The West Virginia board of regents shall have authority, as provided in this article, to issue revenue bonds of the state, not to exceed $8,500,000 in principal amount thereof, which shall be in addition to the revenue bonds heretofore authorized pursuant to this article, to finance the cost of providing a new classroom and office building, an addition to the library, renovation of administration building, additional land for a new student center building for Marshall University; and to acquire land and to improve and add parking, educational and athletic facilities. The principal of and interest on such bonds shall be payable solely from the special nonrevolving fund herein provided for such payment. The costs of any such building or buildings or improvements shall include the cost of acquisition of land, the construction and equipment of any such building or buildings, and the provision of roads, utilities and other services necessary, appurtenant or incidental to such building or buildings; and shall also include all other charges or expenses necessary, appurtenant or incidental to the construction, financing and placing in operation of any such building or buildings.