Minutes of Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 1973, Volume No. 19

              MINUTES OF
Board of Regents
of
Stephen F. Austin State University
VOLUME NO. 19
HOUSTON, TEXAS
JUNE 23, 1973
INDEX
Minutes of the Meeting
Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents
held in Houston, Texas
June 23, 1973
VOLUME NO. 19
Page
73-65 Approval of Architectural Contract with Kent,
Marsellos § Scott for the Renovation of the
Boynton Building 19-2
73-66 Approval of Change Order No. 7 - Loggins
Construction Co. - Sodding of Stadium 19-22
73-67 Resolutions of Appreciation to Outgoing Members
Thomas and Maness 19-22
73-68 Approval of Contract with Texas Elevator Co, of
Houston for University Warehouse Elevator 19-25
73-69 Authorization for University to Purchase 92/100
Acre
73-70 Authorization for University to Sell 59-46/100
Acres 19-35
73-71 Approval of Annual Operating Budget for 1973-74 19-35
73-72 Authorization for University to Proceed with the
Proposed Acquisition of Bailey Farm 19-35
73-73 Expression of Appreciation to R. E. McGee 19-35
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
June 23, 1973
The meeting was called to order by R. E. McGee, Chairman of the Board
of Regents, at ten o'clock a.m. June 23, 1973.
PRESENT:
Members: R. E. McGee of Houston
Joe Bob Golden of Jasper
Walter Todd of Dallas
Robert C. Gray of Austin
Glenn Justice of Dallas
Ernest Powers of Carthage
Mrs. George Cullum, Jr. of Dallas
Douglas Bergman of Dallas
ABSENT: James I. Perkins of Rusk
PRESENT: C. G. Haas, Secretary
Dr. R. W. Steen, President of the University
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Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Golden, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the contract with Kent, Marsellos and
Scott for the design and supervision of the renovation of the Boynton
Building be approved and the Chairman of the Board be authorized to
sign the contract, as follows:
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CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
CITY OF NACOGDOCHES I
Till; STATE OF TEXAS I
COUNTY OF NACOGDOCHES I
THIS AGREEMENT made as of the Third day of June in
the year Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Three and between the BOARD OF
REGENTS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, NACOGDOCHES,
TEXAS acting herein by and through its President, hereinafter called the
Owner, and KENT, MARSELLOS AND SCOTT, ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS,
Lufkin, Texas, hereinafter called the Architect.
WITNESSETH, whereas the Owner intends to erect on the campus
of Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, REMODELING
OF THE BOYNTON BUILDING, hereinafter called the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Owner and the Architect for the considerations
hereinafter set forth agree as follows:
I. The Architect shall provide professional services for the Project in
accordance with the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.
II. The Owner shall compensate the Architect in accordance with the
Terms and Conditions of this Agreement as follows:
a) For the Architect's Basic Services, as described in Par
agraph 1.1; Ten and One Half Per Cent (10. 5%) of the
project construction cost; hereinafter referred to as
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the Basic Rate, and such other payments and reimbursements
as may hereinafter be provided, but all such payments and every
payment herein provided shall be from Funds appropriated by
the Sixty-Third Legislature, House Bill 139,
and other funds available to the Owner for expendi
ture for the use of Stephen F. Austin State University.
b) For the Architects Additional Services as described in
Paragraph 1.3 Compensation for Principals, employees, and con
sultants time as agreed upon between the Owner and the
Architect.
c) For the Architect's Reimbursable Expenses, amounts
expended as defined in Article 5.
111. The Architect and the Owner further agree to the following Terms and
Conditions:
ARTICLE 1
ARCHITECT'S SERVICES
1.1 BASIC SERVICES
The Architect's Basic Services consist of the five phases described
below and include normal structural, mechanical and electrical engineer
ing services.
SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
1.1.1 The Architect shall consult with the Owner to ascertain the requirements
oi" the Project and shall confirm such requirements to the Owner.
