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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:
21726
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WPXX-TV
Channel:
33 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028492
FRN:
0030297451
Date Submitted:
07/11/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA MEMPHIS LICENSE, INC.

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA MEMPHIS LICENSE, INC.

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BiancaFrye@ionmedia.com Corporation

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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

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 Operate from current side mounted digital antenna while a new top mounted antenna is installed for post repack channel. Remove top mount analog antenna. Replace transmission line and non re-tuneable transmitter for operation on post repack channel.

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 DCX
Year 2002
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Three
Power Capacity 60 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9-30 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 46 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer

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 Yes
Description Electrical Installation of Transmitter
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? Yes
Size 2000.0 square feet
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

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF system and transmission Line

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-28DSC-R04
Year 2002

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 Top 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: 537.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24JTH/VP-R-O6
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna See attached Antenna Exhibit

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 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
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

Information not provided.

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 Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1110 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? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1110 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Antenna Exhibit.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

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 Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1043762
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 35° 12' 41.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 089° 48' 54.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1069.54 feet
Support Structure Height 1069.54 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 278.87 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner ION MEDIA MEMPHIS LICENSE, INC.
Date Constructed 01/01/1994


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: Major 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

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
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 Yes
Quantity 1
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 Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
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

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
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 Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
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

Information not provided.

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 $1,688,250.00 $1,350,355.00 N/A $1,149,289.10 N/A
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 N/A $1,711,603.27 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-30 EVO $1,688,250.00 $1,350,355.00 $1,149,289.10
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,136,105.00 See attached Rohde and Schwarz Transmitter Quote. $999,289.10 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Cost to restore landscape, gravel, & road after removal of old transmitter as required by the City of Bartlett. Please see attached OSB Services Quote #1 (Bullet point 4). $35,000.00 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 See attached HVAC Exhibit. N/A N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 2000.0 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Cost to remove drywall inside transmitter building to allow space for new transmitter including misc materials/ labor / overtime. Total size of transmitter building is 2,000 square feet. See attached OSB Services LLC Quote #1 (Bullet points 3 &5). $40,000.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of Transmitter $75,000.00 $75,000.00 Cost of electrical installation of primary transmitter. See attached OSB Services LLC Quote #1 (Bullet point 1). $75,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Interconnect Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Cost to supply & install stainless steel Heat Exchanger staking frames. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,429.10

Component Description:
75% "remaining balance" payment for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$742,395.00

Component Description:
25% "down payment" for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$247,465.00
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
50% remaining balance on contract line item 04000 - restoration of landscape, gravel & road after removal of transmitter equipment as required by City of Bartlett. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,500.00

Component Description:
50% deposit on contract line item 04000 - restoration of landscape, gravel & road after removal of transmitter equipment as required by City of Bartlett. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,500.00
5 Ton system Information not provided.
Other -- Building Addition Size: 2000.0

Component Description:
50% remaining balance on contract line item 03000 for removal of drywall inside transmitter building to allow space for new transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Component Description:
50% deposit on contract line items 03000 & 05000 for removal of drywall inside transmitter building to allow space for new transmitter. Includes misc. materials, labor & overtime. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$30,000.00
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of Transmitter

Component Description:
50% remaining balance on contract line item 01000 electrical installation of primary transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$37,500.00

Component Description:
50% deposit on contract line item 01000 electrical installation of primary transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$37,500.00

Cost Information

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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 $308,530.00 $211,292.00 N/A $171,789.84 N/A
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 N/A $1,711,603.27 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-24JTH/VP-R-O6 $308,530.00 $211,292.00 $171,789.84
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $193,192.00 V-Pol cost not included in reimbursement request. See attached Dielectric quote and estimated cost for shipping and taxes exhibit. $151,193.70 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A $14,836.14 Cost of actual primary elbow complex and actual primary flange greater than pre-determined and estimated costs.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary antenna. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$75,596.85

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$75,596.85
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for repack sweep of primary operations. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for repack sweep of primary operations. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,880.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,634.10

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary flange. In filing the Form 399, ION assumed the cost of the primary flange would be included in this category. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,783.97

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,634.10

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary flange. In filing the Form 399, ION assumed the cost of the primary flange would be included in this category. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,783.97

Cost Information

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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 $230,620.00 $180,819.00 N/A $150,091.84 N/A
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 N/A $1,711,603.27 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $230,620.00 $180,819.00 $150,091.84
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $224,220.00 $174,419.00 See attached Dielectric Top Mount Antenna Quote and Estimated Costs for Shipping and Taxes exhibit. $150,091.84 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$75,045.92

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$75,045.92

Cost Information

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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 $644,100.00 $612,000.00 N/A $204,627.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 N/A $1,711,603.27 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $644,100.00 $612,000.00 $204,627.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 N/A $204,627.00 Additional tower service costs incurred due to leak in wave guide to coax transition noticed by Tower Crew when on-site.
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
10% "deposit" for tower service. Cost breakdown and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,995.20

Component Description:
25% "remaining balance" payment for tower service. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$44,988.00

Component Description:
Additional tower service costs incurred due to leak in wave guide to coax transition which Tower Crew noticed while on-site. Detailed description and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,675.00

Component Description:
Per reviewer's request, this invoice has been corrected. It is a 65% "mobilization" payment for tower service. Cost breakdown and corrected supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$116,968.80

Component Description:
50% remaining balance on contract line item 02000 - cost of removing and re-installing fence and gating to allow Tower Rigging Crew access to site. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Component Description:
50% deposit on contract line item 02000 - cost of removing and re-installing fence and gating to allow Tower Rigging Crew access to site. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $161,210.00 $152,750.00 N/A $6,305.49 N/A
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 N/A $1,711,603.27 N/A
Outside Professional Services $161,210.00 $152,750.00 $6,305.49
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 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 $4,742.99 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 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
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $62.50 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,500.00 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A 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 - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97

Component Description:
Invoice for WPXX's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant to prepare exhibits for FCC Form 2100 Construction Permit. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,500.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $110,470.00 $101,015.00 N/A $29,500.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 N/A $1,711,603.27 N/A
Other Expenses $110,470.00 $101,015.00 $29,500.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 As required per the Construction Permit Authorization's Waivers/Special Conditions, a proof of performance study shall be conducted to establish that the AM array (WOWW) has not been adversely affected. N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $29,500.00 $29,500.00 Cost of City of Bartlett permits and associated engineering fees. See OSB Services LLC Quote #1 (Bullet points 6 & 7). $29,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits

Component Description:
50% remaining balance on contract line item 07000 - engineering fees for City of Bartlett electrical permits. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,750.00

Component Description:
50% deposit on contract line items 06000 & 07000 - City of Bartlett permits and associated engineering fees. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$14,750.00

Component Description:
50% remaining balance on contract line item 06000 - City of Bartlett permits. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,143,180.00 $2,608,231.00 $1,711,603.27

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


07/11/2018

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (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 AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents 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 certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

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

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

  5. 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 (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. 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.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

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

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite 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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


07/11/2018

Attachments

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