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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.
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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.
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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.'