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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: ba s 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."