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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[February 19

It is further recommended (1) that all contracts, other than the contract for general work, be assigned to the contractor for general work, making the total of its contract $179,725; and (2) that an agreement be entered into with the English Bros. Co. for such assignment. The intent is to roof over two interior patios to provide additional space for administrative, instructional, and recreational programs — to provide a centrally located room to be used as an information center and for scheduling and reserving various building areas, a general meeting room for staff and visitors, and a classroom for ballroom dancing and other recreational activities. The project is scheduled to begin in March 1981 and to be completed in October 1981. 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.

On motion of Mr. Howard, these contracts were awarded by the following vote: Aye, Mrs. Day, Dr. Donoghue, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Madden, Mr. Neal, Mr. Stone; no, none; absent, Mrs. Shepherd, Governor Thompson. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Maltese, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Silverman; no, none.)

Purchases

(19) T h e president submitted, with his concurrence, a list of purchases recommended by the directors of purchases and the executive vice president. T h e 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. T h e 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. T h e total amounts of these purchases were: From Appropriated Recommended From Institutional Recommended Grand Total Funds $ Funds 4 361 848 61 $4 494 352 22 132 503 61

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.

On motion of Mr. Howard, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mrs. Day, Dr. Donoghue, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Madden, Mr. Neal, Mr. Stone; no, none; absent, Mrs. Shepherd, Governor Thompson. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Maltese, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Silverman; no, none.) In the course of the consideration of a number of purchases having to do with computer equipment, Mr. Brady reviewed the University's use of computers in recent years as well as projections for the future. The pro-