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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:
50044
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KPBT-TV
Channel:
28 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028613
FRN:
0021001540
Date Submitted:
02/11/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

PERMIAN BASIN PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Doing Business As: KPBT-TV

Laura Wolf

P.O. BOX 8940

MIDLAND, TX 79708

United States

+1 (432) 563-5728 gm@basinpbs.org Not-for-Profit

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

David Sanderford

Marsand, Inc.

David Sanderford

1957 Reynolds Dr

Azle, TX 76020

United States

+1 (817) 783-5566 david@marsand.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 See attached Transition Plan Narrative.

Transmitters

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

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 DHD60P2
Year 2001
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 14 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 THU9-12Evo
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 19 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Solid State Power Capacity is "pre-mask filter". See attached Transition Plan Narrative.

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 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 180.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Build out electrical to accommodate the addition of the existing UPS and generator and then move the UPS and generator after the transition to comply with WARN act.
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? Yes
Size 800.0 square feet
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

Remove Existing Equipment

Remove pre-auction channel transmitter and interior RF system.

Transmitter Installation

Installation, commissioning and proof of performance documentation.

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 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 N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 220.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATL20H3-HSO-38
Year 2001

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 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: 500.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SAA28-ATW_P3-J300-ES6R-28
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna See attached Transition Plan Narrative.

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? 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

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 Air
Diameter 4 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 315 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 Air
Diameter 4 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 900 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Transition Plan Narrative.

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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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) No
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1215312
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 31° 53' 50.3" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 102° 20' 15.5" W-
Overall Structure Height 367.78 feet
Support Structure Height 350.06 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2917.62 feet
Structure Type MAST - Mast
Tower Owner Gray Television Group, Inc.
Date Constructed 12/23/2000


Other Types of Users

Users
K238AZ FM Trans
KOSA-TV STL

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: 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

Information not provided.

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1053361
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 05' 11.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 102° 17' 12.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1131.88 feet
Support Structure Height 1030.17 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2909.09 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Subcarrier Communications Inc
Date Constructed 01/01/1963

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
9667 KCRS-FM FM
41856 KMRK-FM FM
65306 KMCM 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 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? Yes
Number of Hours 350
Explanation Please see attached Transition Plan Narrative.
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 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 Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study 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

Site Survey

Required for specifying the final equipment needs and installation planning.

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 No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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? 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

Name Description

Studio to Transmitter Link

Fiber or microwave radio connection from the studio to the transmitter site.

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 $1,172,109.45 $911,333.76 N/A $775,975.92 N/A
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 N/A $1,455,707.64 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-12Evo $1,172,109.45 $911,333.76 $775,975.92
Remove Existing Equipment $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Dismantle and remove the transmitter and interior RF components. $6,950.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 800.0 $211,424.45 $211,424.45 The costs include painting ice shield raw steel, painting of auxiliary fuel line, weatherproofing and ice shield reinforcement. These expenses were not included under the initial budgeting phase. $211,424.45 The costs include painting ice shield raw steel, painting of auxiliary fuel line, weatherproofing and ice shield reinforcement. These expenses were not included under the initial budgeting phase.
10 Ton system $38,900.00 $15,800.00 Initial estimates are over a year old and construction costs in our area have increased. $15,800.00 Initial estimates are over a year old and construction costs in our area have increased.
Other Electrical Service: Build out electrical to accommodate the addition of the existing UPS and generator and then move the UPS and generator after the transition to comply with WARN act. $94,025.00 $94,025.00 Please see attached quotations for generator and UPS decommissioning, move and commissioning. $81,872.21 N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $9,360.00 $8,820.00 N/A $8,820.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $35,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A $36,300.00 N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $451,264.31 See attached transmitter quotation. $393,809.26 N/A
Transmitter Installation $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Please see attached transmitter installation quotation. $21,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Remove Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Midland Tower Construction_Antenna and Transmission Line Removal_Invoice, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$3,950.00

Component Description:
Midland Tower Construction_Removal and Disposal of CH 38 Transmitter and Equipment.
Amount:
$3,000.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 800.0

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- September Site Rent
Amount:
$6,800.00

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Bollards_Variance Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO, Estimate and Drawing
Amount:
$38,614.95

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- October Site Rent
Amount:
$6,800.00

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- June Site Rent
Amount:
$6,800.00

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Move old Doppler tower, add additional clamps to ice shield, weather proofing and paint auxiliary fuel line_Variance Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Estimate
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
50% Down Payment for Construction of Generator Enclosure at Subcarrier Tower ASR# 1053361
Amount:
$55,187.50

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Variance Explanation Cover Letter_Invoice #202310 Quote, DP Invoice, Doppler Invoice and Doppler Quote-Generator, auxiliary fuel tank, and heat exchanger cinder block enclosure remaining balance
Amount:
$55,187.50

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- November Site Rent
Amount:
$6,800.00

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- August Site Rent
Amount:
$6,800.00

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- July Site Rent
Amount:
$6,800.00

Component Description:
Subcarrier Communications-Tower and Building Lease Agreement- Security Deposit
Amount:
$14,300.00

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Paint ice shield raw steel with red primer_Variance Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Estimate
Amount:
$1,234.50

Component Description:
Old Doppler Tower Removal at Subcarrier Tower ASR# 1053361
Amount:
$4,600.00
10 Ton system

Component Description:
Two three ton mini split air units for cooling transmitter equipment at new transmitter site (Subcarrier Building)
Amount:
$15,800.00
Other Electrical Service: Build out electrical to accommodate the addition of the existing UPS and generator and then move the UPS and generator after the transition to comply with WARN act.

