Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1980 [PAGE 579]

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 20

The work includes a small addition to the building which will provide an additional exterior entrance for handicapped persons, a new stairwell, and an elevator to provide access to all levels of the health center building. T h e location of the elevator addition will minimize interior remodelling and disruption of health service activities during construction. T h e project will begin April 1, 1980, and be completed by October 1, 1980. It is further recommended that: (1) all contracts, other than the contract for general work, be assigned to the contractor for general work, making the total of its contract $222,107; and (2) an agreement be entered into with Dean Evans Co. for the assignment of the other contracts. Funds are available from the proceeds of the sale of University of Illinois Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series N. A schedule of the bids received has been filed with the secretary of the board for record.

Contract for Renovation of Parking Surfaces, Parking Structures, Urbana

(23) The president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends award of a contract for $190,205 to Bert M. Lafferty Co., Rock Island, the low base bidder, for surface renovation in three parking structures at the Urbana-Champaign campus. Funds are available in the operating budget of the Division of Campus Parking and Transportation.

Purchases

(24) The president submitted, with his concurrence, a list of purchases recommended by the directors of purchases and the vice president for administration. The list of purchases was presented in two categories: purchases from appropriated funds (i.e., from state appropriations to the University) and purchases from institutional funds. The latter term designates funds received by the University under contracts with the United States government, private corporations, and other organizations; grants from foundations, corporations, and other donors; and University revolving funds authorized by law. The total amounts of these purchases were: From Appropriated Recommended From Institutional Recommended Grand Total Funds $ Funds 1 634 718 91 $1 675 018 91 40 300 00

A complete list of the purchases, with supporting information, including the quotations received was sent to each member of the board in advance of the meeting, and a copy is being filed with the secretary of the board for record.

Extension of Contract for Professional Services with Executive Consulting Group, Inc., Medical Center

(25) On February 21, 1980, the Board of Trustees approved a contract for professional services with Executive Consulting Group, Inc., and the work originally contemplated under that contract is nearing completion. The chancellor at the Medical Center now recommends an increase in the amounts authorized to be expended under the contract with Executive Consulting Group, Inc. Although an intensive search is now underway for an administrator for the Medical Service Plan, no one has yet been identified. It is therefore necessary to make interim arrangements for the management of the office. It is proposed that during a period which will end no later than June 30, 1980, Executive Consulting