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Lead File Number:
BALED-20011206AAC
Submit Date:
12/06/2001
Lead Call Sign:
WGUC
FRN:
0006943047
Service:
Full Power FM
Purpose:
Assignment Amendment
Status:
Superceded
Status Date:
02/14/2002
Filing Status:
Inactive


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? Yes
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)?
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Assignments Type

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Question Response
Is this application a pro forma Assignment of Authorization? No
By answering "Yes" the Applicant certifies that the use of short form pro forma application is appropriate for this transaction?
Is the Assignment Voluntary or Involuntary:

Authorizations to be Assigned

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Selected Call Signs

Call Sign Facility ID File Number Service City, State
WGUC 6126 BALED-20011206AAC FM CINCINNATI, OH

Assignment Questions

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Question Response
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's competitive bidding procedures (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2111(a) and 73.5000)? No
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's point system for reserved channel noncommercial educational stations (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.7001 and 73.7003)? No
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant pursuant to the point system?
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained after award of a dispositive Section 307(b) preference using the Tribal Priority, through Threshold Qualifications procedures, or through the Tribal Priority as applied before the NCE fair distribution analysis set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 73.7002(b)?
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant?
Do both the assignor and assignee qualify for the Tribal Priority in all respects?
LPFM Licenses Only: Has it been at least 18 months since the initial construction permit for the LPFM station was granted?
LPFM Licenses Only: Does the assignment of the LPFM authorization satisfy the consideration restrictions of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(1)?
LPFM Licenses Only: Were any of the LPFM authorizations that are subject to this application obtained through the Commission’s point system for low power FM stations (see 47 CFR Section 73.872)?
If yes to question above, have all such LPFM stations operated for at least four years since grant pursuant to the point system?” (options – Y/N. If Yes, nothing further required. No requires attachment as follows)“If no to new sub question, list pertinent authorizations in an Exhibit and include in the Exhibit a showing that the transaction is consistent with the requirements of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(3).

Assignor Information

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Assignor Name, Type, and Contact Information

Assignor Type Address Phone Email FRN

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Assignor

Doing Business As: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Other

P.O. BOX 210062

CINCINNATI, OH 45221

United States

+1 (513) 556-3233

0002993061

Assignor Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

KENNETH C. HOWARD, JR.

BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP

SUITE 1100

1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20036

+1 (202) 861-1580

KHOWARD@BAKERLAW.COM

Assignor Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station Assignor certifies that:
(i) it has placed in Assignor's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission as an Exhibit to this application copies of all agreements for the assignment/transfer of the station(s);
(ii) these documents embody the complete and final understanding between Assignor and Assignee; and
(iii) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies
Yes
If the transaction is involuntary, the Assignor certifies that court orders or other authorizing documents have been issued and that it has placed in the licensee's/permittee's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission copies of such court orders or other authorizing documents.
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which assignor or any party to the application has an attributable interest. N/A
Character Issues Assignor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised
Yes
Adverse Findings Assignor certifies that, with respect to the Assignor and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Local Public Notice Assignor certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580. Yes
Auction Authorization Assignor certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure. N/A
Anti-Discrimination Certification Assignor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application have violated the Commission's prohibition against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commercially operated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations.

Assignee Information

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Assignee Name, Type, and Contact Information

Assignee Type Address Phone Email FRN

CINCINNATI CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.

Assignee

Doing Business As: CINCINNATI CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.

Other

1223 CENTRAL PARKWAY

CINCINNATI, OH 45214

United States

+1 (513) 241-8282

Section Question Response File Number
Radio Station Applicants Only If the station(s) being assigned is noncommercial educational or LPFM, the Assignee certifies that the Commission had previously granted a broadcast application, identified here by file number, that found this Assignee qualified as a noncommercial educational entity with a qualifying educational program, and that the Assignee will use the station(s) to advance a program similar to that the Commission has found qualifying in the Assignee's previous application.

