Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Doing Business As: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA |
Chuck Griffin C/O BECON 6600 SW NOVA DRIVE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317 United States |
+1 (754) 321-1000 | chuck.griffin@browardschools.com | Government Entity |
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Evan D Carb Attorney Law Offices of Evan D Carb, PLLC |
Evan Carb 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 293-2555 | Carblaw@verizon.net |
Question | Response |
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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 | The transition plan is to replace the existing channel 40 system with a new channel 25 antenna system, transmission line, and transmitters. All of the equipment will be owned and operated by SBBC. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Previous Analog Converted to Digital Backup | |
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 | Quantum QDCN2 | |
Year | 2006 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 60 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9evo | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Our existing auxiliary transmitter is no longer supported, and cannot be retuned. A new auxiliary transmitter is required for transition. The auxiliary transmitter will be used in the interim on channel 40, then retuned to channel 25 when complete. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
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? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Indoor RF decommissioning and disposal |
In ceiling indoor RF decommissioning and disposal |
Auxiliary transmitter retuning and commissioning |
Retune and commission auxiliary transmitter. Transmitter will be used as auxiliary on channel 40 during transition, then retuned to new channel 25 when complete to become a backup to the main. |
Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne backup transmitter |
Decommission and dispose of existing Acrodyne Quantum backup transmitter |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Quantum QDCN2 | |
Year | 2006 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 60 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9evo | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 37 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Our current Acrodyne transmitter has been discontinued, the company is out of business, and the model is no longer supported. We are unable to retune our existing transmitter. We are therefore required to purchase a new transmitter. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
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? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Bid specifications and preparation |
State Law and School Board Policy require such expenditures to be handled through a competitive bid process. |
Primary transmitter decommissioning and disposal |
Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne Quantum primary transmitter. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 24 | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 626.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 770.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ETU-P2H12-(40-63) | |
Year | 2006 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
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: | 734.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-17ETT-R BP290 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing broadband panel was designed for analog channel 63 and digital channel 40. According to manufacturer, a new antenna is required for channel 25 operation. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Name | Description |
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Bid specification and preparation |
State Law and School Board policy require such expenditures be handled through a competitive bid process. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New 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/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 200.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-16DSB-J | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | WBEC will move to an interim antenna on its existing channel 40 while transitioning to its new channel 25. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | S | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1150 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1150 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Existing line designed for analog channel 63 and digital channel 40 operation. Per manufacturer, a new line is required for channel 25 operation. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 4 inches | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1150 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | New interim transmission line required for side mounted interim antenna operation. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1224225 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 25° 59' 10.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 080° 11' 36.3" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1019.02 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 942.90 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 11.15 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, LLC. | |
Date Constructed | 10/12/2001 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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29567 | WSFS | FM |
29547 | WSBS-CD | DTV |
48608 | WPXM-TV | DTV |
4366 | WIMP-CD | DTV |
11965 | WBGG-FM | FM |
63154 | WTVJ | DTV |
67193 | WMIB | FM |
51349 | WBEC-TV | DTV |
51978 | WMIA-FM | FM |
51979 | WZTU | FM |
60536 | WAMI-DT | DTV |
41381 | WHYI-FM | FM |
64971 | WSCV | DTV |
Users |
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WTXI-LD |
W17DG-D |
W24DE-D |
W288DD |
WFUN-LD |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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American Tower Modification Costs |
American Tower Modification costs including reinforcement |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 242 | |
Explanation | Outside project management services are required for bid preparation, vendor coordination, equipment removal and installations, planning, modifications, and proof of performance. These service are not available in house. | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | 2 | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Number of Days | 42 | |
Justification | Retuning demodulators / decoders at schools in Broward County currently receiving WBEC off air and distributing to classrooms. |
Name | Description |
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1876 related financial assistance |
Counsel asked to help compile needed information and set up representatives and account types, prepare brief for CFO Interface with FCC on questions of accounts & procedures and completing form 1876. Estimate 13 @ $300 |
Monitor and Advise School Board on Repack |
Advise School Board As Repack Team member, track all repack releases, prepare memos & brief staff, GC and Board on content, impact, implications, requirements, forms & timing. Raise concerns questions with FCC. Estimate 25 @ $300 |
Site Survey |
Transmitter Manufacturer Site Survey to develop a transition plan, scope of work, equipment and electrical requirements and modifications. |
School Board Supplemental Matters Affecting Repack |
Monitor, Analyze, and brief School Board on policies re bid procurement. Review, approval & signatory for TV matters. Ensure compliance during equipment research. Coordination of repack. Reconfigure FRN to maintain multi department access. 25 @$300 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Yes | |
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? | No | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Bid Specification and Preparation |
State Law and School Board Policy require expenditures such as electrical and tower work handled through a competitive bid process. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,360,200.00 | $2,258,940.00 | N/A | $1,666,419.80 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | N/A | $2,397,546.80 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9evo | $1,554,100.00 | $1,478,500.00 | $962,340.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $1,400,000.00 | N/A | $956,340.00 | N/A |