1.1.2 The Architect shall prepare Schematic Design Studies consisting of draw
ings and other documents illustrating the scale and relationship of
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Project components for approval by the Owner.
1.1.3 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a Statement of Probable Con
struction Cost based on current area, volume or other unit costs.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
1.1.4 The Architect shall prepare from the approved Schematic Design
Studies, for approval by the Owner, the Design Development Docu
ments consisting of drawings and other documents to fix and describe
the size and character of the entire Project as to structural, mechani
cal and electrical systems, materials and such other essentials as
may be appropriate.
1.1.5 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a further Statement of
Probable Construction Cost.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE
1.1.6 The Architect shall prepare from the approved Design Development
Documents, for approval by the Owner, Working Drawings and Specifications
setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the entire
project including the necessary bidding information, and shall assist in
the preparation of bidding forms, the Conditions of the Contract, and the
form of Agreement between the Owner and the Contractor.
1.1.7 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to previous
Statements of Probable Construction Cost indicated by changes in
requirements or general market conditions.
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1.1.8 The Architect shall assist the Owner in filing the required documents
for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the
Project.
BIDDING OK NEGOTIATION PHASE
1.1.9 The Architect, following the Owner's approval of the Construction Docu
ments and of the latest Statement of Probable Construction Cost, shall
assist the Owner in obtaining bids or negotiated proposals, and in
awarding and preparing construction contracts.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE - ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
1 .1.10 The Construction Phase will commence with the award of the Construction
Contract and will terminate when the final Certificate for Payment is
issued to the Owner.
1.1.11 The Architect shall provide Administration of the Construction Contract
as set forth in Articles 1.through 14 inclusive of the latest edition of
AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
and the extent of his duties and responsibilities and the limitations of
his authority as assigned thereunder shall not be modified without his
written consent.
1.1.12 The Architect, as the representative of the Owner during the Construction
Phase, shall advise and consult with the Owner. The Architect shall have
authority to act on behalf of the Owner to the extent provided in the General
Conditions unless otherwise modified in writing.
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1 . I . I 'J The Architect shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it
is in preparation or progress.
1.1.14 The Architect shall make periodic visits to the site to familiarize
himself generally with the progress and quality of the Work and to
determine in general if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the
Contract Documents. On the basis of his on-site observations as an
architect, he shall endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and
deficiencies in the Work of the Contractor. The Architect shall not
be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to
check the quality or quantity of the Work. The Architect shall not be
responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences
or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection
with the Work, and he shall not be responsible for the Contractor's
failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
1.1.15 Based on such observations at the site and on the Contractor's Applications
for Payment, the Architect shall determine the amount owing to the
Contractor and shall issue Certificates for Payment in such amounts.
The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall constitute a representa
tion by the Architect to the Owner, based on the Architects observations
at the site as provided in Subparagraph 1.1.14 and on the data comprising
the Application for Payment, that the Work has progressed to the
point indicated; that to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information
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and belie:!, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract
Documents (subject to an evaluation of the Work for conformance with
the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any
subsequent tests required by the Contract Documents, to minor deviations
from the Contract Documents correctable prior to completion, and to
any specified qualifications stated in the Certificate for Payment); and
that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. By
issuing a Certificate for Payment, the Architect shall not be deemed to
represent that he has made any examination to ascertain how and for
what purpose the Contractor has used the moneys paid on account of the
Contract Sum.
1.1.16 The Architect shall be, in the first instance, the interpreter of the
requirements oi the Contract Documents and the impartial judge of the
performance thereunder by both the Owner and Contractor. The Architect
shall make decisions on all claims of the Owner or Contractor relating to
the execution and progress of the Work and on all other matters or
questions related thereto. The Architect's decisions in matters relating
to artistic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent of the Contract
Documents.
J . 1 . 17 The Architect shall have authority to reject Work which does not conform
to the Contract Documents. Whenever, in his reasonable opinion, he
considers it necessary or advisable to insure the proper implementation
of the intent of the Contract Documents, he will have authority to require
special inspection or testing of any Work in accordance with the pro-
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visions of the Contract Documents whether or not such Work be then
fabricated, installed or completed.
