KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS

ACTION ITEM:

Approval of Budget Increase for the Betty White Renovation Project

FACTS:

The KSU Land Grant Program has a critical shortage of laboratory and classroom space for graduate studies. This project will create two laboratories, as well as additional classrooms and offices, by redesigning and making better use of the space in the soon-to-be-vacant Betty White building. This project will include major infrastructure replacements such as the roof, windows and HVAC system.

BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:

• The Board previously approved a budget of $2,467,500 for this project on December 6, 2024.
• Additional requirements have been identified, therefore increasing the estimate budget by $385,830.45.
• The new total for the project will be $2,853,330.45.

RECOMMENDATION:

President Akakpo recommends that the Board approve the budget increase for the Betty White Renovation Project.

MOTION:

Approve the budget increase for the Betty White Renovation Project.

Finance and Administration