NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in order to support commitments to current students and to the aviation industry, CWU must make some critical choices about future aviation operations, and, as a result, directs staff, by January 1, 2018, to complete and deliver to Trustees for consideration the following analyses: • A plan to guarantee sustainable, high quality aviation education services at Bowers Field Airport, which may include the options of purchase or long-term lease of the facility; or alternatively • A business plan to move the CWU Aviation program from Bowers Field Airport to McAllister Field in Yakima, WA. • A review and discussion of other alternatives which can allow CWU to better serve the requirements of the broad community as it relates to the training of aviation professionals. Motion 17-47: Mr. Erickson moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves Resolution 17-06, which reiterates CWU’s commitment to Aviation. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The board approved the resolution and motion unanimously. Action – Approval of Consent Agenda The consent action items are submitted by the divisions of Academic and Student Life, Business and Financial Affairs, Enrollment Management, Operations, and the President. Motion 17-48: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University approves the consent action items submitted November 3, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. Liu. The motion was approved. Action – Approval of New Hall Proposal and Pro Forma CWU proposes to construct a new, 400-bed residence hall at the northeast corner of the intersection of E. Dean Nicholson Blvd and N. Wildcat Way. The estimated cost of the project is $45 million, which includes all design and construction costs, debt issuance costs and capitalized interest. This project will be financed with revenue bonds on a 30-year repayment term. The bonds will be collateralized by CWU System revenues, which include Housing & Dining, Wildcat Shop, Parking and Student Activities funds. Motion 17-49: Mr. Liu moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby delegates authority to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, or his designee, to secure a design-build contractor and related revenue bond financing. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Action – Approval of Recreation Expansion Proposal and Pro Forma The Recreation Expansion project will build a track facility in the southeast corner of North Wildcat Way and 18th Avenue. The project, unanimously recommended by the Student Recreation Advisory Board, will be funded with $4 million of Recreation Fee reserves. Non-CWU organizations and CWU units outside the Recreation Department (e.g. varsity athletics, academic departments) will pay to use the facility. Ongoing operational costs related to the recreation expansion will be incorporated into the broader Recreation Center budget which is supported by a student fee. Motion 17-50: Ms. Black moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the use of $4 million in Recreation Fee reserves for the design and construction of the Recreation Expansion Project. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
6 Board of Trustees Minutes November 2-3, 2017
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