M E M O R A N D U M


								November 22, 2011

To:	Members of the Board of Trustees

From:	Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor

Subject:  2012-13 Capital Budget Request


Action Requested	

	The proposed resolution approves the State University’s 2012-13 capital budget request.

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 a critical component of the University’s ability to meet its mission is to have the appropriate type and number of facilities in an excellent condition; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that the University’s four capital plans, for educational facilities, community colleges (including projects for whom sponsor support is obtained no later than December 16, 2011), 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 2012-13 University fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2012, and the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to transmit such budget request to the Director of the Budget; and, be it further

Resolved that the University requests all reappropriations necessary for the SUNY capital programs be included in the 2012-13 Executive Budget; and, be it further

Resolved that the Chancellor should continue to work with the Governor on advancing the NY-SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program including securing any additional capital appropriations in support of the NY-SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant capital projects.

Background

	See presentation “State University of New York 2012-13 Budget Request.”



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Board Resolution		November 22, 2011