Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1950 [PAGE 959]

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[November 29

southwest entrances of the building indicate that this phase of the safety improvements can be completed for $150,000. The State appropriations for 1049-19.51 for buildings and other capital improvements at the University include an item "Additions to Power and Heating Plant and Remodeling of Existing Buildings," $1,215,000, of which $880,000 has been budgeted for additions to the power and heating plant and $420,000 for remodeling of existing buildings. The improvements in Noyes Laboratory have a high priority among remodeling projects. The Director of the Physical Plant and the Comptroller recommend that $150,000 of this State appropriation be assigned for remodeling of existing buildings, including the improvements in the Noyes Laboratory, and that contracts be awarded to the lowest bidders as follows: Construction of Stairways General work — E. N. DeAtley, Champaign $95 000 Electrical work — Leverenz Electric Company, Danville (guaranteed maximum, including fixed fee) 4 065 Plumbing and heating — Reliable Plumbing and Heating Company, Champaign (fixed fee plus actual cost) 4 500 (Total estimated at $25,695. See below.) Fume Hoods (31) Reliable Plumbing and Heating Company, Champaign... .$10 350 This contract does not cover removal of the present central stairway and construction of floors over the stair well, a separate contract for which will be recommended later. This job is included in the estimated budget of $150,000. I concur and recommend that the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute these contracts subject to the release of funds for this work by the Governor.

On motion of Mr. Livingston, these recommendations were adopted.

CONTRACT FOR PARKING LOT TO SERVE STUDENT AND STAFF APARTMENTS (14) It was not practicable to provide automobile parking space adjacent to the student and staff apartments on Goodwin Avenue and Green Street. However, the committee on parking has included this area in its recommendations for additional facilities. Ground is available nearby on University property at 1106 and 1108 West Green Street. Bids have been taken on the construction of a parking lot with a rock base and a penetration binder for fifty-four cars at 1106 West Green Street. The Director of the Physical Plant and the Comptroller recommend award of a contract to the Champaign Asphalt Company, the lowest bidder, for $3,5°°. The cost of this work can be charged against funds available for the construction of the student and staff apartments. I recommend construction of this parking lot and that the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute this contract.

On motion of Mrs. Holt, these recommendations were adopted.

CONTRACTS FOR REPAIR WORK ON ALLERTON FARMS (15) Grain storage space has been at a premium this fall. In anticipation of this situation, the 1948 corn crop was cleared out of the cribs on the Allerton Farms. When the cribs were empty, it was found that repairs would be necessary but the extent of the work could not be determined until it was started, i.e., floor boards taken up and siding removed. Harold Hammerschmidt, Monticello, who had previously done work for the University at Allerton Park, had a crew of men available to start the work and complete it by harvest time. Mr. Hammerschmidt offered to do the work on a time and material basis as follows: Hammerschmidt Bros $2 00 an hour One experienced workman I 75 a n hour All other labor I 65 an hour