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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[December 19

The electrical service will be provided under Rate 91 Governmental and School Service. Electricity is supplied to this site at two points, and the proposed electrical service contract anticipates a combined billing for these two points. The combined billing will reduce the cost of electricity to this facility, which is estimated not to exceed $15,000 for FY 1974. The gas service is provided under Rate 45, which is the most favorable for the quantity of service used. Natural gas is used for heating and incidental institutional uses. The cost of gas for FY 1974 is estimated not to exceed $12,000. Funds for FY 1974 are available in the operating budget of the Rockford School of Medicine. Funds required after that date will be requested in the operating budget of the Rockford School of Medicine on an annual basis. 1 concur. On motion of Mr. Swain, these agreements were authorized as recommended by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. H a h n , Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr, Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, Mr. S w a i n ; no, n o n e ; absent, D r . Bakalis, Mr. Steger, Governor Walker.

PROCEDURES FOR BOARD O F TRUSTEES APPROVAL IN T H E DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION O F CAPITAL FACILITIES F U N D E D BY CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS

(14) Mr. Howard stated that, in his opinion, the proposed recommendation did not adequately describe the Board of Trustees position on these matters and recommended that the subject be referred to committee for further study. O n motion of M r . H a h n , the matter was referred to the General Policy Committee for further study by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. H a h n , Mr. H o w a r d , Mr. Hughes, Mr. Livingston, Mr, Neal, M r s . Rader, Mr. S w a i n ; no, n o n e ; absent, D r . Bakalis, M r . Steger, Governor W a l k e r .

UNIVERSITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH MUNICIPALITIES CONCERNING LOCAL REGULATORY ORDINANCES

(15) University operations are conducted within various municipalities (and other units of local government) throughout the State. The General Assembly has conferred upon municipalities certain "police powers" which form the basis of municipal ordinances related to such matters as zoning, building codes, permits, licensing, and inspections of property to determine the existence of hazards to health and safety, etc., and from time to time municipalities assert regulatory powers over University activities. However, the general rule of law is that the University, as an instrumentality of the State performing the function of State Government, is not subject to local ordinances and regulations. It is essential that the University maintain its position that its programs and operations are free from local control and regulation. Otherwise, through the use of zoning, permits, licensing, and other ordinances, a municipality could effectively control and limit expansions and modification of the University's program and function. The building departments of some municipalities, notably the City of Chicago, do perform review and inspection functions a t a high level of competence which the University finds to be beneficial. Recognizing that access to these municipal services which are desired by the University is not available through the normal permit and licensing channels, it is proposed to meet with several of the municipalities in which the University is conducting its activities for the purpose of negotiating agreements under which the municipality would provide and the University would pay for certain designated review and inspection services. It is contemplated that the payment involved will be roughly equivalent to the municipality's usual permit or licensing fee. I recommend approval of this proposal.

On motion of Mr, Livingston, this proposal was approved.

APPROPRIATIONS BY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

(16) The Board of Directors of the Athletic Association has approved the follow-