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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Additions to 1946-1947 Operating For additional coach for spring football Budget $ 150 00

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On motion of Mr. McKelvey, the action of the President of the University in authorizing these changes was approved and confirmed.

REMODELING PHYSICS LIBRARY (21) On February 24, 1945, the Board of Trustees authorized the remodeling of the Physics Library, but no appropriation was made. The work could not be undertaken at that time until priorities on materials and equipment were secured, and these did not materialize. The project is one of long standing and has been recommended by the Committee on Special Appropriations and Nonrecurring Expenditures. The following bids have been received for the general construction work: E. N. DeAtley, $6,600; C. H . Siems, $8,690. Following is a recommended budget for this project giving the estimates of the total cost: Movable equipment $ 2 300 General construction work 6 600 Fluorescent lighting fixtures 350 Rubber tile floor for new area 600 Rubber tile floor replacing present linoleum 1 200 Moving costs 150 Architectural engineering expense 600 Contingencies 1 200 Total $13 000 The Director of the Physical Plant Department and the Comptroller recommend award of the contract for the construction work to E. N. DeAtley in the amount of $6,600, and an appropriation in the amount of $13,000 for the improvements outlined above. I concur and recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Williamson, these recommendations were adopted, and the appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Livingston, Mr. McKelvey, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Nickell, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Dr. Luken, Dr. Meyer.

REMODELING AND FURNISHING OF UNIVERSITY CENTER IN CHICAGO (22) On April 24, 1947, the Board authorized a lease with the LaSalle Hotel, Chicago, for space to be used as a University Center and to house offices of various University activities in Chicago. This approval was with the understanding that later a request for a nonrecurring appropriation for furnishings and other expense would be submitted. Estimates have been made of the costs necessary for this work as follows: General Work $15 000 Electrical Work 2 000 Public Area Furnishings 2 000 Total $19 000 These estimates are preliminary and not based on bids. It is expected that the management of the hotel will assume a part of this expense although the exact amount has not yet been determined. I recommend an appropriation of $15,000 at this time and request that the President of the University be authorized to supplement this appropriation by such an amount, not in excess of $4,000, as may be necessary to meet the University's share of this expense.

This matter was referred to the Executive Committee with power to act when complete estimates are received.