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funds (i.e., from State appropriations to the University); and purchases from institutional funds. T h e latter term designates funds received by the University under contracts with the United States government, private corporations, and other organizations; grants from foundations, corporations, and other donors; and University revolving funds authorized by law. T h e total amounts of these purchases were: From Appropriated Funds Recommended From Institutional Funds Authorized Recommended $3 466 643 08 125 052 81 $1 738 299 69

3 591 695 89 Grand Total $5 329 995 58 A complete list of the purchases, with supporting information (including the quotations received), was sent to each member of the board in advance of the meeting. A copy is being filed with the secretary of the board for record.

On motion of Mr. Boyle, the purchases authorized by the president were confirmed, and the purchases recommended were authorized by the following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Calder, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Ms. Reese, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Wolff; no, none; absent, Mr. Hahn, Governor Thompson. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Forbes; absent, Ms. Kelly.)

Delegation of Authority to Employ Planning Consultants, Parking Structure, Chicago; Memorial Stadium Restoration, Urbana

(15) On January 10, 1991, the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees was presented a proposal which, if subsequently approved, would improve and enlarge the Auxiliary Facilities System. Possible project candidates and financing alternatives were discussed. T h e committee was informed that the siting for the new Molecular Biology Building would result in a displacement of available parking spaces and that a proposed 625-car addition to the recently completed Taylor-Wood Street parking structure would address the replacement parking requirement as well as additional parking needs occasioned by the completion of the Molecular Biology Building. A report was also given on a project to restore Memorial Stadium. In October 1990, the board received a report which indicated that the complete stadium restoration program was estimated to cost $39 million, if completed in three years. T h e proposed restoration program of $18 to $25 million would address a portion of the total renovation requirements. T h e $18 to $25 million program was not specifically defined, but it would most likely include the replacement of the reinforced concrete in the balcony seating area. If such construction is to be initiated following the completion of the 1991 football season, planning would need to commence immediately. Accordingly, it is recommended that the president or his designee be authorized to employ an architect/engineer for planning of the proposed parking structure (Chicago campus) at a cost not to exceed $100,000 and a team of professionals (i.e., architect, structural engineer, mechanical engineer, and construction manager) for the planning required to develop priorities for the initial restoration program of Memorial Stadium (Urbana-Champaign campus) at a cost not to exceed $100,000. Funds will be provided initially by the Auxiliary Facilities System with reimbursement anticipated through a subsequent revenue bond issue for these projects.