Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1984 [PAGE 412]

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computer networks. T h e cost of these services, which include 384 hours of senior professional consultation, report preparation costs, and reimbursable travel, would not exceed $35,000. Institutional funds are available in the operating budget of the Chicago Physical Plant. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r . H o w a r d , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d b y t h e following v o t e : Aye, M r s . D a y , D r . D o n o g h u e , M r . F o r s y t h , M r . H a h n , M r . Howard, M r . Logan, M r . M a d d e n , Mrs. Shepherd, M r . Stone; no, n o n e ; absent, Governor T h o m p s o n . ( T h e s t u d e n t a d v i s o r y v o t e w a s : Aye, M r . B o l e n , M r . M i l k i n t ; n o , none.)

Agreement with Department of Mental Health for Excess Electrical Charge, Chicago

(16) T h e president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends approval of an agreement with the Illinois Department of Mental Health for the payment of $42,665 to Commonwealth Edison Company for excess electrical facilities charges for two buildings at the Chicago campus, Lions of Illinois Eye Research Institute and 1919 West Taylor Street. Commonwealth Edison's combined billing practice allows for a lower charge for contiguous electrical services. However, the company has determined that University buildings south of Taylor Street are not contiguous and therefore not eligible for combined billing. In order to secure the lowest possible rate (combined billing) for electrical service, since 1973 by agreement the Department of Mental Health has paid for electrical services for certain University facilities previously operated by the department (Eye and Ear Infirmary and 1919 West Taylor Street unit). The agreement provides that the University reimburse the department for the cost of all electrical services incurred by the University in these facilities. T h e standard excess facilities charges now being billed by the company relate to new electrical services being installed in the Lions of Illinois Eye Research Institute, which receives its primary electrical service through the 1919 Taylor Street unit, and in the 1919 Taylor Street unit. These charges are consistent with the company's rate schedules. Nonappropriated funds are available in the budget of the Physical Plant at Chicago. O n m o t i o n of M r . H o w a r d , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d by t h e following v o t e : A y e , M r s . D a y , D r . D o n o g h u e , M r . F o r s y t h , M r . H a h n , Mr. Howard, M r . Logan, M r . Madden, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Stone; no, n o n e ; absent, Governor T h o m p s o n . ( T h e student advisory vote w a s : Aye, M r . Bolen, M r . M i l k i n t ; no, none.)

Contract for the Purchase and Installation of an NMR Imaging System, Chicago

(17) The chancellor at the Chicago campus has recommended approval of a contract with. General Electric Company (GE) for the purchase and installation of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ( N M R ) Imaging System at the Health Sciences Center. This system will provide an N M R Imaging facility for the use of an important research and diagnostic technology. N M R Imaging provides a means of producing x-ray-like images without the damaging effects of radiation. Research and diagnostic