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Moraga council accepts $20,000 donation for pear sculpture at Moraga Commons
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The Town Council approved a resolution accepting two donations, totaling $20,000, to fund a pear sculpture to be placed in Moraga Commons Park and thanked major donors; the consent item passed unanimously.
The Moraga Town Council voted to accept donations funding a pear sculpture to be placed at Moraga Commons Park.
Council member Wolokey moved to approve consent calendar item 6.2, which the staff described as a $20,000 donation (two $10,000 contributions) from Sue Olson and the Moraga Park Foundation. Council discussion acknowledged long-term donors and local arts support; an Art and Public Spaces Committee member described the sculptor as an internationally known artist who had offered a favorable price.
The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote with no recorded no votes. After the vote the mayor thanked donors and the Art and Public Spaces Committee for their work. The transcript indicates the council’s vote as “Aye” from those present and a motion comment “Measure passes.”
The town will work with the park foundation and the donor to finalize placement in Moraga Commons and coordinate installation logistics with staff.