1.1. 18 The Architect shall review and approve shop drawings, samples and
other submissions of the Contractor only for conformance with the
design concept of the Project and for compliance with the information
given in the Contract Documents.
1.1.19 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders.
1.1.20 The Architect shall conduct inspections to determine the Dates of
Substantial Completion and final completion, shall receive and review
written guarantees and related documents assembled by the Contractor,
and shall issue a final Certificate for Payment.
1. 1 .21 The Architect shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the
Contractor, or any Subcontractors, or any of the Contractor's or Sub
contractors1 agents or employees, or any other persons performing
any of the Work .
1.2 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES
1.2.1 If more extensive representation at the site than is described under Sub-paragraphs
1.1.10 through 1.1.21 inclusive is required, and if the Owner
and Architect agree, the Architect shall provide one or more Full-Time
Project Representative to assist the Architect.
1.2.2 Such Full-Time Project Representatives shall be selected, employed and
directed by the Architect, and the Architect shall be compensated therefor
as mutually agreed between the Owner and the Architect as set forth
in an exhibit appended to this Agreement.
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1.2.3 The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of such Full-Time
Project Representatives shall be set forth in an exhibit appended to this
Agreement.
1 .2 A Tli rough the on-site observations by Full-Time Project Representatives
of the Work in progress, the Architect shall endeavor to provide further
protections for the Owner against defects in the Work, but the furnishing
of such project representation shall not make the Architect responsible
for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures,
or for safety precautions and programs, or for the Contractor's failure
to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
1. 3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
If any of the following Additional Services are authorized by the Owner,
they shall be paid for by the Owner as hereinbefore provided.
1.3.1 Providing design services relative to future facilities, systems and
equipment which are not intended to be constructed as part of the Project.
1.3.2 Providing services to investigate existing conditions or facilities or to
make measured drawings thereof, or to verify the accuracy of drawings
or other information furnished by the Owner.
1.3.3 Providing Detailed Estimates of Construction Cost or detailed quantity
surveys or inventories of material, equipment and labor.
1.3.4 Making major revisions in Drawings, Specifications or other documents
when such revisions are inconsistent with written approvals or instructions
previously given and are due to causes beyond the control of the Architect.
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1.3.5 Making investigations involving detailed appraisals and valuations of
existing facilities, and surveys or inventories required in connection
with construction performed by the Owner.
] . 3.6 Providing consultation concerning replacement of any Work damaged by
lire or other cause during construction, and furnishing professional
services of the type set forth in Paragraph 1.1 as may be required
in connection with the replacement of such Work,
i .3.7 Providing professional services made necessary by the default of the
Contractor or by major defects in the Work of the Contractor in the
performance of the Construction Contract.
1.3.8 Preparing to serve or serving as an expert witness in connection with
any public hearing, arbitration proceeding or legal proceeding.
1.3.9 Providing services of professional consultants for other than the normal
structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services for the Project.
1.3. LO Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement
or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted
architectural practice.
ARTICLE 2
THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The Owner shall provide full information regarding his requirements for
the Project.
2.2 The Owner shall designate, when necessary, a representative authorized
to act in his behalf with respect to the Project. The Owner or his repre-
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sensitive shall examine documents submitted by the Architect and
shall render decisions pertaining thereto promptly, to avoid unreason
able delay in the progress of the Architect's work.
2. 3 The Owner shall furnish a certified land survey of the site giving,
as applicable, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements and
adjoining property; rights-of-way, restrictions, easements, encroach
ments , zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries and contours of the site;
locations, dimensions and complete data pertaining to existing buildings,
other improvements and trees; and full information concerning avail
able service and utility lines both public and private, above and below
grade, including inverts and depths.
