Proceedings of the Board of Regents (1999-2000)

September Meeting, 1999

Regent Horning moved approval of the Student Publications Building Project and
the appointment of Finegold Alexander + Associates Inc. as architects. Regent
Maynard seconded the motion. President Bollinger observed that building renovations
have been desired by staff from the Michigan Daily and other student publications for
many years. Michigan Daily alumni will also be asked to participate in renovation
plans. The vote was then taken, and the motion was approved unanimously.
Forest Avenue Parking Structure City/University of Michigan Partnership
Executive Vice President Kasdin reported that this is a proposal to construct and
operate a joint parking structure on Forest Avenue in conjunction with the City of Ann
Arbor. The University will have the use of 32 percent of the parking spaces, and it will
pay 32 percent of all costs associated with the project. Details of the contract governing
the construction period and operation of the facility are still being negotiated. The Ann
Arbor City Council has given the project preliminary approval.
President Bollinger commented that this is only one of a number of collaborations
the University plans to pursue with the city. On a motion by Regent McGowan,
seconded by Regent Maynard, the Regents unanimously approved proceeding with the
design of the Forest Avenue parking structure pursuant to a potential joint venture
agreement with the city of Ann Arbor, as described in the Regents Communication.
980 Broadway, Ann Arbor
On a motion by Regent Newman, seconded by Regent McGowan, the Regents
unanimously approved sale of 980 Broadway to the city of Ann Arbor at a price of
$88,000. The parcel is needed to allow construction of the Broadway Bridge as desired
by the city.
University of Michigan Hospitals-University Hospital Bed Utilization Plan
Executive Vice President Omenn observed that the University of Michigan Hospitals
are essentially running at full capacity. Plans call for the return to service of 64 beds and
realignment of clinical services to improve patient care efficiencies. This would be done
by integrating medical and surgical disciplines to coordinate the care for specific patient
populations.
On a motion by Regent Horning, seconded by Regent Newman, the Regents
unanimously approved the University Hospital Bed Utilization Project and appointment
of an architect.
Proposed Purchasing Contract with Ply LLC
On a motion by Regent Brandon, seconded by Regent Horning, the Regents
unanimously approved a purchasing contract with Ply LLC. Because M. Craig Borum is
both an equal partner in Ply LLC and a University employee, this purchasing contract falls
under the state of Michigan Conflict of Interest Statute. The following information is
provided in compliance with statutory requirements:
1. The parties to the purchase contract will be the Regents of the University of Michigan
and Ply LLC.

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