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Home My WebLink About2017-019-02/21/2017-APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2017-019 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 25-252 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 February 1, 2017, 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 set forth above. 4- 1 ^1 Section 2. That funds in the total amount of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($64,850) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account are hereby approved for distribution set forth on Exhibit "A". Section 3. That funds in the total amount of EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account, budgeted for the Fort Fund program January 2017 funding session, are hereby reserved for allocation during the. April 2017 funding session. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st day of February, A.D. 2017. Mayor ATTEST: FORT�oL fps SEAL City Clerk �oLORP. ° -2- l .Cityof Collins FUND GRANT PROGRAM JANUARX 2017 Fort Fund Tier 2: Special Events Fund EXHIBIT A APPROVED FUNDING CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED ARCINDA Javanese Gamelan,Fiddler and Dance Location:CSU April 28,2017 This event showcases a highlight of Indonesia as a part of Asian culture and includes traditional music and dance $850 $600 $0 $250 71% from the Javanese Palace during the Indoneisan monarchy and Dutch colonial times Bas Bleu Theatre Company The Mythology,Science and Myster of Dirt Location:Bas Blau Theatre Company Sept.2017,March/April 2018 A week-long"Movement and Myth"in-school residency in Fall 2017 will be followed by schools tour of a new play in $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% Spring 2018. Cinco de Mayo of Northern Colorado FC Northem Colorado Cince de Mayo Festival 2017 Location:Old Town Square and Walnut Street Corridor May 5-6,2017 The Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo festival will feature continuous entertainment which will include Local and Traveling,bands, $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% Manachis,Mexican Folklore Dance,Food Vendors,Business Venors,Non-Profit Booths,Community Speaker,Pinatats,KidZone area City of Fort Collins Recreation Dept. Kites in the Park Festival Location:Spring Canyon Community Park May 21,2017 This is a free community event that caters to all ages and abilities in a carnival like festival. It allows the Recreation $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% Dept.to feature their beautiful community park and encourages residents to get outside and celebrate the outdoors Downtown Business Association St.Patrick's Day Parade Location:Downtown Fort Collins March 11,2017 The Downtown St.Patrick's Day Parade is a three-decades-running community celebration that winds along the streets of $5,000 $2,000 $0 $3,000 40% historic downtown Ft.Collins. Junior League of Fort Collins 35th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour Location:Country Club Area-Nedrah Acres June 25,2017 Garden Tour is Junior League's oldest and longest running fundraising event.In return to one of the many parts of Old Town, $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0 100% Junior League will be having a"Block Party"complete with musicians, Lincoln Center Support League Children's Summer series Location:Old Town Wednesday's in June and July 2017 ' The Children's Summer Series is highly engaging program specifically curated to excite,enlighten and educate young $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% people in our community.The series encompasses five one-hour live performances on the Lincoln Center front lawn National Association for Interpretation 2017 Poudre RiverFest Location:Legacy Park,Lee Martinez Park,along Poudre River June 3,2017 The purpose of the Poudre RiverFest is to promote public education,ecological restoration and celebration of the city's $5,000 $3,750 $0 $1,250 75% iconic Cache La Poudre River. N.Colorado Intertribal Powwow Assoc. 251h Annual Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Art Market Location:Northside Aztlan Community Center April 8-9,2017 The audience will experience a colorful celebration of the rich,yet humble diverse cultures of the Native American $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% people over a two day schedule of events. APPROVED FUNDING CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED Openstage Theatre&Company,Inc. Casino Night, 1950's Havana Heat Location:Lincoln Center April 23;Sept.24;Dec. 1,2017 The Great Gatsby will be Openstage Theatre's 7th annual Casino Night Fundraiser.This event is an opportunity to invite our $5,000 $2,000 $0 $3,000 40% friends and supporters to come together for an exceptional evening of making a difference and connecting to a communih Opera Fort Collins, Inc. Performance-based fund raising events Location:Fort Collins Country Club April 17,2016 The 8th annual fundraising event Afternoon Tea with a Diva.Patrons will enjoy a unique afternoon:a full British tea with $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% musical performances. Poudre Landmarks Foundation,Inc. Time Travelers Ball:April Fools! Location:Agave Room,Rio Grande Restaurant April 1,2017 The Spring Equinox is the ideal time travel.This event will ignite imaginations and provide a one of a kind event for history $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% and time travel enthusiasts. Poudre River Public Library District Fort Collins Comic Con 2017 Location:Northside Aztlan Community Center August 26-27,2017 ` Fort Collins Comic Con's main goal is to encourage youth literacy through comic books and other pop-culture mediums. $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 Poudre River Public Library District's goal is to bring together geeks of all ages into an affordable family-friendly Con experience. Public Radio for the Front Range KRFC's Birthday Bash Location:Agave Room March 24,2017 _ KRFC's Birthday Bash is a big,dance-your-butt-off party,celebration community radio,local music,and KRFC's listeners. $3,000 $2,500 $0 $500 83% Rocky Mountain Raptor Program A 2nd Chance at Freedom Gala and Auction Location:Hilton Fort Collins February 25,2017 The evening includes a fun and elegrant dinner and a silent and live auction. It is an opportunity for staff,volunteers, $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0 100% supporters and community members to gather together in celebration of the RMRP's mssion and accomplishments Sustainable Living Association Earth Day Fort Collins 2017 Location:Civic Center Park April 22,2017 The event kicks off with a Family Scavenger Hunt and features a combination of activities for the entire family, $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% including informational booths and displays,arts&crafts,live music,speakers,local food and a beer garder The Center for Fine Art Photography 2017,Solo Exhibitions - Location:The Center for Fine Art Photography March-December 2017 The Center has two galleries dedicated to solo exhibitions. This gives many artists the opportunity to show their work $5,000 $5,000 $0 $0 100% 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 $72,850 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $64,850 $0 Total Unfunded Balance $8,000 %of Requested Amounts Funded _ 89% Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding."