303: Program Change & Use of Local Funds for the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation

Resolution No. 303

A resolution of the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College of Community College District VIII approving the program change for the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation from that proposed in the original 2017 PRR.  Along with approval of expenditure of up to $10,000,000 of local capital reserve funds to meet the additional financial needs of the project in addition to the previously allocated state funds.

Whereas, RCW 28B.50.140(2) gives college boards of trustee the authority and duty to create education and training programs that address local student and community needs.  And may resolve to change the program of a built environment during design and construction; and

Whereas, the program needs of the college have changed since the initial submission of the Project Request Report in 2017 due to reduced space utilization; and

Whereas, Local Capital Reserve Budget is available for use in the design and construction of the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation up to a value of $10,000,000.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby approves the attached document titled “SBCTC program updates for major projects” which approves the program change for the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation from that proposed in the original 2017 PRR; and that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the expenditure of up to $10,000,000 from local capital reserve funding for the use in the design and construction of the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation.

Approved and adopted: May 17, 2023

Merisa Heu-Weller, Chair
Board of Trustees
Bellevue College District VIII