AGENDA

The Board shall not recognize any person wishing to comment on or make a presentation concerning a proposed policy or rule for which a designated time to receive oral public comment, other than at the Call to the Audience, has been established. (Board Policy 1-114)
  

All items on the agenda that are printed in italics and underlined and are marked with an asterisk (*) are consent matters and will be considered by a single motion with no discussion.

All other items will be considered individually.

*Minutes

A. June 16 and 17, 2005, Executive Session
B. August 16 and 17, 2005, Regular Meeting
   

1. FY 2007 State Operating Budget Requests

The Board is requested to review and approve the FY 2007 State Operating Budget Requests. Following Board approval, the budget requests will be forwarded to the Governor and the Legislature.

2. 2005 Annual Personnel Report

The Board is requested to review and approve the statutorily required 2005 Annual Personnel Report for the Arizona University System.

3. *Research Park Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004/2005 (ASU)

The Board is provided with the ASU Research Park Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004/2005.

4. *Disclosure of Substantial Interest of University Employee Michael E. Hogan (UA)

The University of Arizona requests Board approval for University employee Michael E. Hogan, PH.D., to establish and maintain a substantial equity interest in Argylla Technologies, LLC, while continuing his employment at the UA.
  

5. University Medical Center Corporation (UMCC) Request to Issue Bonds

UMCC requests approval to issue Hospital Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $200M for the purposes of (a) financing the costs of several UMCC capital projects, (b) establishing a debt service reserve fund in connection with the Series 2005 Bonds, (c) paying costs of issuance of the series 2005 bonds, and (d) if appropriate, refunding and refinancing its Series 1993 Bonds.

6. Approval to Acquire Interest in University Medical Imaging, L.L.C. (UMCC)

The University Medical Center Corporation (UMCC) requests approval to acquire membership interest in University Medical Imaging, L.L.C. through an investment in, a contribution of capital into, the guaranty of obligations or indebtedness of University Imaging or some other combination of the foregoing, in an aggregate amount in excess of $1M.

7. Northern Arizona University’s Proposed Campus Master Plan (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review, at first reading, the proposed Campus Master Plan for Northern Arizona University.

8. Approval of Conference Center Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Flagstaff (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement to govern the participation and financial investment by the City of Flagstaff in the NAU Conference Center Project.

9. Review of FY 2007 - 2009 Capital Improvement Plans
     
   1. Arizona State University

Arizona State University requests approval of its FY 2007 – 2009 Capital Improvement Plan. The first year of the Plan includes three new projects on the Tempe Campus at an estimated cost of $182M, a third-party financed Downtown Phoenix Campus Phase II, four new projects at an estimated cost of $105.5M, a third-party financed infrastructure improvement project on the Polytechnic Campus, and a building renewal request of $22.6M.

2. Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University requests approval of its FY 2007-2009 Capital Improvement Plan. The first year of the Plan includes three new projects at an estimated cost of $42M and a building renewal request of $9.3M.

3. University of Arizona

The University of Arizona requests approval of its FY 2007-2009 Capital Improvement Plan. The first year of the Plan includes two new projects at an estimated cost of $65.3M and a building renewal request of $38.3M.

10. Flight Line Lease (ASU)

Arizona State University requests authority to lease a building, which will be newly constructed, and located on the Flight Line at Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, contiguous to the Polytechnic Campus. The facility would be owned by Williams Gateway Airport Authority and leased to the university.

11. Lease Agreement with Amersham Biosciences (SV) Corp. (ASU)

Arizona State University requests authority to lease approximately 16,292sf of office, clean-room, lab, and storage space at 7700 S. River Parkway, Tempe, to Amersham Biosciences (SV) Corp. The proposed lease term is for two years with a one-year optional extension. The lessee will bear the cost of any improvements to the space, including their costs for data and telephone.

12. Approval to Issue Auxiliary Revenue Bonds to Construct New Parking Structure (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests approval to issue auxiliary revenue bonds in the amount of $15.5M to construct the recently approved New Parking Structure. The project received favorable review by the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR) at the September 1st meeting. Upon approval, the bond sale is expected to be completed in October.

13. AZ Biomedical Research Collaborative Building: Project Approval with Budget Increase, Authorization to Sell Certificates of Participation, and Amendment to the IGA with the City of Phoenix (ASU and UA)

The University of Arizona and Arizona State University request Project Approval with a budget increase for the Arizona Biomedical Research Collaborative Building (formerly Arizona Biomedical Collaborative), Downtown Phoenix Campus. In addition, subject to favorable review by the Joint Committee on Capital Review, the universities request authority to (1) sell lease purchase Certificates of Participation (COPs) in an amount not to exceed $33M for this project, (2) pay costs of issuance for the COPs and capitalized interest until start of the annual state appropriation, and (3) take all actions and enter into all necessary agreements related to the COPs, including ABOR entering into a lease- purchase agreement on behalf of the University of Arizona (UA) and Arizona State University (ASU). Approval is also requested for an amendment to the IGA with the City of Phoenix for an upfront purchase by ABOR of the land instead of a lease purchase, and the right of first refusal by the City to purchase the land and improvements at an amount equal to the appraised value of the improvements in the event ABOR should ever desire to sell the building.  

25. Student Referendum for Continuation of the Student Recreation Center Bond Fee (UA)

The University of Arizona, in conjunction with the Associated Students of the University of Arizona, will submit to UA students a student-initiated and directed student bond fee referendum in Fall, 2005, to ask UA students for permission to continue the current $25 bond fee beyond 2011 in order to fund an expansion and renovation of the Student Recreation Center.
  

14. Implementation Plans for University Redesign

The Board is requested to review and conceptually approve the universities’ redesign implementation plans.

1. NAU

2. ASU

3. UA
     

15. Five-Year Strategic Plans (2007 – 2011) for Universities and Central Office

The Board is asked to review and approve the new Five-Year Strategic Plans for FY 2007- 2011 for the universities and the Central Office. The plans are to be submitted to the executive and legislative branches of government in draft form by October 1, 2005, and are due in final form on January 1, 2006.

1. UA
2. NAU
3. ASU
4. ABOR Central Office

16. Report from the Chair of the IT/AZUN Committee

The Board will receive an oral report from Committee Chair Bulla on the IT/AZUN meeting held September 28, 2005. (There is no written material for this item.)

17. Approval of UA IT Annual Expenditures

The University of Arizona requests approval of annual expenditures for the Center for Computing and Information Technology Network Technology Solutions in three categories: delivery of local and long distance voice services, delivery of off-campus data network service, and delivery of on-campus data network services. These services are provided at an anticipated annual expenditure of $3.1M. This item will be reviewed by the IT/AZUN Committee at its September 28, 2005, meeting.
  

18. Proposed Revision to Board Policy 4-203, “Requirements for Resident Status” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review a policy revision that would amend the requirements for resident status to include spouses of Arizona residents in order to conform to the provisions in H.B. 2078 and A.R.S. §15-1802.

19. *Organizational Unit Change Requests

The Board is asked to authorize the following requests: Arizona State University - to establish The Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL) at the Downtown Campus, and the Center for Film and Media Research at the Tempe Campus.
  

20. Report on Current Events

The Regents will receive an oral update on several matters of current interest, including the universities’ response to assisting students in states affected by the hurricane and an update on the report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
  

21. Report from the Tuition Study Work Group

The Board is asked to discuss and provide guidance regarding the approach for assessing tuition-setting options, compliance with the requirements of Senate Bill 1517, and alternative timelines for the tuition setting process.
  

22. The JCC will meet on September 26 to review a set of recommendations which are intended to improve affordable access to baccalaureate education in Arizona. The recommendations will be shared with the Regents at the meeting.

23. Charge to the Proposed Human Resources Committee

The Board will review the expansion of the scope of responsibility of the Assessment and Compensation Committee and the renaming of it as the Human Resources Committee. The Board will also review a proposed Charge to the Committee.
  

24. Guidelines for Conduct of University of Arizona Presidential Search Process

The Board is asked to review and approve the proposed Guidelines for the conduct of the University of Arizona Presidential Search process.