2.4 The Owner shall furnish the services of a soils engineer or other con
sultant when such services are deemed necessary by the Architect, in
cluding reports, test borings, test pits, soil bearing values, percolation
tests, air and water pollution tests, ground corrosion and resistivity
tests and other necessary operations for determining subsoil, air and
water conditions, with appropriate professional interpretations thereof.
2.5 The Owner shall furnish structural, mechanical, chemical and other
laboratory tests, inspections and reports as required by law or the
Contract Documents.
2.6 The Owner shall furnish such legal, accounting, and insurance counsel
ling services as may be necessary for the Project, and such auditing
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services as he may require to ascertain how or for what purposes the
Contractor has used the moneys paid to him under the Construction
Contract.
2.7 The services, information, surveys and reports required by Paragraphs
2.3 through 2.6 inclusive shall be furnished at the Owner's expense,
and the Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and com
pleteness thereof.
2.8 If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of any fault or
defect in the Project or non-conformance with the Contract Documents,
he shall give prompt written notice thereof to the Architect.
2.9 The Owner shall furnish information required of him as expeditiously
as necessary for the orderly progress of the Work.
ARTICLE 3
CONSTRUCTION COST
3. 1 The Construction Cost to be used as the basis for determining the
Architect's Basic Compensation shall be the total cost or estimated cost
to the Owner of all Work designed or specified by the Architect, which
shall be determined as follows, with precedence in the order listed:
3.1.1 For completed construction, the total cost of all such Work;
3.1.2 For Work not constructed, (1) the lowest bona fide bid received from a
qualified bidder for any or all of such Work, or (2) if the Work is not
bid, the bona fide negotiated proposal submitted for any or all of such
Work; or
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3. J . 3 For Work for which no such bid or proposal is received, (1) the latest
Detailed Estimate of Construction Cost if one is available, or (2) the
latest Statement of Probable Construction Cost.
3.2 Construction Cost does not include the compensation of the Architect
and consultants, the cost of the land, rights-of-way, or other costs which
are the responsibility of the Owner as provided in Paragraphs 2.3 through
2.6 inclusive.
3. 3 Labor furnished by the Owner for the Project shall be included in the
Construction Cost at current market rates including a reasonable allowance
for overhead and profit. Materials and equipment furnished by the Owner
shall be included at current market prices, except that used materials
and equipment shall be included as if purchased new for the Project.
3.4 Statements of Probable Construction Cost and Detailed Cost Estimates
prepared by the Architect represent his best judgment as a design
professional familiar with the construction industry. It is recognized,
however, that neither the Architect nor the Owner has any control over
the cost of labor, materials or equipment, over the contractor's methods
of determining bid prices, or over competitive bidding or market condi
tions. Accordingly, the Architect cannot and does not guarantee that
bids will not vary from any Statement of Probable Construction Cost
or other cost estimate prepared by him.
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3.5 When a fixed limit of Construction Cost is established as a condition of
this Agreement, it shali include a bidding contingency of ten percent
unless another amount is agreed upon in writing. When such a fixed
limit is established, the Architect shall be permitted to determine
what materials, equipment, component systems and types of construction
are to be included in the Contract Documents, and to make reasonable
adjustments in the scope of the Project to bring it within the fixed limit.
The Architect may also include in the Contract Documents alternate bids
to adjust the Construction Cost to the fixed limit.
3.5.1 11 the lowest bona fide bid or negotiated proposal, the Detailed Cost
Estimate or the Statement of Probable Construction Cost Exceeds such
fixed limit of Construction Cost (including the bidding contingency)
established as a condition of this Agreement, the Owner shall (1) give
written approval of an increase in such fixed limit, (2) cooperate in re
vising the Project scope and quality as required to reduce the Probable
Construction Cost. In the case of (2) the Architect, without additional
charge, shall modify the Drawings and Specifications as necessary to
bring the Construction Cost within the fixed limit. The providing of
such service shall be the limit of the Architect's responsibility in this
regard, and having done so, the Architect shall be entitled to compen
sation in accordance with this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 4
DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSE
4 . J Direct Personnel Expense of employees engaged on the Project by the
Architect includes architects, engineers, designers, job captains,
draftsmen, specification writers and typists, in consultation, research
and design, in producing Drawings, Specifications and other documents
pertaining to the Project, and in services during construction at the site.
