A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Purdue University Board of Trustees convened at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, virtually and in Stewart Center, Room 326, on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Committee members present in person or by means of electronic communication pursuant to the Electronic Meeting Policy were: Michael Berghoff, chair (conference call); Gary Lehman, vice chair (conference call); Sonny Beck (conference call); and Vanessa Castagna (conference call). Committee member JoAnn Brouillette was not available.

Officers and administrators in attendance were: Steve Schultz, general counsel; Chris Ruhl, (conference call) chief financial officer and treasurer; and Cindy Ream, (conference call) corporate secretary; Jay Wasson, vice president and chief public safety officer.

Pursuant to Article V, Section 1, of the Bylaws, during intervals between meetings of the Board, and subject to such limitations as may be required by law or specifically imposed by action of the Board, the Executive Committee has the authority to exercise all powers of the Board.

I. ROLL CALL

Chairman Berghoff called the meeting to order, conducted roll call, and confirmed a quorum of the Executive Committee was present for one order of business.

II. APPROVAL TO PLAN, FINANCE, CONSTRUCT AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR THE GRADUATE HOUSE PARKING GARAGE DEMOLITION AND SITE RESTORATION

Jay Wasson, vice president for physical facilities and chief public safety officer requested approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for the Graduate House Parking Garage Demolition and Site Restoration. He shared that the project would demolish the existing Graduate House Parking Garage located at the corner of Sheetz Street and Wood Street on the West Lafayette campus. Total estimated project cost is $8,000,000.00 funded by gift funds $5,000,000.00 and parking auxiliary funds $3,000,000.00. Construction is scheduled to begin July 2024 with an expected completion date of April 2027.

After further discussion and upon a motion duly made and seconded, Chairman Berghoff conducted the roll call vote. As evidenced by that vote, the Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the full Board, unanimously approved the request to plan finance, construct and award construction contracts for the Graduate House Parking Garage Demolition and Site restoration. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

III. ADJOURNMENT

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.