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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[October 15

The $1 million project consists of the construction of laboratories, related functions, and equipment to accommodate the Bioacoustics Research Laboratory (currently located in the Electrical Engineering Annex and Electrical Engineering Research Laboratory) which will be relocated in the lower level of the Beckman Institute. Funds are available in the institutional funds budget of the College of Engineering. A schedule of the bids received, the firm's hourly rate schedule, and a description of the alternate have been filed with the secretary of the board for record.

On motion of Mrs. Shepherd, these contracts were awarded by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Calder, Mr. Downey, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Ms. Reese, Mrs. Shepherd; no, none; absent, Dr. Bacon, Governor Edgar. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Begovich, Mr. Lawless; no, none.)

Amendment to Architectural/Engineering Contract, Campus Bookstore and Office Building, Urbana

(13) On September 12, 1991, the board authorized the employment of the firm of VOA Associates, Inc., Chicago, for the professional services required through the bidding phase of the campus bookstore, Urbana. On March 12, 1992, the board authorized an amendment to the firm's contract to include the professional services required through the bidding phase of the administrative floors at the campus bookstore and office building. It is now necessary to employ the firm for the professional interior design services required for the movable furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for the administrative offices of the campus bookstore and office building. Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends the employment of VOA Associates, Inc., to provide the professional interior design services required for the furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for the campus bookstore and office building, Urbana. The cost of these interior design services will be billed on an hourly basis, the total not to exceed $43,500, plus authorized reimbursables estimated to be $4,350. Funds are available from the proceeds of the Auxiliary Facilities System, Series 1991 Revenue Bond issue. A schedule of the firm's hourly rates has been filed with the secretary of the board for record.

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

Chicago Master Plan Addendum, Circle Court Acquisition

(14) The University is in the process of acquiring a privately owned property known as Circle Court, which is located adjacent to the east side of the Chicago campus. When acquired, it is contemplated that the facility will provide a permanent location for the Office of Admissions and Records, the Office of Student Financial Aid, Career Planning and Placement, other student-oriented units and campus parking. It is proposed that the current UIC master plan boundaries of the campus be