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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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tional ionization and excitation in the COJ (beyond that from the electrical discharge). Under these conditions a significant increase in the laser output is observed. Also, operation at lower voltages is possible. The concept can be extended to other radiation sources including radioisotopes, accelerators, and X-rays or X-ray machines. University Patents, Inc., reports that this invention has little commercial possibility. Furthermore, the Atomic Energy Commission has indicated an interest in filing a patent application. Accordingly, the Committee recommends that no request for a waiver of patent rights to this invention be sent to the sponsor.

On motion of Mr. Howard, these recommendations were approved.

EMPLOYMENT O F ENGINEERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1 9 7 3 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AID PROGRAM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-WILLARD AIRPORT

(22) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends, subject to the availability of funds, employment of the firm of Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc., Consulting Engineers (Springfield, Illinois), for professional services for the planning, design, project supervision, material testing, administrative reporting, and engineering services required for the Airport Development Aid Program, Fiscal Year 1973, for the University of Illinois-Willard Airport. The project consists of: (1) acquiring land for airport development, (2) extending, lighting, and marking Runway 31-13 to the southeast (1600* x ISO') with parallel taxiway, (3) overlaying for strength Runway 31-13 (bSOO7 x ISO'), (4) overlaying for strength taxiways serving Runway 31-13. The total preliminary estimate of project costs is $5,049,580, with 50 per cent furnished by the Federal Aviation Administration and 50 per cent by the State of Illinois Department of Aeronautics —1971 Bond Issue. The fees of the engineering firm will be based on the final actual construction costs, determined as set forth in Schedule B in Manual III of the "Manual of Practice for Professional Engineers in Private Practice," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Engineering fees are a part of the total project cost. The Architectural and Engineering Service Advisory Committee supports this recommendation. It is contemplated that funds will become available from grants from the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Illinois Department of Aeronautics under the Airport Development Aid Program. O n motion of Mr. Swain, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, M r . Forsyth, Mr. H o w a r d , M r . Hughes, M r . Neal, M r . Pogue, M r . Steger, Mr. S w a i n ; no, n o n e ; absent, D r . Bakalis, Governor Ogilvie. Mr. H a h n asked to be recorded as not voting.

CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES, LIBRARY OF T H E HEALTH SCIENCES, MEDICAL CENTER

(23) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends award of a contract to Holabird & Root, Chicago, for professional design services in connectionwith the interior furnishing and equipping of the new Library of the Health Sciences at the Medical Center campus. The fee will be based on timecard charges at the firm's usual and customary hourly rates, plus 150 per cent to cover overhead and profit. The total expenditure is not to exceed $25,000. Funds are temporarily available in the Stores and Services Account of the Medical Center campus until permanent financing is available.

On motion of Mr. Swain, this contract was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Neal, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Steger, Mr. Swain; no, none; absent, Dr. Bakalis, Governor Ogilvie. Mr. Hahn asked to be recorded as not voting.