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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[April 25

sponsibilities can be fully met under this contract within the next few months. One of the factors contributing to the delay is the University's policy requiring that the Board of Trustees approve all purchase of items of equipment costing more than $2,500. I n order to expedite the program, it is recommended that this rule be waived as to equipment purchased under this contract and paid for entirely from funds furnished by the United States Government, and that the President, or the Provost acting for the President, be authorized to give final approval to such purchases. T h e items to be purchased have been requested by t h e Indian Institute of Technology and approved by the Indian Government and t h e U . S. Technical Mission in India, and a r e charged to federal funds. No University funds a r e involved. T h e Committee on International Cooperation Administration Programs and the Comptroller recommend this waiver of University policy as to purchases of equipment to be sent to India under t h e federal program. All such purchases will be reported to the Board. O n m o t i o n of M r . L i v i n g s t o 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 .

FEDERAL FUNDS FOR DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN

(10) T h e Division of Services for Crippled Children has been notified that it will receive an additional allocation of approximately $100,000 from the United States Children's Bureau to be used largely for hospital and medical care, although $6,800 will be assigned to the Cleft Palate Training Program. T h e Vice-President in Charge of the Chicago Professional Colleges and the Comptroller recommend that the additional funds received be appropriated to the Division to be used in accordance with federal regulations governing these funds. I concur. O n m o t i o n o f M r s . W a t k i n s , t h e s e f u n d s w e r e a p p r o p r i a t e d b y the f o l l o w i n g v o t e : A y e , M r . Bissell, M r s . H o l t , M r . L i v i n g s t o n , M r . M e g r a n , M r . Swain, M r s . W a t k i n s ; n o , n o n e ; absent, M r . Herrick, M r . Johnston, M r . Nickell, M r . Stratton, M r . Williamson.

SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR NONRECURRING EXPENDITURES

(11) T h e committee on Nonrecurring Appropriations recommends assignments of funds from the General Reserve as follows: 1. Chicago Undergraduate Division, remodeling at Navy Pier for expansion of facilities to provide for additional enrollment anticipated in the next three years $ 19 200 2. Department of Bacteriology, books and equipment 4 710 3. Department of Botany, replacement of air cooling equipment for the photosynthesis laboratory rooms 2 500 4. University High School, installation of ventilation system in locker rooms, remodeling, and equipment 3 500 5. Division of Industrial Education, equipment 13 000 6. Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, installation of an air cooling unit in the library 3 500 7. Minor projects for assignment by the Provost 15 000

Total $ 61 410

I concur.

On motion of Mr. Swain, these appropriations were made by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Bissell, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Megran, Mr. Swain, Mrs. Watkins; no, none; absent, Mr. Herrick, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Nickell, Mr. Stratton, Mr. Williamson.

APPROPRIATION FOR REPAIRS IN NOYES LABORATORY

(12) T h e Comptroller requests an appropriation of $14,000 for repairs in the Noyes Laboratory and replacement of equipment damaged by a fire which occurred on March 19, 1956.