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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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CONTRACT FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM O N THE PELL FARM

(19) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend award of a contract for $11,834 to Leonard C. Lust, Hammond, Illinois, the lowest bidder, for installation of a water supply system on the Pell Farm for the Department of Horticulture. The cost will be paid from the proceeds of the revenue bonds issued for the Orchard Downs housing since land formerly assigned to the Department of Horticulture was taken over for the housing project. Submitted herewith is a report from the Physical Plant Department, including a schedule of bids received, a copy of which is being filed with the Secretary of the Board for record. I concur. O n motion of Mr. Hughes, this contract was awarded by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Clement, Mr. Dilliard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Swain, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Kerner.

CONTRACT FOR PLASTERING. PLASTER PATCHING AND REPAIRING, AND ACOUSTICAL WORK

(20) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend award of a cost-plus contract to Harry F. Fisher, Urbana, Illinois, the lowest bidder, for plastering, plaster patching and repairing, and acoustical work during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, on the basis of a contractor's fee of 14 per cent of all actual job costs, as determined by itemized billing. I concur. On motion of Mr. Swain, this contract was authorized by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Clement, Mr. Dilliard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Swain, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Kerner.

ADDITION TO CONTRACT FOR REMODELING THE PROPERTY AT 1 1 1 2 - 1 1 1 4 WEST MAIN STREET, URBANA

(21) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend an increase of $3,500 in the contract with Shapland Construction Company for additional remodeling in the property to be used for television studios and offices at 1112-1114 West Main Street, Urbana. The contract was based on the minimum remodeling required to provide adequate quarters. The recommended addition is to replace the existing ceiling with acoustical material and related improvements in the roof structure in the west section. It is further recommended that an assignment of $3,500 be made from the General Reserve (nonrecurring) for this additional remodeling. I concur. O n motion of Mrs. Watkins, this increase in the contract was authorized, and an assignment of $3,500 was made, as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, M r . Clement, Mr. Dilliard, M r . Hughes, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Swain, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Kerner.

ADDITION TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF T H E ASSEMBLY HALL

(22) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend an increase of $6,500 in the contract with Felmley-Dickerson Company for construction of the Assembly Hall for installation of a removable acoustical shell for the overhead grid system. Funds are available from the proceeds of the sale of revenue bonds to finance the construction of the Assembly Hall. I concur. O n motion of Mr. Swain, this change in contract was authorized.