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Home My WebLink About2018-017-02/20/2018-APPROVING FORT FUND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RESOLUTION 2018-017 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- 25E 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(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 January 31, 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"; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the grant disbursements set forth in Exhibit "A" serve a public purpose and benefit the community because they promote cultural development and programming activities within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: -1- Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That funds in the total amount of FORTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($40,595) 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 20th day of February, A.D. 2018. (:3a4yor ATTEST: of FORr� •.o may• ,•.. .. .<< City Cl " SEAL : cOLORAbq -2- City Of GRANT PROGRAM EXHIBIT A Fort Collins FORT FUND JANUARY 2018 Fort Fund Project Support ll Approved Funding CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED ARC I N DA Classical to Contemporary—Javanese Gamelan Music and Dance Location:CSU April 27,2018 This event showcases a highlight of Indonesia as a part of Asian culture and includes traditional music and dance $2,000 $1,500 $0 $500 75% from the Javanese Palace during the Indonesian monarchy and Dutch colonial times. Cinco de Mayo of Northern Colorado, Inc. 2018 Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo Festival Location:Old Town Square and Walnut Street Corridor May 5-6,2018 The Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo festival will feature continuous entertainment which will include Local and Traveling,bands, $5,000 $4,250 $0 $750 85% Madachis,Mexican Folklore Dance,Food Vendors,Business vendors,Non-Profit Booths,Community Speaker,Pinatas.KidZone area CREATE PLACES, INC. Finding Your Way NORTH Location:The North Fort April-October,2018 Three day-long pop-up cultural events to be presented free of charge in open air locations in the North Fort,and a pop-up $5,000 $0 - $0 $5,000 0% bike and walk wayfinding campaign to be installed at the first event and last through these months and beyond. DANCE EXPRESS Studio Concert 2018 Location:Fort Collins Senior Center May,2018 Once a year,Dance Express troupe members present a concert of unique choreography developed over the course of several rehearsals $2,500 $1,875 $0 $625 75% express personal styles of dance creativity.Studio Concert 2018 is a dance production presenting solo and group dance works. DENVER ARTS+TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT MORPHOS Digital Dome Artist in Residence Location:Fort Collins Museum of Discovery May 11-13,2018 The audience will experience the world premiere of cutting-edge immersive interactive digital artwork curated through a $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80% three part process;open call,hand selected works,and culmination of a one month artist-in-residence. Downtown Business Association St.Patrick's Day Parade Location:Downtown Fort Collins March 17,2018 The Downtown St.Patrick's Day Parade is a three-decades-running community celebration that winds along the streets of $5,000 $4,000 $0 $'I,000• 80% historic downtown Ft.Collins. Fort Collins Opera Guild Opera Appreciation Location:Hixon Residence;Avogandro's Number August 9,2018 and Last Sunday of every month except December The speck events sponsored by OFC Guild are Songs in the Summer and Arias.Songs in the Summer is comprised social $3,500 $2,975 $0 $525 85% time with food and drink,followed by a musical program.Arias is comprised of four performers that play in a pub setting. INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD ODYSSIAD&FESTIVAL international Keyboard Odyssiad&Festival(IKOF)in the Community Location:MacKenzie Place and Center for the Arts,CSU June 20-23,2018 International Keyboard Odyssiad&Festival IKOF will present free concerts featuring two intemationaly acclaimed pianists $2,700 $2,295 $0 $405 85% Ito the Fort Collins elderly and disabled. Approved Funding CULTURAL PERCENT OF FUNDING DEVELOPMENT& TOURISM UNFUNDED REQUEST APPLICANT PROPOSED EVENT/DATE REQUESTS PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING BALANCE FUNDED National Association for Interpretation 2018 Poudre RiverFest Location:Oxbow area across from New Belgium Brewery June 2,2018 The mission is to promote public education,restoration and celebration of the City's iconic Cache La Poudre River. $4,000 $3,200 $0 $800 80% N. Colorado Intertribal POWWOW Assoc. 2&h Annual Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Art Market Location:Northside Aztlan Community Center April 7-8,2018 The audience will experience a colorful celebration of the rich,yet humble diverse cultures of the Native American $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80% people over a two day schedule of events. Poudre Heritage Alliance Poudre Pour Location:Camegie Center for Creativity and Heritage Courtyard March 31,2618 The Poudre Pour highlights the major ingredient that makes local craft brews so tasty...WATER from the Poudre Riverl $5,000 $4,250 $0 $750 85% An afternoon of FUN and LEARNING will include 11 craft beer stations,natural soda tastings;appetizers:special guest speakers,etc. Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc. Avery House Old-Fashioned 4th of July Location:The 1879 Avery House and grounds July 4,2018 Celebrate and old-fashioned July 4th at the 9th annual 1879 Avery House.Free event features live music,old-fashioned $5,000 $4,250 $0 $750 85% games,crafts,activities,booths,food trucks,and more. Sustainable Living Association Earth Day Fort Collins Location:Civic Center Park April 21,2018 The event kicks off with a Family Scavenger Hunt and features a combination of activities for the entire family, $5,000 $4,000 $0 $1,000 80% including informational booths and displays,arts 8 crafts,five music,speakers,local food and a beer garden Total Funding Requested by Applicants $54,700 Total Funding Recommended for disbursement by CRB $40,595 $0 Total Unfunded Balance $14,105 of Requested Amounts Funded Scores are based on application materials and Fort Fund's"Criteria for Funding." '