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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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quested, b y the following v o t e : A y e , M r . Bissell, M r . H e r r i c k , Mr. H i c k m a n , M r s . Holt, M r . Johnston, M r . Livingston, M r . M e g r a n , Mr. Nickell, M r s . W a t k i n s ; no, n o n e ; absent, M r . Grange, M r . Stratton. NAVAL RESEARCH CONTRACT (9) The University has had a contract with the Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, since March 1, 1946, for research in nuclear physics. The current contract terminates December 31, 1954. During this period (1946-1953), funds in the amount of $3,242,756 have been made available for the research called for in the contract. The University receives reimbursement for all direct expenditures plus an allowance for all indirect costs. It is proposed to extend the contract for an additional year to December 31, I95S. at the present annual contract payment of $400,000. This will provide funds for twelve months' operation at the current level of operations. The Dean of the College of Engineering and the Acting Comptroller recommend continuation of this research project. I concur and recommend that the Acting Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute this contract. O n m o t i o n of M r s . H o l t , t h i s c o n t r a c t w a s a p p r o v e d a n d t h e A c t i n g C o m p t r o l l e r a n d t h e S e c r e t a r y of t h e B o a r d w e r e a u t h o r i z e d t o execute the same. CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER FOR NEW LAW BUILDING AREA (10) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Acting Comptroller recommend the award of a contract for $178,265 to the Illiana Construction Company, the lowest bidder, for the extension of a storm sewer from near Lincoln Avenue across the South Campus to service the new Law Building area. Total estimated cost of the project, including work to be done by the Physical Plant Department, is $211,300. A contract for engineering work on this sewer was authorized by the Board of Trustees on April 19, 1951. T h e storm sewer is necessary to correct bad drainage in this area. It will also provide outlets for future buildings in the southwest campus, where storm drainage is presently inadequate. This contract will be subject to release of funds by the Governor from the state appropriation for construction of the Law Building. I concur and recommend that the Acting Comptroller and the Secretary of the Board be authorized to execute these contracts when funds are released. O n m o t i o n of M r . H i c k m a n , t h i s c o n t r a c t w a s a w a r d e d a n d the A c t i n g C o m p t r o l l e r a n d t h e S e c r e t a r y of t h e B o a r d w e r e a u t h o r i z e d to execute the same. CONTRACT WITH W I L S O N AND ANDERSON FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ON SANITARY SEWER FOR LAW BUILDING (11) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Acting Comptroller recommend the award of a contract to Wilson and Anderson, Consulting Engineers, Champaign, for engineering services on the construction of a sanitary sewer extension along Peabody Drive, between First and Fourth Streets, to service the new Law Building. T h e contract will be on the following basis: a. For design work, including plans and specifications, a fee of 4^2 per cent of the estimated construction cost of the work up to a cost of $25,000, and at a rate of 4 per cent of the estimated cost of construction of the work in excess of

$25,000.

b. F o r construction supervision, a fee of 4 per cent of the actual cost of construction work up to a cost of $25,000, and at the rate of 3J/i per cent of the actual cost of construction work in excess of $25,000. c. For field inspection service, if requested by the University, the net amount of wages paid the inspector, plus 25 per cent to cover overhead costs. The estimated total cost of the project for the sanitary sewer extension is $40,500, and the estimated fee for Wilson and Anderson is $3,700. A release of funds from the state appropriation for construction of the Law Building will cover the cost of this project.