Assignee Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

United States

Changes in Interest (0)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Interest Before Assignment Interest After Assignment
Empty

Changes in Interest Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the assignee are nonattributable. N/A

Parties to the Application (21)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Positional Interest

MS. JENNIFER MOONEY TIME WARNER CABLE

United States

11252 CORNELL PARK DRIVE CINCINNATI OH

MS 45242

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MS. GAIL FISHER FORBERG

United States

900 ADAMS CROSSING #2200 CINCINNATI OH

MS 45202

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MS. CINDY PADILLA ARTHUR ANDERSEN

United States

720 EAST PETE ROSE WASY CINCINNATI OH

MS 45202

Positional Interest:
TREASURER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MRS. MORLEEN ROUSE

United States

3905 WINDING WAY CINCINNATI

OH 45229

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MRS. JULIE G. HEARD HUNTINGTON BANKS

United States

576 CENTREVIEW BLVD. CRESTVIEW HILLS

KY 41017

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MRS. ALVA JEAN CRAWFORD

United States

3963 WINDING WAY CINCINNATI

OH 45229

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT

United States

8195 KELLER ROAD CINCINNATI

OH 45243

Positional Interest:
COMMUNITY BOARD CHAIR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. ROBERT T. BLANCHARD

United States

P.O. BOX 43355 CINCINNATI

OH 45243

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. RICHARD N. EISWERTH

United States

1223 CENTRAL PARKWAY CINCINNATI

OH 45214

Positional Interest:
PRESIDENT
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. MARTIN D. PIAZZA PIAZZA-DISCEPOLI WINE & FOOD

United States

7754 CAMARGO ROAD CINCINNATI

OH 45243

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. JAMES E. WESNER UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI ADMINISTRATION BLDG. ROOM

United States

300 CINCINNATI

OH 45221

Positional Interest:
SECRETARY
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. DANIEL J. HOFFHEIMER

United States

1800 FIRSTAR BANK CENTER 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI

OH 45202

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. CHARLES F. YEISER RIVERSIDE CORPORATION

United States

4001 CAREW TOWER CINCINNATI

OH 45202

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. BRIAN P. GILLAN UNITED DAIRY FARMERS

United States

3955 MONTGOMERY ROAD CINCINNATI

OH 45212

Positional Interest:
CHAIRMAN
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. BRIAN CAMPBELL READING ROCK INC.

United States

4600 DEVITT DRIVE CINCINNATI

OH 45246

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MR. ARTHUR F. HULL JR. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

United States

432 WALNUT STREET SUITE 300 TRI-STATE BL

OH 45202

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DR. LAWRA J. BAUMANN FIFTH THIRD BANK

United States

38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA MD #109L7 CINCINNATI OH

MD 45263

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DR. JUDITH VAN GINKEL EVERY CHILD SUCCEEDS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESEARCH FDTN.

United States

3333 BURNET AVE. CINCINNATI

OH 45229

Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DR. GEORGE RIEVESCHL JR.

United States

P.O. BOX 708 COVINGTON

KY 41012

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DR. CYNTHIA GOODMAN MILLENNIUM MONUMENT CENTER

United States

421 MONMOUTH STREET NEWPORT

KY 41071

Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
5%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

CINCINNATTI CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO INC.

Positional Interest:
ASSIGNEE
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
100%

Parties to the Application Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the assignee are nonattributable.

Assignee Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale Assignee certifies that:
(a) the written agreements in the Assignee's public inspection file and submitted to the Commission embody the complete and final agreement for the sale or transfer of the station(s); and
(b) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
Yes
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which Assignee or any party to the application has an attributable interest. N/A
Broadcast Incubator Program Is the proposed facility the subject of an incubation proposal or a ‘reward’ waiver request under the Commission’s Broadcast Incubator Program?
Multiple Ownership Is the assignee or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement with the station(s) subject to this application or with any other station in the same market as the station(s) subject to this application? N/A
Assignee certifies that the proposed assignment complies with the Commission's multiple ownership rules. N/A
Assignee certifies that the proposed assignment:
(1) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media interests of immediate family members;
(2) complies with the Commission's policies relating to future ownership interests; and
(3) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and nonparticipation of non-party investors and creditors.
N/A
Does the Assignee claim status as an "eligible entity," that is, an entity that qualifies as a small business under the Small Business Administration's size standards for its industry grouping (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201), and holds
(1) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet; or
(2) 15 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet, provided that no other person or entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of the outstanding stock or partnership interests; or
(3) More than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation that will own the media outlet (if such corporation is a publicly traded company)?
N/A
Does this assignment include a grandfathered cluster of stations? N/A
Applicant certifies that it will come in compliance by divesting the necessary station(s) within 12 months of the consummation of this transaction to:

