January 16-17, 2003

 

ITEM 118-1002-R0103��������������� Increase in Authorization for Research Facility; The University of Montana - Missoula

 

THAT:�������������������������������������� Consistent with the provisions of MCA 18-2-102, the Board of Regents� of Higher Education authorizes The University of Montana � Missoula to increase the project budget to construct a new research facility.

 

EXPLANATION:����������������������� The original request for authority to construct this facility (BOR Item 116-1001-R0902) approved in the September BOR meeting was in the amount of $700,000. �This request will increase the project authority to $1,500,000.� This project will utilize unused authority only authorization from the 55th Legislature.� This project will be financed with indirect costs from research grants and unrestricted funds.

 

There is a pressing need for additional space for research activities and faculty offices within the School of Forestry.� These programs can be combined with like activities in a single lab facility.