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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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and underwritten by the contractor's surety, to repay the same to the University in the event litigation is initiated against the University or the contractor by the assigned subcontractor, or any award is made against the University by reason of the claims of the assigned subcontractor or its subcontractors. Funds are available in the project budget. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . S w a i n , t h i s 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 the following v o t e : A y e , M r . Clement, M r . Johnston, M r . S w a i n ; no, n o n e ; absent, none. ADDITION TO T H E KRANNERT ART M U S E U M , URBANA (8) It is proposed that the facilities at the Krannert A r t Museum be expanded by the construction of an addition east of the present building approximately 78 feet by 118 feet, consisting of a lower level and a ground level area, and certain remodeling in the existing building. The expansion would provide approximately 17,800 square feet of additional space. The additional space on the lower level would be used for relocating and increasing the size of the workshop and storage areas. The present workshop would be remodeled to provide an additional gallery. The present print exhibit and storage rooms will be remodeled to provide space for an elevator and an office for the Curator. On the ground level, the addition will provide a large gallery with movable partitions to provide flexibility as to the size of the exhibit areas. A passenger elevator will be included to improve facilities for handicapped students and the public. The additional annual operational and maintenance expense when the building is completed is estimated at $17,955. Commitments have been received by the University of Illinois Foundation for contributions which will entirely finance the construction of the addition and the remodeling. Construction should be started immediately, and it is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the project and request the University of Illinois Foundation to proceed with temporary financing and the awarding of contracts for the construction of the facility, subject to approval by the Board of Higher Education. The Board of Trustees at its meeting on February 9, 1967, approved a contract for architectural services on the Krannert Art Museum Addition with Richardson, Sevems, Scheeler & Associates, Inc., Champaign, on the basis of 6 per cent for new construction and cost plus 150 per cent for remodeling work with a maximum cost of $26,500. Based on the above, the Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend that the contract with Richardson, Severns, Scheeler & Associates, Inc., be amended to increase the maximum cost to $50,000. T h e Committee on Buildings and Grounds has reviewed and approved this recommendation. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . C l e m e n t , t h i s 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 .

CONTRACT FOR BUS SERVICE FOR URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

CAMPUS

(9) T h e Director of Purchases and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend authorization of a contract with the Champaign-Urbana City Lines, Inc., Champaign, for a chartered bus service for students, faculty, staff, and other authorized personnel, for the period September 1, 1967, through August 31, 1968, at an estimated total expenditure of $64,826. Bids were invited from five other transportation companies, but the Champaign-Urbana City Lines, Inc., is the only bidder, at prices of $6.15 per hour, with fare collection, and $6.00 per hour, without fare collection. In order to serve students in University housing and outlying areas (such as in Orchard Downs) and staff, it is necessary to supplement the public transportation system in Urbana-Champaign by continuing an orderly intra-campus chartered transportation system. The charter bus service on regular schedules (Illi-Bus) will be provided at $6.15 per hour, per bus; special chartered service and the FacultyStaff bus will be provided, without fare collection, at $6.00 per hour, per bus. The total cost is based o n :