A) An Eligible Entity (as defined in Item 6d, above).
B) An Irrevocable Trust that will assign the station(s) to an Eligible Entity.
NCE Diversity of Ownership Points. Does the assignee or any party to the application have an attributable interest in an NCE FM or NCE TV station received through the award of “diversity of ownership” points in the point system analysis? N/A
If ‘Yes,’ the assignee certifies that (1) its attributable NCE FM or NCE TV station has been on the air for at least four years; and/or (2) none of the proposed assigned stations overlap the principal community contour of the NCE FM or NCE TV station received through the award of diversity points in the point system analysis (see 47 CFR Section 73.7005(c)).
Acquisition of Control Please upload an attachment listing the file number and date of grant of FCC Form 301, 314, or 315 application by which the Commission approved the qualifications of the individual or entity with a pre-existing interest in the licensee/permittee that is now acquiring control of the licensee/permittee as a result of the grant of this application.
Character Issues Assignee certifies that neither assignee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes
Adverse Findings Assignee certifies that, with respect to the assignee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Financial Qualifications Assignee certifies that sufficient net liquid assets are on hand or are available from committed sources to consummate the transaction and operate the station(s) for three months. Yes
Program Service Certification Assignee certifies that it is cognizant of and will comply with its obligations as a Commission licensee to present a program service responsive to the issues of public concern facing the station's community of license and service area. Yes
Auction Authorization Assignee certifies that where less than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit and the permit had been acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure, it would qualify for such credit or other special measure. N/A
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) If the applicant proposes to employ five or more full-time employees, applicant certifies that it is filing simultaneously with this application a Model EEO Program Report on FCC Form 396-A. N/A

Assignee Alien Ownership

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Question Response
1) Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government as specified in Section 310(a) of the Communications Act?
2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1))
3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2))
4) Is the applicant an entity of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(3))
5) Is the applicant directly or indirectly controlled by any other entity of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof, or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(4))
6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act?
6a) Enter the citation of the applicable declaratory ruling by DA/FCC number, FCC Record citation, release date, or any other identifying information.
7) Has there been any change in the applicant's foreign ownership since issuance of the declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
8) Does the applicant certify that it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the foreign ownership declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
9) In connection with this application, is the applicant filing a foreign ownership Petition for Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act?

Assignee Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Assignee certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignee further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinentstandards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Assignee certifies that neither the Assignee nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification § 1.2002(c). The Assignee certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.  
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

 
I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. RICHARD EISWERTH
PRESIDENT

12/07/2001

Assignor Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Assignor certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignor further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinentstandards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Assignor certifies that neither the Assignor nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification § 1.2002(c). The Assignor certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.  
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

 
I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. JAMES E. WESNER
CONTRACTING OFFICER

12/07/2001

Attachments

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589746_52126.txt Applicant All Purpose AMENDMENT OF SECTION II, QUESTION 3 RE: NO MONETARY CONSIDERATION Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_52127.txt Applicant All Purpose TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND AFFILIATION AGREEMENT Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_52128.txt Applicant All Purpose TRANSFER AGREEMENT Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_62935.pdf Applicant All Purpose Transfer Agreement Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_62936.pdf Applicant All Purpose Affiliation Agreement Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_62937.pdf Applicant All Purpose Articles of Incorporation Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_62938.pdf Applicant All Purpose Code of Regulations Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
589746_62939.pdf Applicant All Purpose Tranferfer Agreement Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion