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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:
167948
Service:
DCA
Call Sign:
WFNY-CD
Channel:
16 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027318
FRN:
0003772829
Date Submitted:
12/10/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Michael A Sleezer

Doing Business As: CMS BROADCASTING COMPANY

PO Box 746

GLOVERSVILLE, NY 12078

United States

+1 (518) 725-1108 wfny@frontier.com Individual

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

Matthew H. McCormick

Communications Counsel

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C.

1300 N. 17th Street

Eleventh Floor

Arlington, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 812-0400 mccormick@fhhlaw.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan The licensee will change its main and auxiliary transmitters and its antenna to operate on Channel 16, rather than Channel 48. The licensee also must replace its current STL (WPNJ942), which operates on Channel 46.

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Back-up
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 AT7120
Year 2010
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 0.12 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model TLU9
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity .2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Old transmitter cannot be retuned and manufacturer is out of business.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? 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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 DTX1KU-PC
Year 2007
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1.0 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 TMU9-4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.4 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The old transmitter cannot be retuned and the manufacturer is out of business. Licensee is seeking to upgrade but has attached quote for replacement equipment. See Rohde and Scwarz Explanation, Quotes and Initial Invoice, attached.

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 work will be needed to accommodate the replacement 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? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Class A
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: 10.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ACS4E
Year 1991

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 Class A
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 24.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-8B/VP-R
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Old antenna cannot be retuned and manufacturer is out of business. The replacement antenna is smallest radome-enclosed antenna Dielectric makes in this series. A radome is essential, given local winter weather conditions.

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? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
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 Flexible Foam
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 225 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Foam
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 225 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing transmission line is too short to reach the new bottom fed connection

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 06' 06.26" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 074° 22' 13.5" W-
Overall Structure Height 190.00 feet
Support Structure Height 190.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1653.50 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Michael A. Sleezer
Date Constructed 07/01/1991

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
172195 WNGG FM

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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

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 No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review 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 No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Preparation of STL Application

Because WFNY-CD's current STL operates on Channel 46, a replacement STL will be required. This line item is for the engineering fees for preparation of the FCC application for that replacement STL.

Other Legal Fees and Preparation of Required Reports

Legal fees in connection with developing transition strategy and preparation and/or review and filing of reports required by FCC in connection with repack transition

Legal Fees in Connection with STL Replacement

Because WFNY-CD's current STL operates on Channel 46, a replacement STL will be required. This line item is for the legal fees for providing advice and counsel with regard to STL issues and preparation of the FCC application for that replacement STL.

Other Expenses

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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Mounting of STL transmit and receive antennas

The STL transmit will be roof mounted at the WFNY-CD studio building. The STL receive antenna will be mounted on the tower at the WFNY-CD transmitter site

STL replacement equipment -- Vislink Model No. WFNY-IPL-SM

Current STL, which operates on Channel 46, must be replaced. Licensee will install a 13 GHz STL system.

Station sign

Replacement of sign on studio building that lists previous channel number (Channel 48).

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 $165,849.06 $112,650.75 N/A $100,581.25 N/A
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 N/A $144,524.25 N/A
Primary Transmitter TMU9-4 $150,975.00 $97,776.69 $85,707.19
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A $9,738.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical work will be needed to accommodate the replacement transmitter. $4,725.00 $4,725.00 Electrical work will be necessary to accommodate the replacement transmitter. $2,167.50 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $73,801.69 Applicant determined that it would need to change transmitters to one that would be more reliable and would receive service from an ongoing business. An explanation is attached hereto - See Rohde and Schwarz Upgrade Quote, Explanation and Initial Invoice $73,801.69 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter TLU9 $14,874.06 $14,874.06 $14,874.06
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter .2 kW $14,874.06 $14,874.06 Licensee determined that a more reliable transmitter from an ongoing company was needed and decided to change to the smallest available from Rohde & Schwarz. The price quote (119778-9) is attached. $14,874.06 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
5 Ton system

Component Description:
HVAC system installed in TV transmitter building and labor to complete installation and testing.
Amount:
$9,738.00
Other Electrical Service: Electrical work will be needed to accommodate the replacement transmitter.

Component Description:
Materials and labor to complete wiring for new transmitter
Amount:
$2,167.50
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Initial downpayment on transmitter
Amount:
$20,575.13

Component Description:
2nd installment on main transmitter less amount attributable to upgrade
Amount:
$53,226.56
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter .2 kW

Component Description:
2nd Payment on cost of auxiliary transmitter
Amount:
$11,155.55

Component Description:
25 percent down payment on auxiliary transmitter
Amount:
$3,718.51

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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 $33,030.00 $27,729.28 N/A $26,293.00 N/A
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 N/A $144,524.25 N/A
Primary Antenna TLP-8B/VP-R $33,030.00 $27,729.28 $26,293.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic $26,300.00 $21,329.28 The quotation is for a horizontal only polarized antenna, such as WFNY-CD has now. The licensee, however, plans to install an elliptically polarized antenna and will pay the additional cost. Quotes for both models are attached. $19,893.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic

Component Description:
Remaining half of cost of antenna and associated parts
Amount:
$9,946.50

Component Description:
Half of cost of antenna and associated parts due before delivery
Amount:
$9,946.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
First half of cost of sweep test.
Amount:
$3,200.00

Component Description:
Remaining amount of cost of sweep test.
Amount:
$3,200.00

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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 $5,400.00 $5,400.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 N/A $144,524.25 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $5,400.00 $5,400.00 $0.00
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $5,400.00 $5,400.00 Transmission line must be replaced because existing transmission line is too short to reach the new antenna. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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 $268,500.00 $255,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 N/A $144,524.25 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $268,500.00 $255,000.00 $0.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $34,990.00 $43,785.00 N/A $15,550.00 N/A
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 N/A $144,524.25 N/A
Outside Professional Services $34,990.00 $43,785.00 $15,550.00
Legal Fees in Connection with STL Replacement $6,000.00 $6,000.00 A change in STL channel was required by the repack, and legal advice and counsel in connection with the change is required. $2,293.75 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 $2,926.25 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,535.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $12,000.00 Actual costs for this category are much greater than the predetermined estimate because it did not take into account the complicated, multiple forms required, the possibility of good faith disputes over what is reimbursable, or the level of detail needed. $8,757.50 Actual costs for this category are much greater than the predetermined estimate because it did not take into account the complicated, multiple forms required or the possibility of any good faith disputes over what is reimbursable.
Preparation of STL Application $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Because WFNY-CD's current STL operates on Channel 46, a replacement STL operating on another band must be acquired and installed. This quote is for the engineering services to prepare the required FCC application for the replacement STL. N/A N/A
Other Legal Fees and Preparation of Required Reports $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Legal advice needed in connection with developing transition plan, addressing transition issues, and with preparation and filing of FCC required quarter transition progress reports and other reports that may be required. $1,572.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Legal Fees in Connection with STL Replacement

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with method of replacing studio-transmitter link required to change channel due to repack
Amount:
$743.75

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with method of replacing studio-transmitter link required to change channel due to repack
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with method of replacing studio-transmitter link required to change channel due to repack
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with method of replacing studio-transmitter link required to change channel due to repack
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with method of replacing studio-transmitter link required to change channel due to repack
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with method of replacing studio-transmitter link required to change channel due to repack and with vacating frequency
Amount:
$1,000.00
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

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel regarding and assistance with application for modification of facilities to repack channel and amendment to same
Amount:
$350.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel regarding issues connected with application for modification of license to move to repack channel and amendment to application to address issues
Amount:
$850.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel with regard to modification application for channel change c.p. and assisted with preparation and filing of modification application
Amount:
$376.25

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel regarding issues connected with application for modification of license to move to repack channel and amendment to application to address issues
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel regarding issues connected with application for modification of license to move to repack channel and amendment to application to address issues
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel regarding issues connected with modification of license to go to repack channel
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel with regard to application for c.p. for modification to new channel and requirements for same.
Amount:
$200.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Legal advice, research, and form preparation in connection with Form 399 and with disallowance of reimbursement item
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Legal assistance with provision of banking information to enable reimbursement
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with preparations of forms and estimates necessary to enable future reimbursement
Amount:
$5,187.50

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with issues related to necessary set-up and forms to enable reimbursement
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with required set-up to enable reimbursement
Amount:
$1,170.00
Preparation of STL Application Information not provided.
Other Legal Fees and Preparation of Required Reports

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation and filing of required quarterly transition progress report
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Assessed and provided legal advice as to transition progress.
Amount:
$30.00

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation and filing of required quarterly transition progress report.
Amount:
$212.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice with regard to repack issues
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Provide legal advice concerning repack procedures and restrictions
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Legal advice concerning repack process, actions to be taken, and deadlines
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
Assist in preparation and filing of required quarterly transition progress report
Amount:
$380.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with regard to repack issues and preparation of required transition progress report
Amount:
$300.00

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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 $59,507.86 $58,907.86 N/A $2,100.00 N/A
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 N/A $144,524.25 N/A
Other Expenses $59,507.86 $58,907.86 $2,100.00
Station sign $2,100.00 $2,100.00 The cost of the sign as completed was slightly greater than the amount anticipated by the licensee but was necessary to obtain the new sign to replace the old one which indicated the station's prior channel number. $2,100.00 The actual cost of the sign charged by the vendor was in excess of the price anticipated by the licensee.
STL replacement equipment -- Vislink Model No. WFNY-IPL-SM $36,877.86 $36,877.86 Quote attached. N/A N/A
Mounting of STL transmit and receive antennas $6,035.00 $6,035.00 Quote attached. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $500.00 $500.00 N/A $0.00 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 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Station sign

Component Description:
Replace sign for station to reflect new, correct channel number due to repack.
Amount:
$2,100.00
STL replacement equipment -- Vislink Model No. WFNY-IPL-SM Information not provided.
Mounting of STL transmit and receive antennas Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change 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.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $567,276.92 $503,472.89 $144,524.25

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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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.

Michael A. Sleezer

Sole Proprietor


12/10/2018

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.

Michael A. Sleezer

Sole Proprietor


12/10/2018

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