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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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preserve the character of the property as a natural area, but the University may make exceptions to the restrictions in connection with its educational programs. The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, upon six (6) months notice, may terminate the lease if the terms of the lease are violated or if the Board deems that the University's educational programs would be best served by termination. The Urbana Park District may terminate the lease after giving the_ University six (6) months written notice if the University permits exceptions which compromise the general effectiveness and use of the area as a natural area. Costs of improvements made to the Woods, or structures erected on the premises, will be borne by the District unless the University agrees to reimburse the District in a written document providing Specific terms of reimbursement. The lease also states that the Urbana Park District has agreed not to condemn or to acquire title to Busey Woods by eminent domain. The lease provides that the educational and research programs of the University will not be restricted. The Park District will maintain liability insurance and be responsible for the maintenance of the Woods, Tlie Committee on Natural Areas of the Graduate College at Urbana and the Vice President for Planning and Allocation concur in this recommendation. I recommend approval.

Oh motion of Mr. Livingston, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Rader, Mr. Steger, Mr. Swain; no, none; absent, Dr. Bakalis, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Neal, Governor Walker.

PURCHASES

(23) The President submitted, with his concurrence, a list of purchases recommended by the Directors of Purchases and the Vice President for Planning and Allocation, The list of purchases was presented intwo 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, contracts with private corporations and other organizations, funds from foundation grants, and grants from corporations and other donors, and University revolving funds authorized by law. The total amounts of these purchases were: From Appropriated Funds, Recommended $7 303 884 11 From Institutional Funds, Recommended 843 344 78 Grand Total $8 147 228 89 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, the purchases recommended were authorized by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Rader, Mr. Steger, Mr. Swain; no, none; absent, Dr. Bakalis, Mr. Forsyth, Mr, Neal, Governor Walker.

REPORT O F PURCHASES APPROVED BY T H E VICE PRESIDENT FOR PLANNING AND ALLOCATION

(24) The Vice President for Planning and Allocation also submitted a report of purchases approved by him on recommendation of the Directors of Purchases in amounts of $7,500 to $10,000, and a report of bids taken in behalf of the Capital Development Board. A copy of this report is filed with the Secretary. This report was received for record.

T H E COMPTROLLER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS EXECUTED

(25) The Comptroller's monthly report of contracts executed was presented.