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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[July 18

Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the contract with Walsh Brothers, Inc., be increased by $22,241 to provide the necessary revisions to the electrical work. Funds are available from the proceeds of Chicago Circle Union Revenue Bonds, Series 1977.

Contract for Resurfacing of Parking Lot 5, Chicago Circle

(31) The president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends award of a contract in the amount of $137,099 to Wm. J. Scown Building Co., Chicago, the low bidder on its base bid plus acceptance of all five additive alternates, for resurfacing of Parking Lot 5 at the Chicago Circle campus. This project is a part of the Repair and Remodeling Auxiliary Facility System. Funds are available in the Auxiliary Facility System Repair and Replacement Reserve Account. A schedule of the bids received has been filed with the secretary of the board for record.

Employment of Architect/Engineer for Remodeling, Medical Center

(32) T h e president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends the employment of FGM, Inc., Mount Vernon (Oak Brook office), for professional architectural and engineering services necessary for the remodeling of certain areas in the existing Student Residence Hall, Chicago Illini Union, and Women's Residence Hall at the Medical Center campus. T h e fee will be based on the composite hourly rates for principals 1 and will be based on the actual salaries and wages of other professional and technical staff, plus 150 percent. Total cost for the firm's services through the completion of the contract documents phase will not exceed $59,675, plus reimbursements authorized by the University. Professional services of the firm required during the construction phase will be subject to further board action. Funds are available from the proceeds of the sale of University of Illinois Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series N.

Allerton Park Improvement Project (Employment of Architect)

(33) The president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends approval of an improvement project at Robert Allerton Park, Monticello — a project designed to provide a visitor information area and for activities associated with educational research conducted in the park. The project will also provide for improved security facilities. It is further recommended that Joseph F. Coble & Associates, Urbana, be employed to provide architectural and engineering services for the building improvements, renovation, and sitework required at a lump sum fee of $26,000, less fees already paid for preliminary design work, plus reimbursable expenses authorized by the University (the latter estimated to be $2,400). Funds are available for these professional services from the Allerton Park Trust Endowment Income Account.

Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for Electrical Service to the Single Student Residence, Medical Center

(34) The president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate adminThe schedule has been filed with the secretary of the board for record.