Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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ION MEDIA KNOXVILLE LICENSE, INC. Doing Business As: ION MEDIA KNOXVILLE LICENSE, INC. |
Bianca Frye 601 Clearwater Park Road West Palm Beach, FL 33401 United States |
+1 (561) 682-4110 | BiancaFrye@ionmedia.com | Corporation |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Install a broadband interim antenna and operate using current transmitter on pre repack channel. Install a new transmitter, combiner and RF system. Current broadband transmission line and antenna can be used for post repack channels. |
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 | 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 | 2000 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 40 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | HPTV-PRLX-U30 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 48.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Removal of Existing Equipment |
Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep |
RF Interconnect |
Interconnect between RF system and transmission line |
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 | Retune Existing |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | Amercian Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
Is this antenna directional? | No | |
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 | 3 | |
Number of Panels | 16 | |
Design power capacity in use | 75.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUDO5-16/80H-2-B | |
Year | 2010 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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71082 | WATE-TV |
19200 | WTNZ |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 3 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A |
RF Channel Number |
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26 |
15 |
18 |
Name | Description |
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Combiner installation |
Combiner installation/reconfiguration and installation material |
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? | Yes | |
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 | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 16 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 75.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 250.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-WB-16 | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Final design of equip isn't complete, ION included estimates based on current understanding of design. 2 repack stations share equip, ION responsible for 50% of the costs assoc with shared equip. See AT and Shared Equipment Exhibits for more information. |
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? | B | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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 |
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 | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1514 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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71082 | WATE-TV |
19200 | WTNZ |
Name | Description |
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Sweep existing transmission line |
Sweep existing transmission line |
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 | 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) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1052156 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 36° 00' 12.8" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 083° 56' 34.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1456.02 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1332.99 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1393.03 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC. | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1955 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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19200 | WTNZ | DTV |
71082 | WATE-TV | DTV |
22014 | WOFM | FM |
81317 | WYLV | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 58 | |
Explanation | Required by Landlord, see attached AT Exhibit | |
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 | 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 | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
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 | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | Yes | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities |
Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities (cost of preparation, submission, and prosecution of necessary forms or applications per customer)(See Services agreement)(if needed) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,591,650.00 | $1,106,980.00 | N/A | $793,384.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | N/A | $819,751.99 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U30 | $1,591,650.00 | $1,106,980.00 | $793,384.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $991,730.00 | See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3473PRLXU30-011818-R2. | $793,384.00 | N/A |
RF Interconnect | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Removal of Existing Equipment | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $19,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $46,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | |
RF Interconnect | Information not provided. |
Removal of Existing Equipment | Information not provided. |
5 Ton system | Information not provided. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $193,710.00 | $144,760.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | N/A | $819,751.99 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TFU-WB-16 | $76,680.00 | $68,375.00 | $0.00 | ||
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $13,700.00 | $8,125.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 16 bay,, 250 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $56,250.00 | $56,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUDO5-16/80H-2-B | $117,030.00 | $76,385.00 | $0.00 | ||
Combiner installation | $26,100.00 | $26,100.00 | See AT Exhibits for more information. | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $46,285.00 | See AT Exhibits for more information. | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | N/A | $819,751.99 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sweep existing transmission line | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $657,800.00 | $394,422.00 | N/A | $20,000.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | N/A | $819,751.99 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $657,800.00 | $394,422.00 | $20,000.00 | ||
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $125,000.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | $20,000.00 | N/A |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $250,000.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $19,422.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tall Tower (greater than 500') | |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $166,164.00 | $155,485.00 | N/A | $6,367.99 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | N/A | $819,751.99 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $166,164.00 | $155,485.00 | $6,367.99 | ||
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 |
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 - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | 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 |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $5,000.00 | See AT Exhibits for more information. | $125.00 | 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), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,742.99 | 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 |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $9,164.00 | $8,735.00 | See AT Exhibits for more information. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | 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 - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | 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 | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
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), Construction Permit Application | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $113,630.00 | $104,565.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | N/A | $819,751.99 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $113,630.00 | $104,565.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $800.00 | $800.00 | 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 |
Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BLM or NFS Coordination | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | 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 |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities | $750.00 | $750.00 | See AT Exhibits for more information. | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,729,354.00 | $1,912,612.00 | $819,751.99 |
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. | Mario Vasquez Vice President - Finance, Operations 09/21/2018 |