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BOABD OF TRUSTEES

[February 22

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJOINING UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO (23) At its meeting on January 24. the Board of Trustees authorized the purchase oi the property at 1752 West Polk Street, which adjoins property now owned by the University. T h e adjoining property at 1750 West Polk Street can be purchased at this time at a cost of $8,500, approximately $3,000 cash and the assumption of a mortgage of $5,500. It is desirable that this property be purchased and the building on it a n d the one at 1752 W e s t Polk Street hie demolished, which will leave an area large enough for recreational purposes, such as tennis courts, for the students in the Chicago Departments. T h e r e is a possibility that funds can be secured from the Works Progress Administration for this purpose. It would also be desirable for the University to acquire other vacant property in the vicinity. It is not known at this time what this property wonld cost. I recommend that the purchase of the property at 1750 West Polk Street be authorized and the Comptroller be instructed to inquire about the possibility of acquiring the property mentioned.

On motion of Mr. Barrett, this recommendation was adopted. The appropriation was made by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Barr, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Karraker, Mr. Mayer, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Williams; no, none; absent, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Horner, Dr. Meyer, Mrs. Plumb, Mr. Wieland.

PURCHASES AUTHORIZED (24) A report of the following purchases authorized by the President (under the authorization of the Board, July 26, 1935, Minutes, page 367) : Circuit breakers, transformers, meters, switches, and wire for switch-board in Power Plant, from Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, at a price of $1,204.78, f.o.b. Urbana.

On motion of Mr. Barr, this action was confirmed.

DEATH BENEFIT SHERMAN W I L L I A M S (25) A report of the death of Sherman Williams, retired, formerly employed by the Department of Dairy Husbandry, on J a n u a r y 28, 1936, and of the payment of $262.50, which the Comptroller has been authorized to make to his designated beneficiary. On motion of M r . Barr, this action was confirmed. C O M P T R O L L E R S REPORT OF CONTRACTS (26) T h e following report from the Comptroller of contracts executed since the last report:

CONTRACTS EXECUTED BY THE COMPTROLLER JANUARY 18, TO FEBRUARY 17, 1936 1936

Agreement for cooperative investigation as authorized by Board of Trustees in meeting of J a n u a r y 24, 1936:

With Whom American Dry Milk Institute For An investigation to study the effect of milk solids on the mineral metabolism of children. Amount to be received by the University $3,000.00 Date January 27, 1936

Contracts as authorized by Board of Trustees in meeting of January 24, 1936:

With Whom George R. Grubb Collegiate Cap and Gown Co. For Photo-engraving during the year 1936. Rental of caps and gowns for the June 1936 Commencement. Date January 18, 1936 January 28, 1936