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larger area extending west as far as the site of the proposed new residence hall for men on Fourth Street. These studies also indicate that it would be more economical to use the Lincoln Avenue storm sewer as an outlet for such drainage than to construct a storm sewer connecting with the Boneyard. Although funds are not available for actual construction of the storm sewer, it is desirable to prepare plans and specifications. The Director of the Physical Plant and the Comptroller, therefore, recommend that the contract with Wilson and Anderson be amended to provide for the preparation of plans and specifications on a revised program, on the following terms: (a) for design, plans, and specifications, a fee of 3 ^ per cent of construction costs based on an estimated total of $100,000, plus 3 per cent on that portion of construction cost in excess of $100,000; (b) for general direction of the work, a fee of 3 ^ per cent of the actual cost if construction is undertaken; (c) in the event the services of an engineer for continuous inspection and supervision are desired, such services to be provided on the basis of net wages plus 15 per cent for overhead. The total estimated cost of the engineering services is $5,900. Funds are available for this, subject to the release by the Governor, in the state appropriation for "Construction of extensions to the Utility Distribution Systems." I concur and recommend that the Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute this modified contract.

On motion of Mr. Herrick, authority was given as recommended.

SALE OF HOUSE ON McCULLOUGH FARM

(26) Among the improvements acquired with the McCulIough farms purchased in 1949 for the College of Agriculture, on the north portion of the farm assigned to the Dairy Science Department, is a two-story dwelling house. It is of poor construction. It was appraised at $1,600 at the time of purchase. The Physical Plant Department has estimated that $12,000 would be required for rehabilitation and modernization of this dwelling. The Department of Dairy Science recommends that the house be advertised for sale and removed from the property. I request authority for the disposal of this house by sale to the highest bidder.

On motion of Mrs. Holt, authority was given as recommended.

COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CHAMPA1GN-URBANA

(27) In 1047 there was organized in Champaign-Urbana a Community Housing and Development Council to provide for planning for the civic growth and development of the local community and of the University of Illinois. The University was largely responsible for the organization of the Council, on which it has representatives. The work of the Council has been significant in promoting the development of additional residential housing but it has been chiefly concerned with a long-range plan for over-all development. The Council employed Swanson Associates, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to prepare this master plan. The job is finished and a "Comprehensive Development Plan for Champaign-Urbana" has been produced. A copy of this plan has been sent to each member of the Board of Trustees. The University, through an appropriation of $20,000 made by the Board of Trustees on February 21, 1948, contributed to the cost of preparing this Plan. Among the advantages to the University which will result from its application are: (a) better housing and civic improvement which will aid in securing staff and in providing living quarters for both students and staff; (b) a reduction in the amount of staff housing the University will need to provide; (c) improvement of traffic conditions; (d) extension of utilities and other municipal services; and (e) proper co-ordination of University and community expansion. It would have been necessary for the University in any case to do a considerable part of the planning included in this project. The Comprehensive Development Plan is a long-term outline as a guide for public and private developments. The recommendations it contains are not arbitrary requirements. The Plan as conceived by the planners must be considered flexible. It offers an acceptable working guide for future development so far as the University is concerned.