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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[February 11

In accordance with the south campus master plan, the new facility will be located on the Athletic Center site on Fourth Street across the street and east of the Assembly Hall. Specific siting of the project within this area will be determined during the planning phases. The project will also include the initial design (through the schematic design phase) of a basketball practice facility. The basketball practice facility project will proceed when funds become available. The proposed 23,700 nasf basketball practice facility will include three practice courts, locker rooms, and related support areas. A copy of the firm's hourly rate schedule has been filed with the secretary of the board for record. Private gift funds for this contract are available with the possibility of reimbursement from a subsequent revenue bond sale for the project.

On motion of Mr. Lamont, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Calder, Dr. Gindorf, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Governor Edgar. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Ms. HufF, Mr. Riley; no, none.)

Authorization to Accept Land Transfer, Comptroller and Vice President for Business and Finance, Chicago

(16) The chancellor at Chicago has recommended that the comptroller be authorized to enter into an agreement to accept the transfer of land from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and to enter into a long term ground lease with Amvets Health Facility Corporation (AMVETS). The land is generally bounded by Roosevelt Road to the south, Hoyne Avenue to the west, Grenshaw Street to the north, and the Department of Children and Family Services-Edward's Center to the east. It is adjacent to University-owned property and would create a block bounded by Roosevelt Road to the south, Hoyne Avenue to the west, School of Public Health — East Building to the north, and Seeley Avenue and the Edward's Center to the east. This land would then be leased to AMVETS for the construction of a teaching nursing home. Consideration for the University will be $1.00 per year and the negotiation with the health science colleges of academic affiliations for various geriatrically related programs. For the past several years, the University has been working with the AMVETS Service Foundation toward the construction of a teaching nursing home and reactivation facility. In March 1989, the board approved continued negotiation with AMVETS. Last September, the vice chancellor for health services provided an update to the project and subsequently notified AMVETS of the University's continued support. Since that time, AMVETS has won approval for the facility from the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board as required. Further, the comptroller has communicated with the director of CMS and obtained their continued support for the transfer. Authorization from the board is now required for the comptroller to enter into an agreement to accept the land transfer and to enter into a ground lease with AMVETS. The comptroller and vice president for business and finance concurs. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Lamont, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Calder, Dr. Gindorf, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Governor Edgar. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Ms. HufF, Mr. Riley; no, none.)