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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[February 19

and other capital projects proposed for the Medical Center campus, additional capability in the Office for Capital Programs is required. Since the level of construction activity will, in all probability, be reduced following the completion of these projects, it is beneficial for the University to employ a consultant rather than to employ additional staff for a short period of time. Funds are available in the Hospital Income Account. O n motion of Mr. Swain, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, M r . Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, Mr. Steger, Mr. Swain; no, none; absent, Governor Walker. Mr. H a h n asked to be recorded as not voting. Employment of Health Facilities Consultant, Medical Center (17) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends the employment of Herman Smith Associates of Hinsdale for general and functional consulting services for the Replacement Hospital at the Medical Center and its integration with ambulatory care facilities. The services are required to assist the hospital administration in developing efficient and effective operation of the programmed health care delivery systems. The consultant will be paid on the basis of the firm's composite consultant hourly rates. The rates are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. The cost for the services of the consultant will not exceed $213,000 through June 30, 1975. As additional services are required, authorization by the Board will be requested. Funds are available from the University Hospital Income Account. O n motion of Mr. Swain, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. H a h n , Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, M r . Steger, Mr. Swain; no, none; absent, Governor Walker. Mr. Forsyth asked to be recorded as not voting. Employment of Parking Planning Consultant, Medical Center (18) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends the employment of Ralph H. Burke, Inc., for consulting services for a parking structure feasibility study and a long-range campus parking plan, at a fee based on actual personnel expenses plus 150 per cent and reimbursable expense items approved by the University with the maximum fee not to exceed $29,500. Funds are available in the Medical Center Parking Account. The Buildings and Grounds Committee approved this recommendation on January 15, 1975. O n motion of Mr. Neal, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Rader, Mr. Steger, Mr. Swain; no, none; absent, Governor Walker. Mr. H a h n asked to be recorded as not voting. Employment of Architect/Engineer for Miscellaneous Remodeling Work, Medical Center Campus (19) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends entering into a contract with John Dolio & Associates, Inc., Chicago, for architectural and engineering professional services for projects assigned to them for miscellaneous remodeling work at the Medical