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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[February 9

and quality of the facility's exterior and interior have been included in the project. These upgrades include slate or copper roofing, window glazing and frame upgrades, more durable floors, a wider range of interior finishes, improved HVAC systems, elevator access to mechanical systems, emergency generator, and a wider range of lighting options. The cost for adding these upgrades to the project is estimated to be $830,000, for which campus Institutional Funds are available. Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the project budget be increased from $5,859,797 to $6,689,797 (an increase of $830,000). It is further recommended that the contract with the project architect, Ware Associates, Chicago, be increased by $73,000 for the professional architectural and engineering services required for the expanded scope of the project. Funds for the project are available initially from campus Institutional Funds with anticipated reimbursement from a future Auxiliary Facilities System bond sale.

On motion of Dr. Gindorf, these recommendations were approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Engelbrecht, Dr. Gindorf, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. O'Malley, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Dr. Bacon, Mrs. Calder, Governor Edgar. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Didato-Castillo, Mr. Rose; no, none.)

Delegation of Authority to Award Contracts for Remodeling Clark Hall, Urbana

(10) Clark Hall, located on Fourth Street at the Urbana campus, was constructed in 1941. The first and fourth floors of Clark Hall are used as residential areas whereas the second and third floors have been converted to the main administration office of the Housing Division. The proposed project is to remodel Clark Hall in order to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The scope of the remodeling includes additional parking at the front entry, exterior ramps and walks, automatic exterior doors, installation of an elevator, and remodeling of toilet rooms. In order for the project to be completed on schedule (no later than August 15, 1995), it is essential that contracts be awarded prior to the March 9, 1995, meeting of the Board of Trustees. Bids are to be received February 14 and 16, 1995. Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the comptroller be delegated the authority to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for each division provided the total of the bids received does not exceed $490,000. A report of the bids received will be presented to the board at its March 9, 1995, meeting. Funds are available from the Housing Division's Building Maintenance Reserve Account.

On motion of Dr. Gindorf, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Engelbrecht, Dr. Gindorf, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. O'Malley, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Dr. Bacon, Mrs. Calder, Governor Edgar. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Didato-Castillo, Mr. Rose; no, none.)