Chief Patron: Governor Warner
Authorize UVa to enter into contract for heat plant project (language only)

Item C-58 #1g

Language
Page 400, after line 12, insert:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the University is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to upgrade the main heating plant for environmental compliance.  It is anticipated that sufficient appropriation will be provided in future fiscal years to cover all phases of the project as specified in the final contract."

Explanation
(This amendment allows the University of Virginia to sign a contract for the full heating plant upgrade. Funding provided in House Bill/Senate Bill 30 is sufficient to cover the project costs in the 2004-2006 biennium. Additional funds will be needed in the 2006-2008 biennium to address the final contract amount.)