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The IBHE will continue to provide terminals, modems, data access arrangements, and switchwork network service at the terminal end, with the ACC communications staff assisting in identifying the required characteristics of such equipment. The vice president for administration has recommended that the contract be authorized as outlined above. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . Lenz, the contract w a s authorized as r e c o m m e n d e d .

Contract for Administrative Computing Services, State Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

(28) The Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities has requested teleprocessing services for the purpose of assisting in their operations of a management information system through the central computer facilities operated by the Administrative Computer Center (ACC) of the University. The computer time-sharing will be accomplished by using terminals provided by and located at the agency in Chicago, with access to the University's ACC computer system at the Roosevelt Road Building, Chicago. The agreement will provide for service requests which are compatible with ACC operating schedules Monday through Friday, although no specific operational guarantee will be made. (The support to the agency will be on a "best-effort" basis.) Charges to the agency for the services during the period of September 22, 1977, through June 30, 1978, are estimated at $20,000, and monthly billing will be based upon the administrative computer center processing rates for system usage. The agreement may be renewed for an additional one-year period by agreement of both parties and may be terminated by either party upon thirty days' written notice. The agency will provide terminals, modems, access arrangements, and switchwork network service at the terminal end, with the ACC communications staff assisting in identifying the required characteristics of such equipment. The vice president for administration has recommended the contract be authorized with the State of Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. I concur.

On motion of Mr. Lenz, the contract was authorized as recommended. Contract for Professional Services, Medical Center

(29) The president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends the continuation of employment of Nerad and Carlsen, Architects, Clarendon Hills, for professional services in connection with the University's review of construction contract documents for the replacement hospital. The contract would be from October 1, 1977, through June 30, 1978, and the fee for the professional services will be paid on an hourly basis at an annual rate that will not exceed $27,500, plus reimbursements for authorized travel. The continued services of the firm will help to ensure that all of the obligations of the Capital Development Board, architects/engineers, construction manager, and contracton are appropriately fulfilled and that the completed work is as specified and that all systems will function properly upon completion. Funds are available in the Hospital Income Account. T h e s t u d e n t advisory vote w a s : A y e , M i s s Cordon, M r . Overstreet, Miss Winter; no, none.

On motion of Mr. NeaL this recommendation was approved by the