whether Sodexo employees would be available for evening and weekend events as part of their 40-hour work week.
As to the slide entitled “First-Year Service Delivery Budget $3.3M,” Dr. Burnette asked Mr. Etchechury to clarify some of the start-up and non-recurring costs. He further asked if Mr. Etchechury anticipated any of these costs being reduced or eliminated if KSU renews the contract in the future.
Regent Walston asked if several specific buildings were included in the scope of services and projected costs.
As Mr. Etchechury concluded his presentation, Dr. Burnette followed up with information regarding Projected Annualized Facilities Management Costs.
Regent Fields asked if ENG and Grants were included in the University Facilities Expense Analysis (% of Actual Spend to the Budget) slide.
As to IT systems, Regent Fletcher asked how cooperative Sodexo would be in transferring data if a different vendor is selected at the end of the year.
Regent Adams asked Dr. Burnette how equipment and chemicals will be selected for use and who will be making such recommendations. He noted that these selections could result in reduced expenditures.
Regent Adams asked if asset preservation funds would be used for the Sodexo contract.
B. Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Exum Center Local Collaborative
Next, Chair Patton asked Mr. Darryl Thompson, Director of Government Relations, to present this agenda item. His presentation is incorporated by reference.
V. Action Items
A. Approval of Sodexo Personal Service Contract and Management Agreement
This agenda item was not presented today as noted in Section III, above.
VI. Closing Remarks
Chair Patton offered closing remarks, thanking Board members for their commitment.
VII. Adjournment
MOTION by Regent Fletcher:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.