REVISED

M E M O R A N D U M

								January 11, 2011

To:		Members of the Board of Trustees

From:		Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor

Subject:  	2011-12 Capital Budget Request


Action Requested

	The proposed resolution authorizes the Chancellor to forward the University�s 2011-12 capital budget request to the Division of the Budget. The request includes sufficient appropriation authority for the continuation of the multi-year capital plan. 

Resolution

	I recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution:

Whereas  the  State University provides the  people  of   New York State with educational services of the highest quality, with the broadest possible access, fulfilling its statutory mission; and 

Whereas the entire State University community understands the unprecedented economic challenges facing New York State and is prepared to play its role in meeting these challenges; and

Whereas the SUNY system is positioned to play a significant role in the State�s economic recovery through the implementation of the University�s strategic plan, the Power of SUNY; now, therefore, be it

Resolved to preserve gains in academic quality, achieve excellence and serve the State of New York to the greatest degree possible, the Chancellor is authorized to submit a capital budget request to the Director of the Budget; and, be it further
Resolved that the University�s four capital plans (educational facilities, community colleges, hospitals and residence halls) be fully funded; and, be it further 

Resolved that the proposed capital budget request for State-Operated and Statutory Colleges and the Community Colleges (copy on file with these minutes in the Office of the Secretary) as described in this resolution and the attached background materials be, and hereby is, approved for the 2011-12 University fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2011, and the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to transmit such budget request to the Director of the Budget, to be allocated as demonstrated in the attachments, and, be it further

Resolved that the University requests all reappropriations necessary for the following purposes be included in the 2011-12 Executive Budget for capital programs.

Background

	See presentation �State University of New York 2011-12 Budget Request� and attachments.


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