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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Whereas, the total reduction possible through the acceptance of all the alternates is $145,408, and it has been possible, therefore, to execute the contracts, although the right has been retained to reinstate all alternates; and Whereas, the acceptance of these alternates will in fact provide a seriously incomplete, even though in part a usable building, as they largely impair the functional operation of the building, because: ( a ) T h e omission of finishing the fourth floor completely eliminates a much-needed service function as well as an income-producing feature. (b) Omitting finishing the third floor eliminates private meeting, dining, and banquet room including the kitchen. In addition to reducing the available service in the building, an income-producing feature is also lost. (c) T h e omission of interior finishing for the grill rooms (Rooms 35-40 in the basement) materially reduces the food-service facilities in the building and also eliminates a major income-producing function. ( d ) T h e elimination of the air-conditioning equipment is also a serious loss, in view of the following facts: (1) T h e building will be operated through the summer. (2) Summer temperatures are very high. (3) Cafeteria, kitchen, and bowling are in the basement which is entirely below the grade level and without any natural ventilation; this will render these facilities practically useless in the summer, yet the students will be assessed for the service. (4) T h e character of the building is such that, to be successful, it must necessarily offer at least equal service to that available in local commercial establishments which have air-conditioning equipment already installed. (5) T h e addition of such service should easily liquidate the additional investment through increased income. ( e ) T h e elimination of one elevator will seriously hamper the operation of the building. ( f ) T h e many other smaller alternates will reduce the available administrative space, lower the standard of construction, and affect the architectural character of the building. Whereas, the sponsor is able to furnish at least $71,450 as its share of a further grant as herein requested; Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, that the University requests that the grant allotment be revised, based on the estimated total as indicated on the attached schedule, increasing the allotment from $450,000 to $524,820. APPLICATION FOR INCREASE OF LOAN On motion of Mrs. Plumb, the filing of an application with the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company was authorized and approved, for an increase in the loan from $550,000 to $656,000 (an increase of $106,000) subject to the same terms and conditions as the previous loan. This is with the understanding that the University will borrow and pay interest on only that amount actually expended. T h e Executive Committee adjourned.

C. S. HAVENS, Acting Clerk OSCAR G. MAYER, Chairman

Mrs. GLENN E. P L U M B

MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT WILLARD

T h e Board considered the following matters presented by the President of the University.

CONFIRMATION O F REQUEST FOR INCREASED GRANT FOR ILLIN1 U N I O N BUILDING (1) T h e Secretary of the Board sent to the members of the Board a resolution confirming the request for an increased grant of P.W.A. funds for the Mini Union Building.

On motion of Mr. Moschel, the resolution was adopted, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Adams, Mr. Cleary, Mr. Jensen, Mr. Karraker, Mr. Mayer, Mr. Moschel, Mrs. Plumb; no, none; absent, Mr. Horner, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Wieland.