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RESOLUTION 2018-071
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 June 27, 2018, 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
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 THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($35,400) 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 17th
day of July, A.D. 2018.
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Fit Collins FORT FUND GRANT PROGRAM
June 2018
Project Support Il June 2018
Approved Funding
CULTURAL RESOURCES
BOARD
RECOMMENDATION
PERCENT OF
FUNDING UNFUNDED REQUEST
APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS Fort Fund 1 Fort Fund2 BALANCE FUNDED
Colorado Bach Ensemble 2018-2019Season
Location: St.Luke's Episcopal Church,Griffin Concert Hall,UCA,Organ Recital Hall ,
Three concerts at three different venues.Bach's Cantata#180 at St.Lukes Episcopal Church,Handel's Messiah at Griffin Concert $5,000 $4,250 $0 $0 85%
Hall.Bach's Coffee Cantata,Wedding Cantata and Brandenberg Concerto#3 at Organ Recital Hall at the UCA.
Elderhaus Senior Prom Senior Prom 2019
Location:Poudre Valley High School January 18,2019
Provide holistic and therapeutic daytime care to senior and adults with disabilities.The Senior Prom is a non fundraising event $3,000 $2,400 --6$0 $0 80%
intended to unite the community.It is intergenerational and enjoyed by persons of all ages and capabilities
Fort Collins Children's Theatre Fort Collins Children's Theatre Fall Musical
Location:Lincoln Center Performance Hall November 16-18th 2018 "
Fall family musical production of the Little Mermaid.Will feature actors aged 11-17 for five performances.Will feature live orchestra, $5,000 $4,500 $0 $0 90%
memorable characters.Will attract a broad audience.Reasonably priced for young families.
Friends of the Symphony/FC Symphony Guild Musical Zoo
Location:Timberline Church March 3,2019
Main events include a"Petting Zoo"where musician mentors demonstrate range of symphonic instruments.This includes 14 instrument $5,000 $4,250 $0 $0 85%
petting zoos.How they are played and the music they make allowing children to hold and play. '
High Performance Dance Theatre 201812019 Season of Dance
Location:Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre Sept 21-23,2018 Feb 22-23,2019
Featuring Shimmies and Shakes Junior and High Performance Circus.Featuring dancers as young as 6 and up.Productions $3,000 $2,550 $0 $0 85%
highlight the 50's and then you will be brought into the day in the life of a circus performer with fitness,aerial silks.
Approved Funding
CULTURAL RESOURCES
BOARD
RECOMMENDATION
PERCENT OF
FUNDING UNFUNDED REQUEST
APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS Fort Fund 1 Fort Fund2 BALANCE FUNDED
Poudre River Public Library District Fort Collins Comic con 2018
Location:Northside Arilan Community Center August 25-26.2018
Two days of interesting panels(Gasses,hands-on demos,open forums,lectures,screenings.Meant to encourage youth $5,000 $5,000 ' $0 $0 100%
literacy through comic books and other pop-culture mediums.Bring geeks together of all ages and types.
PYCH Project Youth and Chamber Music Winterfesf 2019
Jan 27-Feb 3,2019
Blending music with a science-oriented theme.This season's theme is the connection of between music and nature.Nature is a universal $5,000 $4,250 $0 $0 855%
source of inspiration for music and art through the ages.Featuring speakers that increase mindfulness and well--being.
STAMP-Sustainable Touring For Artists, MusiciaFOCO Road Show
Location:Lander,Casper,Laramie WY October 11-13,2018
Educating bands about sustainable touring practices.With partners through lectures,classes and symposiums. $5,000 $0 $0 $0 0%
Carbon neutral tour.Use of biodiesel fuel and carbon mitigation.On the job training provided.
Windsor Community Playhouse Fort Collins Fringe Festival 2018
Location:Lyric Cinema,FCMOD,Bas Bleu Theatre July 26-29,2018
Performance art that is off the beaten path.Chance for the artists to present unique works,venues live performances and new ways $5,00,0 $5,000 $0 $0 100%
of shaping a story.Short rapid fire pieces presented in all venues for 4 days
Wolverine Farm Publishing Water.Works
Location:Waterworks 2005 N.Overland Trail Sept 21-22,2018
Cutting edge piece of immersive theatre without traditional boundary between audienceand performer.Audience is transported $4,000 $3,200 $0 $0 80%
back in time by composite characters with the beauty of modern dancers intregrated into the landscape.
Total Funding Requested by Applicants $45,000
Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $35,400 $0
Total Unfunded Balance $0
of Requested Amounts Funded 79%
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