1998-096-Accepting A Sculpture From Paul Wilson As A Gift Honoring George And Ruth BaratiRESOLUTION 1998 -96
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ACCEPTING A SCULPTURE FROM PAUL WILSON AS A GIFT
HONORING GEORGE AND RUTH BARATI
WHEREAS, the artist Paul Wilson has offered to gift a redwood sculpture to the Town
in honor of Maestro George Barati and his wife Ruth to acknowledge their many contributions as
teachers and friends to the Los Gatos and Saratoga communities; and
WHEREAS, Town Council wishes to encourage the placement of art in public places;
and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission has recommended to Council that the artwork be
accepted as a gift for installation in the ivy area in front of the Pageant Avenue entrance to the
Library; and
WHEREAS, a Gift Receipt has been prepared and is attached as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: that it authorizes the Town Manager to execute
the loan receipt attached as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the 15th day of June, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Mayor Linda Lubeck.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Randy Attaway, Jan Hutchins.
ABSTAIN: None
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SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF L GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
Exhibit A
TOWN OF LOS GATOS�
GIFT RECEIPT
The undersigned, herein called "Donor," hereby assign, transfer and give to the
Town of Los Gatos, herein called "Donee," its successors and assignees, the
object or objects of art described as follows: (Please provide all pertinent
information; Title, Artist's name(s), date, height x width x depth, weight,
materials or media, donor's estimated value in hlnrk iArro,- )
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Height x wid h x n• , (�•w iX..zi`� x' /� '� / �� --
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The gift is made by Donor unconditionally and without the reservation of any
right or interest in the above described personal property. Donor affirms that
he /she owns said object(s) and that to the best of his/her knowledge, has good
and complete right, title and interest to give. The Donor hereby releases the
Town from all liability with respect to any loss or damages to the object(s)
referred to in the "Gift Agreement" while they are in possession or in transit.
Donor agrees that the Town of Los Gatos shall not cover such objects with
insurance.
I have read a d understand the "Conditions
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Donor
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The Town of Los Gatos acknowledges receipt of your offer to give the Town of Los
Gatos the item described on the previous page. Formal notification of action
on this offered gift will come after the regular meeting of the Los Gatos Town
Council.
DATE:
Town Manager
February, 1989
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONDITIONS OF GIFT RECEIPT
Possession of the item(s) listed on the face of this receipt is accepted by the
Town of Los Gatos subject to the following conditions:
1. All items accepted into the collection of the Town of Los Gatos will become
exclusive and absolute property of the Town of Los Gatos and may be
displayed, loaned, retained or disposed of in the best interests of the
Town of Los Gatos.
2. The Town of Los Gatos will not, and shall not be required to carry any
insurance against loss or destruction of or damage to such item. The Town
of Los Gatos will not be required to exercise greater precautions for the
care and the safety of such objects than it exercises with respect to its
own property of same or similar nature.
3. If the Town of Los Gatos decides not to accept the item and so notifies
the owner, the owner has thirty (30) days from the date of notification
to reclaim the item. If the item is not reclaimed, the Town of Los Gatos
shall have the right to dispose of such property in any manner it may
choose, or to place it in storage at the owner's risk and expense.
4. The Town of Los Gatos may require a written order from the owner (or his
duly authorized agent or legal representative) before it releases the item
described on the face of this agreement.
February. 1989
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