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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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increase is to provide for insulating the low-pressure steam piping. It was originally planned to secure radiation from the low-pressure piping by leaving this piping uncovered. It has now been found, however, that the radiators will be adequate and that, if the pipes are left uncovered, they will render the thermostats ineffective, making temperature control difficult. Funds are available in the appropriation for the Agronomy Greenhouse Addition. I concur in this recommendation and request that the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute this addition to the contract.

On motion of Mr. McKelvey, this addition to contract was approved and authority was given as recommended.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND AWARD OF GENERAL CONTRACT FOR REMODELING FOR LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES STAFF OFFICES (39) Estimates from contractors have been received for the cost of remodeling residences owned by the University at 402 South Mathews, 606 South Mathews ( r e a r ) , and 1205 West California, all in Urbana, in order to provide office space for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Provost's Office has indicated that the need for office space in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the most critical of any of the colleges. Estimates of total costs are as follows: 402 South Mathews $ 8 500 606 South Mathews 16 600 1205 West California 10 OOP Total estimated cost $35 100 The house at the rear of 606 South Mathews will be available for a number of years and a rather complete and thorough job of rehabilitation is contemplated. The other two properties may be removed shortly to make way for future building projects. Accordingly, only improvements and remodeling sufficient to make the buildings usable are included. On March 9, 1948 (Minutes, page 1041), the Board approved an appropriation of $28,000 for remodeling and equipment of 402, 404, and 606 South Mathews. Of this appropriation, $19,000 was for remodeling, and is available. It is proposed to remodel 1205 West California rather than 404 South Mathews for this purpose since it would provide more suitable accommodations. An additional appropriation of $16,100 is necessary to complete the work. Since this work is remodeling and there are uncertainties as to the amount of work which may be involved and since the work should be completed before the fall semester, it is not practical to attempt to secure lump-sum contracts. The Director of the Physical Plant Department and the Comptroller recommend that the general work be done by Lewis S. Colbert, Champaign, in accordance with his proposal for minor remodeling on a cost plus fixed fee basis for 1948-1949. The estimated cost of the general work to be done is as follows: 402 South Mathews $ 6 401 606 South Mathews 6 340 1205 West California 5 875 Tola! $18 616 I concur and recommend an additional appropriation of $16,100 and request that the Comptroller and Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute the above additions to this contract.

On motion of Mrs. Holt, this remodeling was approved, authority was given, and the appropriation was made as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Livingston, Mr. McKelvey, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Nickell; no, none; absent, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Dr. Luken, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Williamson.

ADDITION TO CONTRACT FOR PIPING SYSTEM AT ABBOTT POWER PLANT ADDITION (40) The Director of the Physical Plant Department and the Comptroller recommend an addition of $1,200 to the contract with William A. Pope Company to provide for soot blower piping. Funds are available for this addition in the State appropriation for Power Plant Additions.