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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
13206
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WATC-DT
Channel:
34 (UHF)
File Number:
0000025456
FRN:
0016652232
Date Submitted:
08/16/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Community Television, Inc.

1862 Enterprise Dr.

Norcross, GA 30093

United States

+1 (770) 300-9828 scott@watc.tv Not-for-Profit

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Joseph C. Chautin III

Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP

1080 West Causeway Approach

Mandeville, LA 70471

United States

+1 (985) 629-0777 jchautin@hardycarey.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Station plans to install new transmitter, filter, transmission line and antenna so that we may continue to serve our community fully during the transition time.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model NV7640
Year 2005
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 10 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model THU-9evo-12
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 19.0 kW
Justification for New Transmitter We are in receipt of an "end of life" letter from the manufacturer stating that any problems occurring from this day forward may result in a failure that cannot be corrected. The manufacturer states it is "a high risk."

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Mask Filter

Dielectric RF System w/Floor Mount frame

Altronic Load

Model 58250000 50kW Altronic non-radiating load, w/cooling system.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 330.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWMP22/OI-41
Year 2006

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 288.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP 24B W/VP
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Unable to retune old antenna for repack channel.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Rent

Additional rent costs.

Dehydrator

Dehydrator & accys needed to keep the line dry..

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 4 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 225 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 4 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 225 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Old transmission line in use with pre-transition system. Cannot be off air for the time needed to change over to new line and testing.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Assessories to hang line

Various accessories needed to properly mount transmission line to tower, ice-bridge, & building entrance.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) No
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 34° 03' 59.3" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 084° 27' 16.7" W-
Overall Structure Height 195.00 feet
Support Structure Height 195.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1883.00 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner American Tower, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/0070


Other Types of Users

Users
Paging

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Construction Project Management

For Tower Modification reinforcements & facilities

Antenna - Transmission line installers

Crew to install new transmission line & antenna and remove old line / antenna after repack.

Tower permit Drawing Package

If needed

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 150
Explanation In the unlikely event that our staff engineer is unable to complete the project, we will need to hire someone or for American Tower Project Mgr.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmitter Installation

Transmitter install

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Site Coordination Meeting

Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite and management of the timelines and schedules occurring during the repack

Public Hearing

If necessary.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $770,025.00 $469,546.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU-9evo-12 $770,025.00 $469,546.00 $0.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $385,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $18,771.00 N/A N/A N/A
Altronic Load $17,075.00 $17,075.00 Ramer Quote 1 50kW Altronic load is required due to transmitter power level. N/A N/A
Mask Filter $48,700.00 $48,700.00 List price less 25%. Quote attached on CLE-097 RevA WATC. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $303,837.00 $130,642.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TLP 24B W/VP $303,837.00 $130,642.00 $0.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $9,255.00 Cost provided by the factory. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $2,100.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized $227,000.00 $60,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $21,900.00 N/A N/A N/A
Dehydrator $5,387.00 $5,387.00 N/A N/A N/A
Interim Rent $32,000.00 $32,000.00 170630 American Tower cover letter with price.pdf. Rent for additional tower space required for pre-transition/post transition antenna. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $20,594.11 $15,104.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $20,594.11 $15,104.11 $0.00
Assessories to hang line $3,944.11 $3,944.11 CLE 097 RevA WATC N/A N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" $16,650.00 $11,160.00 CLE 097 RevA WATC. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $289,760.00 $110,435.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $289,760.00 $110,435.00 $0.00
Construction Project Management $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Project mgr for landlord during modification of tower. N/A N/A
Tower permit Drawing Package $4,700.00 $4,700.00 The generation of a permitting drawing package. N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $10,475.00 N/A N/A N/A
Antenna - Transmission line installers $25,260.00 $25,260.00 N/A N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $45,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $195,240.00 $88,050.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $195,240.00 $88,050.00 $0.00
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $8,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 If necessary. N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transmitter Installation $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Transmitter installation costs. N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $23,700.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $48,550.00 $43,600.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Expenses $48,550.00 $43,600.00 $0.00
Public Hearing $10,000.00 $10,000.00 If necessary. N/A N/A
Site Coordination Meeting $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite and management of the timelines and schedules occurring during the repack. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $7,500.00 $7,500.00 If necessary. N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $1,250.00 $1,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $7,500.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $6,600.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $750.00 $750.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $1,628,006.11 $857,377.11 $0.00

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. No
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. No
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. No

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Scott Wills

Director of Engineering, WATC-TV


08/16/2018

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