4.2 Direct Personnel Expense includes cost of salaries and of mandatory
and customary benefits such as statutory employee benefits, insurance,
sick leave, holidays and vacations, pensions and similar benefits.
ARTICLE 5
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
5.1 Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to the Compensation for Basic
and Additional Services and include actual expenditures made by the
Architect, his employees, or his professional consultants in the interest
of the Project for the expenses listed in the following Subparagraphs:
5.1. J Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over
the Project.
5.1.2 Expense of reproduction of Drawings and Specifications excluding
duplicate sets at the completion of each Phase for the Owner's review
and approval.
ARTICLE 6
PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT
b. 1 Payments on account of the Architect's Basic Services shall be made
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as follow<> ;
6.1.1 Payments for Basic Services shall be made in proportion to services per
formed so that the compensation at the completion of each Phase shall
equal the following percentages of the total Basic Compensation:
Design Development Phase • 25%
Construction Documents Phase 75%
Construction Phase —-100%
6.2 Payments for Additional Services of the Architect as defined in Paragraph
1 .3, and for Reimbursable Expenses as defined in Article 5, shall be
made monthly upon presentation of the Architect's statement of services
rendered.
6.3 No deductions shall be made from the Architect's compensation on
account of penalty, liquidated damages, or other sums withheld from
payments to contractors.
6.4 If the Project is abandoned in whole or in part, the Architect shall be paid
his compensation for services performed prior to receipt of written notice
from the Owner of such suspension of abandonment, together with Reim
bursable Expenses then due and all terminal expenses resulting from such
suspension or abandonment.
ARTICLE 7
ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Records of the Architect's Direct Personnel, Consultant and Reimbur
sable Expenses pertaining to the Project, and records of accounts between
the Owner and the Contractor, shall be kept on a generally recognized
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accounting basis and shall be available to the Owner or his authorized
representative at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE 8
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days'
written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform in
accordance with its terms through no fault of the other. In the event of
termination due to the fault of others than the Architect, the Architect
shall be paid his compensation for services performed to termination
date, including Reimbursable Expenses then due and all terminal
expenses.
ARTICLE 9
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Drawings and Specifications as instruments of service are and shall re
main the property of the Architect whether the Project for which they
are made is executed or not. They are not to be used by the Owner
on other projects or extensions to this Project except by agreement in
writing and with appropriate compensation to the Architect.
ARTICLE 10
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The Owner and the Architect each binds himself, his partners, successors,
assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and
to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such
other party with respect all covenants of this Agreement. Neither the
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Owner nor the Architect shall assign, sublet or transfer his interest
in this Agreement without the written consent of the other.
ARTICLE 11
ARBITRATION
11. J All claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of, or
relating to, this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be decided by
arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association then obtaining unless
the parties mutually agree otherwise. This agreement to arbitrate
shall be specifically enforceable under the prevailing arbitration law.
11.2 Notice of the demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other
party to this Agreement and with the American Arbitration Association.
The demand shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim,
dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the
demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal
or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter
in question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
11.3 The award rendered by the arbitrators shall be final, and judgment may
be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court having
jurisdiction thereof.
ARTICLE 12
EXTENT OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between
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the Owner and the Architect and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agree
ment may be amended only by written instrument signed by both
Owner and Architect.
ARTICLE 13
GOVERNING LAW
Unless otherwise specified, this Agreement shall be governed by the
law of the principal place of business of the Architect.
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NUMBER OR COUNTERPART COPIES
This Contract is executed in four counterparts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have made and exe
cuted this Agreement, the day and year first above written.
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
By_
President of the Board
ATTEST:
Secretary
KENT, MARSELLOS AND SCOTT
ARCHITECTS -ENGINEERS
Partner
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73-66
Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Bergman, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that Change Order #7 for $31,476.00 be approved
as an addition to the Loggins Construction Company contract.
