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CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION CENTER

The President reported that he had opened yesterday the bids for construction of the new
children's hospital which is to be located on the Rucker Tract on Route 250 west of the
University. The low bid of $421,000 from the Ivy Construction Company was, Mr. Darden said,
higher than he had hoped; but it was within $15,000 of the other bids, and he believed it was
the best that could be obtained. The President requested authority to proceed with a contract
for construction, subject to approval by the Director of the Budget.

The Board resolved that the President be authorized to proceed in this matter at his own
discretion.