the evousence of coal music suppon.M provide $5,000 $4,250 $750 85% a platform for a diverse army of aunts to dspey their tAems.Over 300 Mats are trhited.collaboration with oral vemrn. Lincoln'Center Support League - ChAdren's Summer Concert Series Location:Outdoor lawn of the Lincoln Center June 12;19,26/July 10,17,2019 Series of five one hour pert rnna s on Wednesday mornings.This introduces young people to Miforming eta.This connects ohikrsn $5,000 $4,500 '$500 90% to oulWrai engagement A a very young age. Free access a rig h quality outdoor perform um,experiences.Qowing value of community Northern'Colorado Intertribal Powwow Assoc. 271h Annual Spring Contest Powwow&Art Market Location:Northside Aztlan Community Center April 13-14,2019 Comprised of X different tribes demonstrating dancing,singing including tartan styes such as Jingb,Fancy Shawl,Fancy $5,000 $5,000 $0 '100a/e Feather,Chicken.Cyan vand.will sea handmade items and Aso demonstrate their artistry and akas. Opera'Fon Collins Guild Opera Appreciation'2019-2020 Location:Avogadro's August 6 through last Sunday of November Promoles the sty of opera and classical vial performances at Avogadma plus tw Songs of Summer hosed by the How $3,500 $3,500 $0 100% family.The singers am beginning their tamers and are vocal music students ham CSU and UNC. Poudre HerltageAlliance Poudre Pour Carnegie Center&Heritage Courtyard March 30,2019 Educal ceamation of waer ananwan of hm and leaning win lashings from kcal breweries and rwrvakalrolk $5,000 $4,000 $1;000 80% beverages.Dswssion of useheuse of water from the Pinata river and intimi the youth aclinuss.Brings together community City Of EXHIBIT A F� Collins FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM JANUARY 2019 Fort Fund Project Support It Approved Funding CULTURAL PERCENTOF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& UNFUNDEDREQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Poudre Landmarks Foundation Avery House OM Fashioned 4th of July Location:Avery House July 4th'2019 10am-2pm Listen to the Bluagns.Patriots,tour Avery House for free,learn about local histroy,wn dress up m viaonen clothes $5,000 $4,250 $750 85% Eryoy okl erne craft making,can play a uet&bean bap toss.Can N"ase tWmts aM popoomn at old oval bras. STAMP-Sustainable Touring for Artists,Musicians&Performers STAMP Educational Module Program Location:Music District,Magnolia.Room,Wolverine Press,Artery,Avo's Feb.15,May 15,Aug 15,Nov 15,2019 To provide teaching module,v professional touring musicians to host Pwd p sustainable tromp mdices ror $5,000 $3,750 l $1,250 75% inadividub,busnesses and ror me envvonmem. Sustainable Living,Association Earth Day Fort Collins 2019 Location:Civic Center Park Apol 20,2019 an Annual Eanth Day.Admission is tree but attendees are asked to donate non penums,le food.lnronmatiwal booths,W. $5,000 $4,250 $750 85% music pno Med by owl musicans eM high school bands.Enwumps presenotioNwnsmvalion of planes. Total Funding Requested by Applicants $45,500 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement:byCRB $40,250 Total Unfunded Balance $5;250 %of Requested Amounts Funded -88% Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's'Criteria for Funding.'