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Upon motion of Regent Bergman, seconded by Regent Gray, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that resolutions of appreciation for the
services of former Regents Thomas and Maness be approved and that copies
of the resolutions be presented to them, as follows:
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UISOLU TION Ol' Till- HOARD Ol< KWihN IS Ol;
STEPHEN V. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
MRS. LIvRA THOMAS: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas on 16 May 1969, officially
^designated Stephen F. Austin State College a State University and created for it a separate
Hoard of Regents;
WHEREAS, among the appointees to the Board was the Honorable Mrs. Lera
Thomas. Houston ami Nacogdoches civic leader who had formerly served with distinction in
tin- Congress of the United States both as a member and earlier as the wife of the late
Congressman Albert Thomas;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thomas has served ably as a Regent of Stephen F. Austin State
University and has created here a scholarship fund in memory of her late husband;
WHEREAS, as of 31January 1973. Mrs. Thomas' term as member of the Board
expired;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State
University, in meeting assembled this_J™ dayof__J™t 1973. express to
Mrs. Thomas its deep appreciation, as well as that of the administration, faculty, staff, and
student body of the University, for her services and extend to her the best wishes of all for
(onlinued success in her service to the state and nation; and,
HE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this expression of appreciation be spread
inum the official minutes of the Board and that a copy be presented to Mrs. Thomas.
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Secretary of thc~B<7a7d Chairman of the Board
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RESOLUTION OF Tllli BOARD OF RI&LNTS OF
STIJMIIN F. AUSTIN STATK UNIVIiRSITY
ROY MANLSS: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the Legislature of thet State of Texas on 16 May 1969, officially
ralcsignatcd Stephen F. Austin State College a State University and created for it a separate
Hoard of Regents;
WHEREAS, among the appointees to the Board was the Honorable Roy Maness,
Hcuumont investor and formerly a student of Stephen F. Austin State College for which he
had rendered distinguished service as President of the Beaumont area chapter of the Alumni
Association;
WHEREAS. Mr. Maness has served ably as a Regent of Stephen F. Austin State
University, contributing immeasurably to the recent success of the institution; and,
WHEREAS, as of 31 January 1973, Mr. Maness' term as a member of the Board
expired;
NOW HE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State
University, in meeting assembled this__JJ*d day of__J^J}e_ 1973, express to
Mr. Maness its deep appreciation, as well as that of the administration, faculty, staff, and
student body of the University, for his services and extend to him the best wishes of all for
continued success in fits service to the state and nation; and,
HE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this expression of appreciation be spread
upon the official minutes of the Hoard and that a copy be presented to Mr. Maness
Secretary of the Hoard Chairman of the Board
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73-68
Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Justice, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the contract for $12,167.00 with Texas
I!levator Company, Inc. Houston, Texas, to provide and install an elevator
in the University Warehouse be approved and the Chairman of the Board be
authorized to sign the contract, as follows:
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CONTRACT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF NACOGDOCHES
THIS AGREEMENT, made this the 23rd day of June, 1973
by and between the BOARD OF REGENTS, STEPHEN F\_ AUSTIN
STATE UNIVERSITY, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS, acting herein through its
President, hereinafter called "Owner" and TEXAS ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC.
HOUSTON. TEXAS hereinafter called "Contractor".
WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Owner for the con
siderations hereinafter named agree as follows:
1. The Contractor agrees to provide all of the materials, furnish the
labor, and do all things necessary to complete fully all of the work
shown on the Drawings and described in the Specifications entitled
WAREHOUSE ELEVATOR, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY,
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS prepared by Kent, Marsellos & Scott, Architects -
Engineers, Lufkin, Texas acting as and in these Contract Documents entitled the
Architect; and shall do everything required by this Agreement, the
"General Conditions" of this Contract, the Drawings and the Specifications.