Primary transmitter decommissioning and disposal | $22,500.00 | $22,500.00 | Acrodyne Quantum Transmitter decommissioning and disposal | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bid specifications and preparation | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | State Law and School Board Policy requires this expenditure be handled through a competitive bid process. | $6,000.00 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter THU9evo | $806,100.00 | $780,440.00 | $704,079.80 | ||
Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne backup transmitter | $22,500.00 | $22,500.00 | Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne Quantum backup transmitter. | $21,139.80 | N/A |
Auxiliary transmitter retuning and commissioning | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Retune and commission interim transmitter to become backup transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
Indoor RF decommissioning and disposal | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | $22,000.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $660,940.00 | Final cost was more than what we estimated, original estimate was not based on actual quotes due to county school board procurement procedures we must follow. | $660,940.00 | Final cost was more than what we estimated, original estimate was not based on actual quotes due to county school board procurement procedures we must follow. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | |
Primary transmitter decommissioning and disposal | Information not provided. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
Bid specifications and preparation | |
Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne backup transmitter | |
Auxiliary transmitter retuning and commissioning | Information not provided. |
Indoor RF decommissioning and disposal | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $698,470.00 | $515,723.86 | N/A | $197,935.36 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | N/A | $2,397,546.80 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TFU-16DSB-J | $426,440.00 | $256,623.86 | $46,396.36 | ||
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | $9,112.50 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $11,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $5,760.00 | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized | $189,500.00 | $180,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized | $189,500.00 | $31,523.86 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $31,523.86 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-17ETT-R BP290 | $272,030.00 | $259,100.00 | $151,539.00 | ||
Bid specification and preparation | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | State Law and School Board Policy requires this expenditure be handled through a competitive bid process. | $6,000.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $5,760.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $235,000.00 | N/A | $130,511.24 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $11,700.00 | N/A | $9,267.76 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized | |
Bid specification and preparation | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $317,400.00 | $301,300.00 | N/A | $205,075.66 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | N/A | $2,397,546.80 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $85,100.00 | $80,500.00 | $61,143.34 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" | $85,100.00 | $80,500.00 | N/A | $61,143.34 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $232,300.00 | $220,800.00 | $143,932.32 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $232,300.00 | $220,800.00 | N/A | $143,932.32 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" | |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $485,313.33 | $464,313.33 | N/A | $276,215.98 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | N/A | $2,397,546.80 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $485,313.33 | $464,313.33 | $276,215.98 | ||
American Tower Modification Costs | $64,313.33 | $64,313.33 | American Tower Cost Estimates attached | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | N/A | $276,215.98 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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American Tower Modification Costs | Information not provided. |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $263,536.00 | $253,450.00 | N/A | $40,650.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | N/A | $2,397,546.80 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $263,536.00 | $253,450.00 | $40,650.00 | ||
School Board Supplemental Matters Affecting Repack | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | Advise School Board As Repack Team member, track all repack releases, prepare memos & brief staff, GC and Board on content, impact, implications, requirements, forms & timing. Raise concerns questions with FCC. Estimate 25 @ $300 | N/A | N/A |
Site Survey | $18,500.00 | $18,500.00 | Site Survey including architectural drawings, electrical design, and documentation of all existing and new equipment changes necessary for transition. | $28,250.00 | Actual cost was greater than originally estimated |
Monitor and Advise School Board on Repack | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | Monitor, Analyze, and brief School Board on policies re bid procurement. Review, approval & signatory for TV matters. Ensure compliance during equipment research. Coordination of repack. Reconfigure FRN to maintain multi department access. 25 @$300 | N/A | N/A |
1876 related financial assistance | $3,900.00 | $3,900.00 | Compile needed information, identify representatives, prepare brief for CFO Interface with FCC on questions of accounts & procedures for public entity with one large main account. Complete form 1876. 13 @ $300 | N/A | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 42 Days | $42,000.00 | $42,000.00 | Engineering cost to retune demodulators / decoders at 231 schools in Broward County currently receiving WBEC off air and distributing to classrooms. | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 |
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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $3,000.00 | 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 |
Project management of the transition | $38,236.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,400.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $7,000.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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School Board Supplemental Matters Affecting Repack | Information not provided. |
Site Survey | |
Monitor and Advise School Board on Repack | Information not provided. |
1876 related financial assistance | Information not provided. |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 42 Days | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $96,590.00 | $94,400.00 | N/A | $11,250.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | N/A | $2,397,546.80 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $96,590.00 | $94,400.00 | $11,250.00 | ||
Bid Specification and Preparation | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | State Law and School Board Policy require expenditures such as electrical and tower work to be handled through a competitive bid process. | $6,000.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | legal costs for project. 8@ $300 | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Develop public service announcement on behalf of school district to notify public of upcoming channel change | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Cost for delivery, temporary staging, and storage of equipment during installation. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $22,500.00 | $22,500.00 | Cost for removal and disposal of all necessary equipment and waste. | $5,250.00 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Bidding and permitting required for electrical work at transmit site. Requires architectural drawings, and licensed certifications. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $0.00 | Non-Commercial Station | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $0.00 | Non-Commercial Station | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $0.00 | Non-Commercial Station | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Bid Specification and Preparation | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $4,221,509.33 | $3,888,127.19 | $2,397,546.80 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Charles Griffin Engineering Manager 01/02/2019 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Charles Griffin Engineering Manager 01/02/2019 |