Issue · Public art
Pollinator sculpture at Fox Ridge Park
Council endorsed a pollinator sculpture at Fox Ridge Park and authorized a call to artists. The Commission on Public Art deck states a project budget of $7,500.
Official minutes of the November 10 meeting are not posted yet.
Current status
Pending official minutes
Council endorsed a pollinator sculpture at Fox Ridge Park and authorized a call to artists on November 10, 2026, announced 6-0-1. Official minutes are not yet posted.
Background
The Commission on Public Art proposes a pollinator sculpture at Fox Ridge Park and asks Council to endorse the concept and authorize a call to artists. The Commission's FY 2027 Adopted Budget includes $7,500 for the project, covering artist fees, materials, and installation; the memo says the final cost will depend on the selected artist and design, and is not expected to exceed that amount. The Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed the project at its October 21, 2026 meeting and selected a preferred site on the passive side of Fox Ridge Park. (packet p. 578) (slides 1–7)
Sources: November 10 agenda packet, Nov 10 Council meeting (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Shown at Nov 10 Council meeting, Leesburg Commission on Public Art presenting (video, starts 0:40:21) (opens in new tab)
Spending
Amount: $7,500 (budget) · Vendor not stated · Funding source: Commission on Public Art Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget
What it is
The Commission on Public Art proposes an interactive pollinator sculpture, to function as a selfie station, at Fox Ridge Park. The staff memo and the Commission deck state a project budget of $7,500, included in the Commission's FY 2027 Adopted Budget. The memo says the final cost will depend on the selected artist and design, and is not expected to exceed that budget. A potential timeline includes a call to artists in December, artist selection in January, and a ribbon cutting in May. Vendor is not stated.
Sources: November 10 agenda packet (opens in new tab) · Nov 10 pollinator COPA deck (7 slides) (opens in new tab) · November 10 meeting video (opens in new tab)
The vote
Announced tally: 6-0-1.
Announced 6-0-1. Official minutes are not yet posted, so individual marks are not recorded here.
Last updated Wednesday, November 11, 2026, afternoon, America/New_York.