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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[November 13

Funds are available from private gift funds through the University of Illinois Foundation and State appropriated funds.

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

Employment of Architect/Engineer, Reconstruct and Expand Fourth Floor Dialysis Unit, Clinical Sciences North Building, Chicago

(11) The University of Illinois Hospital at Chicago proposes to reconstruct and expand approximately 6,500 gross square feet of an existing hemodialysis unit in the Clinical Sciences North Building to accommodate 26 dialysis outpatient treatment stations, exam rooms, a waiting area, and staff support services. Also included in the proposed project will be the replacement of exterior windows, electrical distribution work, and the reconfiguration of the west end of the building for use as surge space during construction of the proposed project. The $1,669,600 project cost includes mechanical and electrical systems upgrade, asbestos abatement, and window replacement. The proposed area will be vacated to facilitate the demolition and construction work. In order to proceed with the project, it is necessary to employ an architectural and engineering firm to provide the required professional services. Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the firm of Architrave, Ltd., Chicago, be employed for the professional services required through the construction phase of the project at a fixed fee of $136,500 plus authorized reimbursements estimated to be $7,500. Funds are available in the Hospital Income Fund.

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

Employment of Architect/Engineer, Natural History Building, Urbana

(12) The Natural History Building houses the teaching and research programs of the Department of Geology. The proposed remodeling project is to provide cosmetic and programmatic improvements to the 6,200 gross square feet of existing research facilities in the lower level of the building for the Department of Geology. The proposed $600,000 project is to improve existing research facilities for several Department of Geology programs in connection with a National Science Foundation Grant Program for renovating academic research infrastructure at various institutions throughout the country. In order to proceed with the proposed project, it is necessary to employ an architectural and engineering firm to provide the required professional services. Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the firm of Severns, Reid 8c