Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1948 [PAGE 963]

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BOARD O F T R U S T E E S

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The Comptroller concurs in this recommendation. I recommend approval and authorization of the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board to execute the addition to the contract. O n m o t i o n of M r . M c L a u g h l i n , this addition w a s a u t h o r i z e d a n d authority given as recommended. ADDITION TO CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK ON THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING (16) The Director of the Physical Plant requests an addition of $3,821.24 to the contract with the Square Deal Electric Company for electrical work on the Mechanical Engineering Building. The original contract was approved by the Board of Trustees on March 27, 1947 (Minutes, page 317). It has been found that the provision for corridor lighting as specified by the architects was below the present University standards. This addition covers revisions to bring lighting up to present standards. Funds are available in the Special State Appropriation for this building. The Comptroller recommends that the requested addition be made. I concur and request authorization of the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board to execute this addition to the contract with the Square Deal Electric Company. O n m o t i o n of M r s . H o l t , t h i s a d d i t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d a n d a u t h o r i t y given as recommended. PURCHASES (17) There are submitted herewith (Appendix, page 968): A. Recommendations for purchases for approval by the Board, and B. Purchase authorized by the President of the University. O n m o t i o n of M r . M c L a u g h l i n , t h e p u r c h a s e s r e c o m m e n d e d w e r e a u t h o r i z e d , a n d t h e a c t i o n of t h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e U n i v e r s i t y in a u t h o r izing an emergency purchase was approved and confirmed. COMPTROLLER'S REPORT OF CONTRACTS (18) The Comptroller's report of contracts executed, November 11 to December 10, 1947 (see Appendix, page 969). T h i s r e p o r t w a s received for record. SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (19) The Board of Directors of the Athletic Association request approval of the following special appropriations: (1) Olympic Fund Contribution. — Colleges and universities in the United States have been called upon to make contributions to the United States Olympic fund, inasmuch as a large percentage of the Olympic contestants will come from American colleges and universities. The Board recommends a special appropriation of $1,000 as the initial contribution to this fund. (2) Repair of Toilets in Memorial Stadium. — During the war years, three of the toilets in Memorial Stadium were rendered inoperative because of failure in the lead sheathing used in these areas. Both labor and material are now available for the correction of these difficulties. Because of the prospect of large attendance for home games next year and the consequent need for adequate rest room facilities, a special appropriation from the reserve from plant maintenance in the amount of $9,500 is requested. Funds are available for these expenditures and I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r s . H o l t , t h e s e a p p r o p r i a t i o n s w e r e a p p r o v e d a s recommended. CONTRACT FOR DIES AND SERVICES FOR BETATRON PROJECT (20) In the construction of the Betatron between 40,000 and 50,000 field magnet laminations are required. Steel required for this purpose has already been purchased. Specially constructed dies are necessary to complete the work. The Director of Purchases and the Physics staff explored all possible sources for this work. Only one company could be located which would accept an order