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a study in preliminary layout drawings of the construction of an addition immediately south of the present plant. It is essential that this be started now so that there will be no delay in the construction of another boiler unit which is needed before any new buildings are added to the present steam distribution facilities. Funds are available in a state appropriation for 10.53-55 for "addition to Power and Heating Plant, including plans and specifications and fixed equipment." I concur and recommend that the Comptroller be authorized to execute the change in this contract.

On motion of Mr. Bissell, this increase in the contract was authorized.

TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AT 3 5 - 3 7 EAST ARMORY A V E N U E , CHAMPAIGN, FROM U. S. GOVERNMENT TO T H E UNIVERSITY (17) Under a contract with the United States Housing and Home Finance Agency, which was in effect from June 30, 1950, to August 31, 1953, the University's Small Homes Council engaged in a study to increase efficiency in use of living and storage space in small modern homes through various types of interior design. One phase of this work required construction of a one-story frame dwelling with movable interior partitions and completely furnished for family living. This house was constructed on a University-owned basement foundation at 35-37 East Armory Avenue, Champaign. Construction and furnishings were paid tor from contract funds. The dwelling has an appraised market value of $6,450; household furnishings cost $4,351.09. On termination of the contract, the University began negotiations with the United States agencies concerned for the transfer of this property, including furnishings, to the University on a no-cost basis for continued use in educational and public health research. The government, through the Department of Health, Educational, and Welfare, offers the University a quitclaim deed under the following conditions: (a) That, for a period of ten years from the date of this deed, the above described property to be conveyed shall be utilized continuously for educational purposes, in accordance with the proposed program and plan in the application of the University, dated March 4, 1954, and for no other purpose. (b) That, during the aforesaid period of ten years, the University will not resell, lease, mortgage, or encumber, or otherwise dispose of, the above described property, or any part thereof or interest therein, without the authorization in writing of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, or its successor in function, in accordance with its existing regulations. (c) That one year from the date of this deed, and annually thereafter for the aforesaid period of ten years, unless the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, or its successor in functions otherwise directs, the University will file with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, or its successor in function, reports on the operation and maintenance of the above described property and will furnish, as requested, such other pertinent data evidencing continuous use of the property for the purposes specified in the University's application. I recommend that the Comptroller be authorized to execute the necessaryacceptance of the deed transferring and assigning this property, both real and personal, to the University, under the conditions specified.

On motion of Mr. Bissell, acquisition of this property under the conditions stipulated was authorized by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Bissell, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Megran, Mr. Nickell, Mrs. Watkins; no, none; absent, Mr. Grange, Mr. Herrick, Mr. Hickman, Mr. Stratton.

CONTRACT WITH FOREIGN OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION (18) The Foreign Operations Administration has requested the University of Illinois to cooperate on a F O A project to aid in the economic development of Colombia. The specific areas of this study will include economic and community