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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:
54385
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WDEF-TV
Channel:
8 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000028097
FRN:
0015347529
Date Submitted:
08/12/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WDEF-TV, INC.

Doing Business As: WDEF-TV, INC.

Bobby Berry

301 Poplar Street

Macon, GA 31201

United States

+1 (478) 745-4141 bberry@morrisnetwork.com Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Ray Luke

Project Manager

Custom Specialty Services, Inc.

Ray Luke

17363 Carlton Cuebas Road

Gulfport, MS 39503

United States

+1 (228) 297-2500 ray.css@att.net

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 WDEF-TV plans to replace its existing antenna and transmitter with new one that will accommodate its new channel. In the interim, it will connect its existing backup antenna for interim use.

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 use as backup for main when main transmitter is down for repairs or maintance
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 HTEL 1000CD
Year 2007
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1 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 VAXTE-2R44
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter old transmitter is not supported and cannot be re-tuned.

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) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 175.0 feet
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 PTCD10P1l
Year 2007
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 4 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model VAXTE-6R44
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 6.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Old transmitter is not supported and cannot be re-tuned to new channel

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 175.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 10 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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

PSIP Generator

needed to generate psip for new transmitter

site survey

site survey by Gates/air to provide electrical drawings and floor plan

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Add Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use back up antenna use when main system is down for maintance and repairs,will also be used for interim
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? No
Is this antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top 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: 4.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLS-V4
Year 2008

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use backup antenna will be used when main is down for maintance and repairs.will also be used as interim
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization 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: 4.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLS -v4
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna old antenna cannot be re-turned to new channel

Auxiliary 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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
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 Traveling wave
ERP: 26.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TW-9A12-F
Year 1966

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? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
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 traveling wave
ERP: 26.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model THV-9A8-R 04
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Old antenna can not be re-tuned to new channel.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 3 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? Yes
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? No

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? Terrain Constrained
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? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1043736
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 35° 08' 06.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 085° 19' 25.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 639.76 feet
Support Structure Height 570.86 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1907.79 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner WDEF-TV, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/1966

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
57827 WDEF-FM 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 Terrain constrained
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? Yes
Number of Hours 1255
Explanation Station is one of a group of co-owned stations,all of which are subject to repack. There is no group director of engineering and station has only IT engineer on staff.Co-ordination is needed for entire groups transition in different phases.
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 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 Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Additional legal fees

Additional legal fees for 399 forms and progress reports

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $662,140.00 $630,090.00 N/A $88,009.05 N/A
Total for all systems $2,041,170.00 $1,855,975.00 N/A $190,097.04 N/A
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-6R44 $474,990.00 $452,215.00 $58,037.58
site survey $17,340.00 $17,340.00 N/A N/A N/A
PSIP Generator $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
10 Ton system $38,900.00 $37,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $9,100.00 $8,575.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 . 12.5 kW $331,500.00 $315,000.00 N/A $58,037.58 N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter VAXTE-2R44 $187,150.00 $177,875.00 $29,971.47
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 . 4.4 kW $152,500.00 $145,000.00 N/A $29,971.47 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $9,100.00 $8,575.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
site survey Information not provided.
PSIP Generator Information not provided.
10 Ton system Information not provided.
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 . 12.5 kW

Component Description:
1/3 down payment of main transmitter invoice total
Amount:
$58,037.58

Component Description:
gates quote Q-62747 main transmitter
Amount:
N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 . 4.4 kW

Component Description:
Gates quote Q-62748 backup transmitter
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
1/3 down payment gates backup transmitter
Amount:
$29,971.47
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $386,320.00 $385,200.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,041,170.00 $1,855,975.00 N/A $190,097.04 N/A
Primary Antenna THV-9A8-R 04 $319,590.00 $318,800.00 $0.00
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
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) $7,600.00 $7,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station horizontally polarized $300,000.00 $300,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Antenna TLS -v4 $66,730.00 $66,400.00 $0.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized $60,000.00 $60,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

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 $605,300.00 $495,000.00 N/A $70,219.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,041,170.00 $1,855,975.00 N/A $190,097.04 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $605,300.00 $495,000.00 $70,219.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $320,000.00 N/A $70,219.00 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

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
proposal for WDEF antennas install
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Deposit to start tower work
Amount:
$70,219.00
Minor 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.

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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 $340,120.00 $299,000.00 N/A $31,868.99 N/A
Total for all systems $2,041,170.00 $1,855,975.00 N/A $190,097.04 N/A
Outside Professional Services $340,120.00 $299,000.00 $31,868.99
Additional legal fees $8,500.00 $8,500.00 N/A $315.00 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $50,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), 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 $562.50 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $8,500.00 The standard estimate for legal fees in connection with seeking reimbursement was inadequate, as it did not take into account the technical issues with the form or the time-consuming nature of making entries and clarifications or revising invoices. $3,794.99 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 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 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
Project management of the transition $198,290.00 $188,250.00 N/A $27,196.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional legal fees

Component Description:
Assist with preparation and filing of required quarterly transition progress report
Amount:
$45.00

Component Description:
Provide legal advice concerning MVPD ad medical facilities notices of transition and channel change
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and counsel regarding repack strategy
Amount:
$45.00

Component Description:
Legal fees for review and advice concerning quarterly transition progress report required by FCC
Amount:
$112.50
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 -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:
Drafted Form 2100 application for construction permit for repack channel
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Drafted Form 2100 application for construction permit for repack channel
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Legal work and assistance in connection with the preparation of Form 2100 application for construction permit.
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation and filing of Form 2100 application for construction permit for repack channel
Amount:
$450.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation, review and filing of Schedule 399
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation, review and filing of Schedule 399
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation, review, and transmittal of Form 1876 necessary for cost reimbursement and cost of transmittal
Amount:
$239.99

Component Description:
Assisted in preparation, review, and transmittal of Form 1876 necessary for cost reimbursement and cost of transmittal
Amount:
$239.99

Component Description:
Assisted with preparation and filing of reimbursement request form
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Provided advice and assistance in adding further requested information to form and meeting revised requirements
Amount:
$1,012.50

Component Description:
Assisted in determining reason for rejections of invoice, revising and reattaching invoices, dealing with technical issues and communicating with staff to obtain assistance with above
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
Fees for legal advice regarding reimbursement forms, policies, and procedures - remaining $112.50 will be requested in the future after adding an estimate for such costs.
Amount:
$315.00

Component Description:
Fees for legal advice regarding reimbursement forms, policies, and procedures
Amount:
$315.00

Component Description:
Prepared and submitted to FCC information necessary for payment of reimbursement amounts
Amount:
$202.50
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
CSS JAN. 2018 Invoice for project management hours
Amount:
$1,462.50

Component Description:
CSS OCT. 2017 invoice for project management hours
Amount:
$2,587.50

Component Description:
Project Management invoice
Amount:
$1,387.50

Component Description:
Feb. 2019 CSS invoice 19-0207
Amount:
$975.00

Component Description:
CSS March 2019 invoice 19-0307
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
CSS April 2019 inv 19-0407
Amount:
$412.50

Component Description:
May 2019 Project Management invoice 19-0507
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
MAY 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$787.50

Component Description:
AUG 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$312.00

Component Description:
JULY 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,945.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS APRIL 2017
Amount:
$2,512.50

Component Description:
FEB INVOICE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Amount:
$3,675.00

Component Description:
Jan. 2019 CSS Invoice 19-0107
Amount:
$262.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE SEPT. 2018
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
MAR 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$2,550.00

Component Description:
Project Management invoice
Amount:
$1,744.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS MAY 2017
Amount:
$760.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE OCT 2018
Amount:
$487.50

Component Description:
Project Management invoice
Amount:
$2,025.00

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS JUNE 2017
Amount:
$804.00

Component Description:
SEPT 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$405.00

Component Description:
Dec. 2018 CSS invoice
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project Management invoice
Amount:
$187.50

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $47,290.00 $46,685.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,041,170.00 $1,855,975.00 N/A $190,097.04 N/A
Other Expenses $47,290.00 $46,685.00 $0.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $300.00 $300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $300.00 $300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $19,500.00 $19,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $11,000.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $1,000.00 $1,000.00 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
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,041,170.00 $1,855,975.00 $190,097.04

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


08/12/2019

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.

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


08/12/2019

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