2. The "General Conditions" of the Contract, the "Supplementary Conditions",
the Drawings and the Specifications, together with this Agreement,
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form the Contract, and they are as fully a part of the Contract as
if hereto attached or herein repeated. The following is an enum
eration of the Specifications and Drawings:
Drawings and Specifications entitled "WAREHOUSE ELEVATOR,
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS",
sheet and section numbers as listed in Paragraph 1.1 of "Supplementary
Conditions".
1. This Contract is to.cover the Furnishing and Installing of an
elevator, complete and ready for operation. The said Drawings,
and each and all of said Specifications and "General Conditions"
are made a part of this Agreement for all intents and purposes;
provided that if anything in the said "General Conditions" of the
Contract is in conflict with this Agreement shall control and govern,
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2. The work called for and included in this Agreement is to be
done under the direction of the Architect above named and his
determination of the true meaning and proper construction of the
Specifications shall be considered as final.
3. The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced
on or before a date to be specified in a written "Work Order", and
shall be fully completed within 120 consecutive calendar days
thereafter. The Contractor further agrees to pay as liquidated
damages the sum of $25.00 per day for each consecutive calendar
day thereafter the work remains unfinished as specified in Paragraph
1.29 of "Supplementary Conditions" and in Proposal.
4/ The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the performance of the
Contract, subject to.additions and deductions provided herein,
TWELVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($12,167.00) out of Educational and General Surplus Funds
available to the Owner for expenditure for the use and benefit of
Stephen F. Austin State University.
The basis of the above contract price is as follows:
Base Bid - $12,167.00
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The Owner shall make payments on account of the Contract as
provided therein as follows: On or about the fifteenth of each month
ninety percent (90%) of the value, based on the Contract Price of
labor and materials incorporated in the work and of materials
suitably stored at the site thereof up to the first day of that month,
as estimated by the Architect, less the aggregate of previous
payments; and upon substantial completion of the entire work,
a sum sufficient to increase the total payments to ninety percent
(90%) of the Contract Price provided satisfactory evidence is
furnished that all payrolls, material bills and other indebtedness
connected with the work have been paid. The Owner at any time
after 50% of the work has been completed, if it finds that satis
factory progress is being made, may make any of the remaining
progress payments in full. Final payment shall be due thirty days
after substantial completion of the work provided the work be then
fully completed and the Contract fully performed. Upon receipt of
written notice that the work is ready for final inspection and accept
ance, the Architect shall promptly make such inspection, and when
he finds the work acceptable under the Contract and the Contract
fully performed he shall promptly issue a Final Certificate, over
his own signature, stating that the work provided for in this Contract
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has been completed and is acceptable to him under the terms and
conditions thereof, and that the entire balance found to be due the
Contractor, and noted in the Final Certificate is due and payable.
Before issuance of Final Certificate the Contractor shall submit
evidence satisfactory to the Architect that all payrolls, material
bills and other indebtedness connected with the work hav$ been paid.
5. The Contractor shall pay premium for and furnish Performance
Bond and Payment Bond in amount of 100% of Contract Price;
on form to be furnished by Architect, with sureties acceptable
to the Owner, conditioned:
1. That Contractor shall faithfully perform his
Contract and fully indemnify and save Owner harmless
from all costs and damages which may be suffered by
reason of failure to do so, and fully reimburse and re
pay Owner all outlay and expense which Owner may incur
in making good any default.
2. That Contractor shall pay all persons who have con
tracts directly with Contractor for labor and materials
save which persons shall have a direct action against
Contractor and the surety on his bond, subject to
Owner's priority.
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Surety Companies shall be on approved list of U. S.
Treasury Department of "Companies holding Certificates
of Authority from the Secretary of the Treasury under
the Act of Congress Approved July 30, 1957, as
Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds" and within the
Underwriting limitations listed therein for any single
risk.
Bond shall comply with requirements of all state laws;
including those of Article 5160 Revised Civil Statutes
of Texas, 1925, as amended by House Bill 344, Acts
56th legislature, Regular Session, 1959, effective
April 27, 1959.
