HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-053-05/16/2006-ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2006-053
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCES
BOARD REGARDING FORT FUND DISBURSEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City disburses funds from the City's Cultural Development and
Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account in accordance with the provisions of
Section 25-244 of the City Code through its Fort Fund Program; and
WHEREAS,the City's Cultural Resources Board reviews applications for Fort Fund monies
and makes recommendations to the City Council in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 2-203(3) of the City Code, and administrative guidelines for the Fort Fund program (the
"Fort Fund Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Cultural Development
and Programming Account was established for the purpose of funding cultural development and
programming activities; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 25-244 of the City Code,the Tourism Programming
Account was established for the purpose of funding tourist-related special events, because it is
generated from the portion of the lodging tax that is designated for the promotion of convention and
visitor activities; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of April 26, 2006, the City's Cultural Resources Board
recommended funding for various proposals as set forth on Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the criteria and considerations set forth in
Section 2-203 and the Fort Fund Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the proposals recommended by the City's Cultural Resources Board provide
a public benefit to the Fort Collins communityby supporting cultural development and programming
activities, and promote the utilization of public accommodations within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to adopt the recommendations of the City's Cultural
Resources Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that funds in the total amount of NINETY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY
SIX DOLLARS($90,526)in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account and in the
total amount of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR
DOLLARS($23,324)in the City's Tourism Programming Account be distributed in accordance with
the recommendations of the City's 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 16th
day of May, A.D. 2006.
V'
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk I&ikcf
EXHIBIT "N'
FORT FUND-APRIL 2006
AMOUNT FINAL AMOUNT
REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
ORGANIZATION/CONTACT EVENT/DATE FUND 1 FUND 2
(tourism)
Bas Blau Theatre Company 2006-2007 Season $12,000 $9.000 $3,000
Canyon Concert Ballet 2006-2007 Dance Season $10,000 $5,000 $0
CI of Fort Collins Recreation Division 2006 Pottery Visiting Artists Series $698 0' 0'
City ry 9
Discovery Center Science Museum 2006-2007 Museum Programs $12.000 $9,000 $3,000
Foothills Pops Band 2006-2007 Season $1,000 $650 $0
Fort Collins Museum 2006-2007 Exhibition and $12,000 $9,000 $3,000
Programming Season
Fort Collins Museum 2006-2007 Exhibition Series $12,000 $9,000 $3,000
of Contemporary Art
Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra 2006-2007 Concert Series $12.000 $10.500 $1,500
Fort Collins Wind Symphony 2006-2007 Season $4,550 $3,000 $0
Friends of Traditional Dance 2006-2007 Season $9,000 $3,000 $1,500
Front Range Chamber Players 2006-2007 Concert Season $6,500 $3,200 $0
The Larimer Chorale 2006-2007 30th Anniversary $10,000 $6,500 $1,000
Season
Openstage Theatre 2006-2007 Season $12,000 $9,000 $3,000
The Rainbow Chorus 2006-2007 Season $9,200 $6.176 $1,324
Rocky Mountain Sustainable
Living Association 2006-2007 Art Exhibits $12,000 $3,000 $3,000
2006 Fair
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies 2006-2007 Concert Season $6,000 $4.500 $0
$140,948 $90.526 $23,324
TOTAL
BOLD=TOURISM PROGRAMMING ACCOUNT
'These events were not recommended for grants due to low scores.Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding."