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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:
72062
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WFMJ-TV
Channel:
33 (UHF)
File Number:
0000026415
FRN:
0002931061
Date Submitted:
12/19/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WFMJ TELEVISION, INC.

Doing Business As: WFMJ TELEVISION, INC.

Jack Grdic

101 WEST BOARDMAN STREET

YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503

United States

+1 (330) 744-8611 JAGRDIC@WFMJ.COM Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan WFMJ is transitioning from channel 20 to channel 33. The existing Axcera transmitter is not retunable or supported and will be replaced along with the main antenna. An interim antenna will be used during replacement of the main antenna to stay on air.

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 Backup
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model HP50DDW
Year 2003
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 25 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model Parallax U15
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 24.3 kW
Justification for New Transmitter UBS Axcera will not support retuning existing transmitter. AXCERA Legacy Supported Models 27-Mar-2017-Final.pdf attached.

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 HP50DDW
Year 2003
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 25 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 Parallax U15
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 24.3 kW
Justification for New Transmitter UBS Axcera will not support retuning existing transmitter.AXCERA Legacy Supported Models 27-Mar-2017-Final.pdf 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 Wiring trays, grounding, fused disconnects, circuit breakers, various conduits, wire and supplies
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Inside RF Components

Inside transmission components to connect transmitter, switches, and filter to the antenna.

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? Yes
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: 460.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-27ETT-R 4C150 SP DC
Year 2006

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? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 740.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-31ETT/VP-R O6
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current channel 20/21 antenna is not able to be retuned.

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 8 3/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep test of new antenna

Testing and tuning of new CH 33 antenna

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
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: 612.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-16WB C160
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna while replacing primary antenna to stay on air

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep Test of new antenna

Checkout and proof of new side mount antenna

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? 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 Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1015316
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 41° 04' 48.6" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 38' 24.4" W-
Overall Structure Height 1020.98 feet
Support Structure Height 957.99 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1033.12 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner WFMJ TELEVISION INC DBA - WFMJ
Date Constructed 12/03/2013

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
173428 WILB-FM FM

Other Types of Users

Users
NOAA
YNGSTN POLICE

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No 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

Name Description

Rigging Review

In accordance with the ANSI/ASSE A10.48-2016 & TIA 322 standards, any tower project where tower members are replaced or a lift of over 2,000 pounds is made, a rigging plan reviewed by a professional engineer is required.

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 80
Explanation Engineering services to plan, file applications, and guide WFMJ through the transition and installation assistance due to lack of qualified staff.
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 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

Legal Fees C.P. Extension

Attorney fees for filing Construction Permit Extension

Rechannel Aux Transmitter

Rechannel AUX-INTErIM transmitter to new channel

Engineering for C.P. Extension

Engineering costs involved to extend the main construction permit due to tower crew delays.

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 No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Other Legal

Other legal fees for consultation not listed in Outside Professional Services

Equipment Rental

Equipment and machinery rented

Filing Fee AUX construction permit

Filing fee for AUX-INTERIM construction permit

Legal Fees Transition Progress Reports

Includes review of legal requirements, consultation with station personnel and engineering consultants, and review of reports drafted primarily by station personnel.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,939,550.76 $1,624,775.76 N/A $1,624,774.52 N/A
Total for all systems $2,852,317.51 $2,573,090.53 N/A $2,371,166.21 N/A
Primary Transmitter Parallax U15 $992,550.76 $921,794.76 $921,793.67
Inside RF Components $16,835.76 $16,835.76 Transmission line components with hangers and flanges to connect transmitter, switches, and filter to antenna. Includes shipping/handling and Ohio-Mahoning county 7.25% tax. See "WFMJ_QT1697381R1 AS ORDERED.pdf" $16,835.74 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Wiring trays, grounding, fused disconnects, circuit breakers, various conduits, wire and supplies $28,715.00 $28,715.00 See "WFMJ Electrical Quote 1 REVISED.pdf" and "Valley Electric cover invoice quote FINISH.pdf". $28,714.68 Budget adjusted due to revised estimates.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $876,244.00 Includes all equipment, shipping, handling, and Mahoning County Ohio sales & use tax SEE "P2947R6 WFMJ MAIN Proposal - signed 8058.pdf" the as ordered proposal $876,243.25 25 cent difference due to sales tax computation. When budgeting, dollar amounts were rounded up at 50 cents and rounded down at 49 cents.
Auxiliary Transmitter Parallax U15 $947,000.00 $702,981.00 $702,980.85
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $702,981.00 Includes all equipment, shipping, offloading, and Mahoning County Ohio sales tax SEE "P3515 WFMJ AUX Proposal - signed 8059.pdf" the signed and as ordered proposal $702,980.85 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Inside RF Components

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax on inside RF components freight
Amount:
$122.35

Component Description:
Inside RF components to connect transmitter to filter, switches, and antenna.
Amount:
$14,010.15

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax on inside RF components.
Amount:
$1,015.74

Component Description:
Freight charge for inside RF components
Amount:
$1,687.50
Other Electrical Service: Wiring trays, grounding, fused disconnects, circuit breakers, various conduits, wire and supplies

Component Description:
Final electrical invoice
Amount:
$807.85

Component Description:
Labor, materials, and equipment for electrical install of main and interim transmitters revised after review
Amount:
$27,906.83
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
Final payment on Comark Main TX including RF section, filter, and glycol. Includes Ohio-Mahoning 7.25% sales tax. See "P2947R6 WFMJ MAIN Proposal - signed 8058.pdf"
Amount:
$350,497.30

Component Description:
60% initial down payment of main transmitter, RF system and extra equipment.
Amount:
$525,745.95
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
Final payment for Comark AUX tx includes glycol and Ohio-Mahoning 7.25% sales tax. See "P3515 WFMJ AUX Proposal - signed 8059.pdf"
Amount:
$281,192.34

Component Description:
60% initial down payment of AUX transmitter, and extra equipment.
Amount:
$421,788.51

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 $496,678.00 $433,885.75 N/A $420,254.47 N/A
Total for all systems $2,852,317.51 $2,573,090.53 N/A $2,371,166.21 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-16WB C160 $178,334.00 $161,811.00 $160,973.79
Sweep Test of new antenna $6,864.00 $6,864.00 Estimate is greater than predetermined cause due to the addition of Ohio-Mahoning County sales and use tax of 7.25% $6,864.00 N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $20,317.00 Includes special cut piece, matching transformer, and Mahoning County Ohio sales & use tax. See attached quote Interim Antenna Quote.pdf $20,317.44 $0.44 higher due to rounding.
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 612 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $122,630.00 $122,630.00 Includes test transition, shipping, and Mahoning County Ohio sales & use tax. See Interim Antenna Quote.pdf $122,209.35 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $12,000.00 Includes shipping and Mahoning County Ohio sales and use tax $11,583.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-31ETT/VP-R O6 $318,344.00 $272,074.75 $259,280.68
Sweep test of new antenna $6,864.00 $6,864.00 Estimate is higher than predetermined cost due to adding Ohio-Mahoning County sales and use tax at 7.25%. See "700134CMZ-3A - signed WFMJ.pdf" $6,177.60 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $15,250.00 $17,395.00 Includes 8" to 6" reducer, special cut piece and Mahoning County Ohio sales & use tax. See "700134CMZ-3A - signed WFMJ.pdf" $15,655.38 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $3,338.75 This was actually to sweep test my existing line for compatibility on the repack channel 33, not the antenna. This was paid on invoice WFMJ170327. $3,338.75 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $244,477.00 Includes shipping, test transition and Mahoning County Ohio sales & use tax with V-Pol upgrade removed. See "700134CMZ-3A - signed WFMJ.pdf". $234,108.95 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep Test of new antenna

Component Description:
Final 10% payment for interim antenna test.
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
Sales and use tax on 45% 2nd progress payment sweep test. See "Interim Antenna Quote REVISED with cover.pdf"
Amount:
$208.80

Component Description:
State of Ohio - Mahoning County sales & use tax 7.25% on sweep test. Final.
Amount:
$46.40

Component Description:
Sales & use tax on 45% downpayment of sweep test
Amount:
$208.80

Component Description:
45% 2nd progress payment for sweep test
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45% down payment for sweep testing
Amount:
$2,880.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Final 10% payment on elbow complex, transition, and cut piece.
Amount:
$1,894.40

Component Description:
45% down payment for elbow complex, matching transformer, and special cut piece.
Amount:
$8,524.80

Component Description:
45% 2nd progress payment for elbow complex, special cut piece, and matching transformer
Amount:
$8,524.80

Component Description:
State of Ohio - Mahoming County sales & Use tax 7.25% on elbow comples, transformer, cut piece and shipping. Final
Amount:
$137.34

Component Description:
Sales & use tax on 45% 2nd progress payment elbow complex, cut piece, and transformer. See "Interim Antenna Quote REVISED with cover.pdf"
Amount:
$618.05

Component Description:
Sales and use tax on 45% downpayment of elbow complex, special cut piece, and transformer
Amount:
$618.05
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 612 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
State of Ohio - Mahoning County sales & use tax on antenna, test transition and shipping. NOTE: After review 1 cent was added to make up rounding in tax computation.
Amount:
$1,009.36

Component Description:
45% second progress payment on antenna and test transition
Amount:
$50,013.00

Component Description:
Final 10% of antenna and test transition
Amount:
$5,760.00

Component Description:
45% down payment for interim antenna and test transition
Amount:
$50,013.00

Component Description:
Balance of shipping charges due
Amount:
$837.71

Component Description:
Sales and use tax on 45% downpayment of antenna and test transition.
Amount:
$3,625.94

Component Description:
Invoice showing credits to full amount of antenna, elbow complex, transformer, and test transition. Also includes shipping not in the original quote.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Sales and use tax on 45% 2nd progress payment side mount antenna and test transition. See "Interim Antenna Quote REVISED with cover.pdf"
Amount:
$3,625.94

Component Description:
Final 10% of antenna and test transition PLUS shipping not included in original quote.
Amount:
$7,324.40
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Final 10% payment on interim antenna side mount brackets.
Amount:
$1,080.00

Component Description:
Sales & use tax on 2nd 45% progress payment of side mount brackets. See "Interim Antenna Quote REVISED with cover.pdf"
Amount:
$352.35

Component Description:
State of Ohio - Mahoning County sales & use tax 7.25% on side mount brackets. Final.
Amount:
$78.30

Component Description:
45% 2nd progress payment for side mount brackets for 8 inch legs
Amount:
$4,860.00

Component Description:
Sales & use tax on 45% downpayment of side mount brackets
Amount:
$352.35

Component Description:
45% down payment for custom side mount brackets for 8inch tower legs
Amount:
$4,860.00
Sweep test of new antenna

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax 1st progress payment primary antenna sweep test
Amount:
$208.80

Component Description:
Initial 45% down payment
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45% progress payment main antenna sweep test.
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax 2nd progress payment primary antenna sweep test
Amount:
$208.80
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax 1st progress payment primary antenna elbow complex, reducer, special cut piece
Amount:
$529.14

Component Description:
45% progress payment main antenna elbow complex, reducer, and special cut piece.
Amount:
$7,298.55

Component Description:
Initial 45% down payment elbow complex, reducer, cut piece
Amount:
$7,298.55

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax 2nd progress payment primary antenna elbow complex, reducer, special cut piece
Amount:
$529.14
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Initial site visit for line sweeps
Amount:
$3,338.75
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
45% progress payment main antenna, test transition, and shipping
Amount:
$102,577.50

Component Description:
Partial 10% remaining balance due
Amount:
$13,128.40

Component Description:
State of Ohio Mahoning County sales tax on invoice 525005rev
Amount:
$951.81

Component Description:
Initial 45% down payment antenna, test transition, and shipping LESS $14,073.75 for V-Pol upgrade.
Amount:
$102,577.50

Component Description:
7.25% Sales and use tax State of Ohio-Mahoning County on 2nd progress payment primary antenna,test transition and freight.
Amount:
$7,436.87

Component Description:
7,25% State of Ohio Mahoning County sales and use tax 1st progress payment primary antenna, test transition, and freight.
Amount:
$7,436.87

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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 $230,075.00 $323,675.00 N/A $175,843.25 N/A
Total for all systems $2,852,317.51 $2,573,090.53 N/A $2,371,166.21 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $230,075.00 $323,675.00 $175,843.25
Rigging Review $6,975.00 $6,975.00 ANSI/ASSE A10.48-2016 & TIA 322 standards state any tower project where a lift of over 2,000 pounds is made, a rigging plan reviewed by a professional engineer is required for the main antenna only. See Rigging Review.pdf. Includes sales tax N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $11,000.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $304,700.00 Includes Primary and Interim antennas, plumb & tension, and Mahoning County Ohio 7.25% sales and use tax, REVISED. New proposal for main antenna installation. See "18837-6 WFMJ Main Antenna Proposal - signed .pdf" $164,843.25 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigging Review Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Final analysis of WFMJ tower taking into consideration the interim antenna REVISED after review
Amount:
$3,600.00

Component Description:
Baseline structural analysis of WFMJ Tower
Amount:
$7,400.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Main antenna install amount due on proposal acceptance
Amount:
$65,200.00

Component Description:
7.25% sales and use tax for Ohio Mahoning County on Precision Communications invoice 7712 acceptance of proposal main antenna
Amount:
$4,727.00

Component Description:
7.25% Ohio-Mahoning sales and use tax on Precision Communications invoice 7272.
Amount:
$2,138.75

Component Description:
Interim antenna install crew on site progress payment
Amount:
$29,500.00

Component Description:
State of Ohio - Mahoning County sales & use tax 7.24% on interim antenna install for 2 invoices to arrive on site and complete the project. FInal.
Amount:
$4,277.50

Component Description:
interim antenna install complete final payment
Amount:
$29,500.00

Component Description:
Proposal acceptance down payment for tower rigging interim antenna. See "Proposal 18331-6 Interim Antenna Installation.pdf"
Amount:
$29,500.00

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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 $120,241.55 $129,066.82 N/A $99,796.72 N/A
Total for all systems $2,852,317.51 $2,573,090.53 N/A $2,371,166.21 N/A
Outside Professional Services $120,241.55 $129,066.82 $99,796.72
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $3,206.25 Aux license to cover for pre-transition and post transition. See"WFMJ-engineering budgetary revision.pdf" and adjusted to match final invoice $3,206.25 N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $2,000.00 N/A $1,725.00 N/A
Engineering for C.P. Extension $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,310.00 N/A
Rechannel Aux Transmitter $6,420.55 $6,420.55 Cost to retune auxiliary transmitter from current channel to post transition channel and connect the transmission line to the new RF system. Verify out of band emissions meet spec. See "WFMJ 190719 CS3187 AUX RETUNE.pdf" N/A N/A
Legal Fees C.P. Extension $690.00 $690.00 Attorney fees to file Construction permit Extension due to no crew available to install main antenna before the phase deadline $690.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A $966.00 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 $872.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $2,500.00 See "WFMJ-engineering budgetary revision.pdf" item 3 $2,212.50 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $2,000.00 See "WFMJ-engineering budgetary revision.pdf" item 5 N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $6,000.00 Side mount antenna is used as pre-transition aux system, interim STA post transition, and licensed aux when construction is complete. See "WFMJ-engineering budgetary revision.pdf" $4,942.50 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $4,000.00 See "WFMJ-engineering budgetary revision.pdf" item 2 $2,527.50 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $6,532.50 See "Invoice # 897-01-0003 with cover.PDF".
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $7,984.02 Legal expenses for Form 399 review were more than anticipated due to initial Request for Information from fund administrator. See "Justification for Estimated Cost overage 399 review.pdf". Additional costs to revise estimates that were 2 years old. $7,984.02 Legal expenses for Form 399 review were more than anticipated due to initial Request for Information from fund administrator. See "Justification for Estimated Cost overage 399 review.pdf"
Project management of the transition $12,640.00 $12,000.00 N/A $3,812.45 N/A
Main/Aux TX Installation $62,016.00 $62,016.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Transmitter installation to be done by Murlatt and Associates instead of Comark. See quote "REVISED Transmitter Installation Estimate with cover - WFMJ.pdf", "WFMJ additional transmitter installation estimate.pdf" and "WFMJ Quote for RF Completion.pdf". $62,016.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Engineering costs to prepare license to cover for pre transition Aux antenna
Amount:
$427.50

Component Description:
Engineering costs to file modification to aux license for post transition operation and license to cover.
Amount:
$2,778.75
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application

Component Description:
Legal fees to prepare and file AUX-INTERIM construction permit
Amount:
$690.00

Component Description:
Prepare and file AUX-INTERIM license to cover
Amount:
$276.00

Component Description:
Attorney fees to modify aux license pre transition to post transition operating parameters for license to cover
Amount:
$621.00

Component Description:
Legal fees to submit an application for License to Cover for post transition auxiliary facility
Amount:
$138.00
Engineering for C.P. Extension

Component Description:
Engineering costs to prepare CP Extension due to unavailability of a tower crew by phase deadline
Amount:
$2,310.00
Rechannel Aux Transmitter Information not provided.
Legal Fees C.P. Extension

Component Description:
Attorney fees to file Construction Permit Extension
Amount:
$690.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Legal fees to prepare and file STA
Amount:
$414.00

Component Description:
Legal fees to prepare and file STA
Amount:
$552.00
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:
Setup, review and file Form 2100 C.P. Follow up and circulation of authorization to client.
Amount:
$872.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Engineering to request STA until main antenna can be replaced
Amount:
$2,212.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Develop pre and post channel aux antenna and construction permit
Amount:
$4,942.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Item 2 - preparation of form 2100 SCH A for C.P.
Amount:
$2,527.50
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Item 1 Engineering studies for new channel and antenna
Amount:
$4,852.50

Component Description:
Revised to clarify work done was for interim antenna coverage study and not maximization
Amount:
$1,680.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Review and answer initial request for more information from fund administrator. See "Justification for Estimated Cost overage 399 review.pdf".
Amount:
$5,881.50

Component Description:
Discussed cost and method of notifying MPVD's.
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Legal services for reimbursement CORES II setup for Chief Engineer access.
Amount:
$804.56

Component Description:
Additional charges for revised estimate to legal costs
Amount:
$439.00

Component Description:
Completion and review of form 1876. Review catalog of reimbursement expenses for legal fees.
Amount:
$483.96
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
planning and site visit to finalize and submit initial 399 budget
Amount:
$2,687.45

Component Description:
Meetings at NAB and continuing development of budget
Amount:
$1,125.00
Main/Aux TX Installation

Component Description:
Offload and place main and aux transmitters.
Amount:
$4,600.00

Component Description:
Complete installation of inside RF components connecting aux interim transmitter to antenna and switch.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and proof
Amount:
$20,386.00

Component Description:
Site visit for final measurements and marking equipment positions for TX install. Defined in "Revised Transmitter Installation Estimate with cover - WFMJ.pdf"
Amount:
$3,423.50

Component Description:
Transmitter installation main and aux transmitters
Amount:
$17,606.50

Component Description:
Additional on site transmitter installation services to hang RF components. Components not shipped with transmitter and needed separate install.
Amount:
$6,000.00

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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 $65,772.20 $61,687.20 N/A $50,497.25 N/A
Total for all systems $2,852,317.51 $2,573,090.53 N/A $2,371,166.21 N/A
Other Expenses $65,772.20 $61,687.20 $50,497.25
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $18,077.73 $18,077.73 Removal of existing transmitter, 2 IOT, 2 beam supplies, and used glycol. Attached Beam Supply Removal Quote-807628.pdf, 10647 WFMJ Axcera Removal 062727.pdf, Glycol Disposal.pdf. Includes Mahoning County Ohio sales & use tax. $18,077.73 Original estimate did not include disposal of two high powered antennas.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $1,005.00 Adjusted to meet the updated predetermined costs for 2019 and is quantity (3) for Aux pre transition, Aux post transition, and Main antenna applications. $670.00 N/A
Legal Fees Transition Progress Reports $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Includes review of legal requirements, consultation with station personnel and engineering consultants, and review of reports drafted primarily by station personnel. See Legal Fees.pdf $272.50 N/A
Filing Fee AUX construction permit $2,220.00 $2,220.00 Aux construction permits for pre-transition channel AND post transition channel. $2,220.00 N/A
Equipment Rental $2,758.47 $2,758.47 Forklift, pallet jack, and scissors lift to move equipment and reach the RF system in a building with a 40 foot roof. See quote Equipment Rental Quote.pdf and Invoice WFMJ Leppo RO-225888.pdf. More installation trips needed than anticipated. $2,758.47 Due to equipment delays and missing or broken pieces, there were more installation trips necessary requiring more scissor lift rentals than anticipated.
Other Legal $0.00 $0.00 Includes other legal fees for consultation not listed in Outside Professional Services. See Legal Fees.pdf ORIGINAL $5000 NOT ALLOWED BY FUND ADMINISTRATOR. $0.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $3,805.00 $3,805.00 Revised costs for legal fees in developing and sending the MVPD notices. Estimate is updated in "8267828 cover invoice quote MVPD.pdf" $3,805.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $500.00 $500.00 AIRTIME CHARGES NOT ALLOWED. AMOUNT REDUCED TO PRODUCTION COSTS ONLY. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $16,809.00 $16,809.00 Offloading and placing main and aux transmitters, heat exchangers, pumps, Offloading and storing on site of CH 33 interim antenna and CH 33 filter and RF section. See "Delivery and handling budget adjust.pdf" $15,703.55 N/A
Local Zoning $500.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $200.00 Reflects actual filing fee as shown on the application $200.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $6,790.00 N/A $6,790.00 N/A
Equipment Storage $4,022.00 $4,022.00 3 months of main antenna storage at Dielectric if tower crew is not available at time of antenna shipment. Price is $1,250 per month and 7.25% Ohio-Mahoning County sales tax is included. See "700134CMZ-3A - signed WFMJ.pdf" N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Disposal and recycling of 2 high voltage beam power supplies for decommissioned Axcera transmitter. See "Beam Supply Removal Quote-04132018_8086 with cover.pdf"
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Disposal of pre-transition main and aux antennas, inside RF filter, magic tee and decommissioned line. Salvage fees deducted.
Amount:
$11,119.66

Component Description:
Disposal of heat transfer fluid (glycol) from decommissioned Axcera transmitter.
Amount:
$1,133.50

Component Description:
Remove and scrap Axcera transmitter and plumbing. See "WFMJ_Disposal_Proposal TCT with cover.pdf"
Amount:
$4,209.57

Component Description:
Salvage fees paid WFMJ for disposal of Axcera cabinets and coolant plumbing.
Amount:
($770.94)

Component Description:
Salvage fees paid WFMJ for disposal of Axcera cabinets
Amount:
($295.31)

Component Description:
7.25% Ohio-Mahoning sales and use tax on GS Technologies invoice #63219
Amount:
$181.25
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
Filing fee for AUX license to cover pre-transition channel
Amount:
$335.00

Component Description:
Filing fee for post transition License to Cover for an Auxiliary Facility
Amount:
$335.00
Legal Fees Transition Progress Reports

Component Description:
Form 387 review and email.
Amount:
$272.50
Filing Fee AUX construction permit

Component Description:
Filing fee for AUX-INTERIM construction permit
Amount:
$1,110.00

Component Description:
Fee for post transition aux license
Amount:
$1,110.00
Equipment Rental

Component Description:
Scissors jack lift rental for initial transmission line sweep. Test point located 30 feet above the floor.
Amount:
$353.07

Component Description:
Scissors lift rental to move transmission line for auxiliary transmitter retune
Amount:
$449.16

Component Description:
Oxygen acetylene rental for soldering field flanges to complete inside RF installation.
Amount:
$140.29

Component Description:
Scissors lift rental to reach high celiling to finish inside RF connections to combiner, filter, switch, and antenna.
Amount:
$449.16

Component Description:
Scissors lift rental to hang RF components high in ceiling.
Amount:
$449.16

Component Description:
Rental of scissors lift to reach components inhigh ceiling and pallet jack for moving equipment during Comark main and aux transmitter install. See "Equipment Rental Quote.pdf"
Amount:
$917.63
Other Legal Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Amount requested for preparing and sending MVPD notices.
Amount:
$3,805.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Offload and place new Comark main and aux/interim transmitters, heat exchangers, and pumps. See also "Delivery and handling budget adjust.pdf"
Amount:
$12,089.22

Component Description:
Labor and equipment to offload interim antenna and RF section. See "WFMJ-Off Load Dielectric-Proposal-2018-5-29 TCT.pdf"
Amount:
$2,531.10

Component Description:
Inside RF handling and delivery due to inclement weather.
Amount:
$1,083.23
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request

Component Description:
Filing fee for STA request
Amount:
$200.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Compile, draft, and mail notifications to medical facilities
Amount:
$6,790.00
Equipment Storage Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,852,317.51 $2,573,090.53 $2,371,166.21

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
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.

Robert J Flis

Chief Engineer


12/19/2019

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.

Robert J Flis

Chief Engineer


12/19/2019

Attachments

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