6. The Contractor shall effect, pay for and maintain during
the life of this Contract insurance acceptable to the Owner,
conforming to the following schedule:
a) Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance:
As required by the laws of the State of Texas; Employer's
Liability Insurance, $500,000.00.
b) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Auto
mobile Liability Insurance : In an amount not less than
$5 00,000.00 for injuries, including personal injury or
accidental death
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to any one person, and subject to the same limit
on account of one occurrence; Property Damage Insurance in
an amount not less than $100,000.00 each occurrence;
$300,000.00 aggregate.
c) Include Broad Form Property Damage Insurance. Remove
"XCU11 Exclusions (Explosion, collapse, underground
property damage). Include damage to underground wiring,
conduits, piping.
d) Contractual Liability Insurance: As applicable to the
Contractor's obligations under Paragraph 4.18 of "General
Conditions11. The Contractor shall obtain at his expense
Owner's Protective Liability Insurance Policy naming
the Owner and the Architect/Engineer as insured with
the following limits:
1. Bodily Injury
$300,000.00 (each person)
$500,000.00 (each occurrence)
2. Property Damage
$300,000.00 (each occurrence)
e) Completed Operations: Continue coverage in force for
one year after completion of work.
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f) Before commencement of operations hereunder, Con
tractor shall furnish to the Architect, photostatic copies
of the above mentioned insurance policies, together with
a certificate from the insurance carrier that the insurance
will not be cancelled or permitted to lapse until fifteen
(15) days written notice of said impending cancellation
has been given to the Owner.
7. Builder's Risk Insurance: The Owner shall provide Builder's Risk
Insurance as specified in Paragraph 1.6 of Specifications on a 100%
completed value basis in the names of the Contractor, Owner
and Architect, as their interests appear.
The Owner will purchase and maintain such Steam Boiler Insurance
as may be required by the Contract Documents or by law.
8. The Contractor shall complete the several portions and the whole
of the work called for under this Agreement and shall deliver said
improvements and premises, upon completion, to the Owner, free
and clear of all liens and claims for labor furnished or materials
used and other indebtedness whatsoever.
For purposes of complying with the State of Texas Sales Tax,
the following is a division between labor and materials:
Labor -^ ->oo-
Materials __________
Total $ 12,167.00
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of these presents have ex
ecuted this Contract in four (4) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original in the year and day first above mentioned.
SEAL BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
By /s/ C. « . Haas By s/s R. E. McGee
SEAL
TEXAS ELEVATOR COMPANY , INC.
HOUSTON,TEXAS - 77OC6
Address
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READ AND EXAMINED:
/s/ C. G. Haas
By.
Secretary
Board of Regents, Stephen F. Austin State University
(1) Corporation name of Owner
(2) Title of authorized official
(3) Strike out inapplicable terms. Secretary of the Owner should
attest. If Contractor is corporation, Secretary should attest.
Give proper title of each person executing Contract.
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7.3-69
Upon motion of Regent Powers, seconded by Regent Justice, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to purchase
1)2/100 acre of land from Billy Willis for $10,000.
73-70
Upon motion of Regent Justice, seconded by Regent Gray, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to sell to
the highest bidder a block of 59 and 46/100 acres of land near Chireno.
73-71
Upon motion of Regent Justice, seconded by Regent Bergman, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the Stephen F. Austin State University
Annual Operating Budget for 1973-74 indicating funds available of $19,920,175
and estimated budget requirements of $18,865,373 as detailed under separate
cover be approved.
73-72
Upon motion of Regent Todd, seconded by Regent Bergman, with all Regents
voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to proceed
with the proposed acquisition of the Bailey Farm.
73-73
Upon motion of Regent Powers, seconded by Regent Gray, with all Regents
voting aye, it was agreed that appreciation be expressed to Chairman
R. I!. McGee for hosting the June 23 meeting in Houston.
Hoard members were reminded that the next meeting, July 28, will be held
at HuxJcy Bay on Toledo Bend Lake.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
C. G. Haas
Secretary
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