Component Description:
Active Power_WARN UPS Re-Start Up- Single Cabinet, Flywheel System, Re-installation, Commission and Performance Test Load
Amount:
$5,243.00

Component Description:
Brown's Permian Electric_Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Proposal_Transmitter Transformer Circuit Breaker and Wiring Up Sizing
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Construction of electrical installation at new transmitter building
Amount:
$2,565.48

Component Description:
Warren Cat Cover Letter and Invoice #WO030270106- WARN Backup Generator Re-connection, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$2,592.00

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Surge Surpressor_Invoice, Signed PO and Estimate
Amount:
$9,958.50

Component Description:
Active Power_WARN UPS Re-Start UP
Amount:
$5,243.00

Component Description:
50% Down Payment for Full Electrical System Installation at Subcarrier Tower ASR# 1053361
Amount:
$47,685.49

Component Description:
Texas Pride Fuels_Fuel for WARN Generator and Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
Amount:
$4,372.02

Component Description:
Active Power_UPS Power Supply Repair Explanation Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$963.72

Component Description:
Active Power- Power Supply Repair Explanation Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$963.72

Component Description:
Shutdown and preparation of UPS for relocation to new transmitter site
Amount:
$5,492.00
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot)

Component Description:
Rigid conduit and wire_Purchase and installation of materials for the electrical system in the new transmitter building
Amount:
$8,820.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp

Component Description:
Switch gear_Purchase and installation of materials for the electrical system in the new transmitter building
Amount:
$36,300.00
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
West Texas It Consulting_Transmitter Remote/ User Interface Computer and Network Switch Justification Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$485.26

Component Description:
Broadax Systems Inc_Transmitter Remote/ User Interface Computer and Network Switch Justification Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$1,381.00

Component Description:
25% Downpayment Rohde & Schwarz Model THU9-12 Evo Quote: 802-0335601.4
Amount:
$97,985.75

Component Description:
75 percent Down payment_ Rohde & Schwarz THU9-12 Evo Transmitter
Amount:
$293,957.25
Transmitter Installation

Component Description:
Marsand_Transmitter Install_Single Cabinet , Liquid Cooled, Hose Style Installation, Commisssion and Proof of Performance
Amount:
$21,000.00

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 $178,643.91 $173,353.91 N/A $170,453.91 N/A
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 N/A $1,455,707.64 N/A
Primary Antenna SAA28-ATW_P3-J300-ES6R-28 $178,643.91 $173,353.91 $170,453.91
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 $5,000.00 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $18,450.00 See attached antenna quotation. $18,450.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 500 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $143,503.91 $143,503.91 We were unable to attain accurate tower banding information from the tower owner. The ray dome ended up mounted within the full orange band on the tower. The antenna was delivered with the upper most radome in white. The panels will be replaced to match. $143,503.91 We were unable to attain accurate tower banding information from the tower owner. The ray dome ended up mounted within the full orange band on the tower. The antenna was delivered with the upper most radome in white. The panels will be replaced to match.
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $3,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
RFS_Analytical Tower Study 45% Deposit due eight weeks after order
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
RFS_Analytical scatter analysis 45% Deposit due two weeks after order
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
Radio Frequency Systems_Remaining balance due for scatter study analysis
Amount:
$500.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
RFS_Antenna mount 45% Deposit due two weeks after order_ Custom designed antenna mount
Amount:
$8,302.50

Component Description:
RFS_Antenna mount 45% Deposit due eight weeks after order_ Custom designed antenna mount
Amount:
$8,302.50

Component Description:
RFS Antenna Custom Designed Mount_ Remaining Balance
Amount:
$1,845.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 500 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
RFS SA 28-ATW_P3-J300 ES6R-28 Antenna, Includes Upgrade Cover Letter, Antenna Invoice for remaining balance, Upgrade Quote with station cost, Signed Antenna Quote and Antenna Quote. Station invoices for antenna upgrade are attached separately.
Amount:
$142,500.00

Component Description:
RFS_Antenna 45% Deposit due two weeks after order_ SA 28-ATW_P3-J300 ES6R-28,includes quote, PO, Antenna comparison cost, FCC invoice and station invoice
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
RFS_Antenna 45% Deposit due eight weeks after order_ SA 28-ATW_P3-J300 ES6R-28, includes quote, PO, Antenna comparison cost, FCC invoice and station invoice
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
RFS_Radome Panels_Variance Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Quote
Amount:
$1,003.91
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Marsand_Antenna and Line Sweep_Invoice, Signed Po and Estimate
Amount:
$3,500.00

Cost Information

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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 $66,600.00 $31,790.75 N/A $31,790.75 N/A
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 N/A $1,455,707.64 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $66,600.00 $31,790.75 $31,790.75
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" $66,600.00 $31,790.75 We budgeted low in this instance, due to the tardy response from the vendors. See attached antenna quotation: RFS_Transmission Line Variance Letter, Invoice #27011077_2-21-18_$3179.07, Signed PO and Quote $31,790.75 When we originally submitted our Form 399 Budget Estimate, we were under the impression that we had to input numbers regardless of their accuracy.We budgeted low in this instance, due to the tardy response from the vendors.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4"

Component Description:
RFS- 10% Invoice- Remaining balance for 4" Heliflex transmission line and parts_Variance Cover Letter, PO and Quote
Amount:
$3,179.07

Component Description:
RFS_Transmission LIne 45% Deposit due eight weeks after order_ HCA400-50J Heliflex 4 inch dielectric cable
Amount:
$14,305.84

Component Description:
RFS_Transmission LIne 45% Deposit due two weeks after order_ HCA400-50J Heliflex 4 inch dielectric cable
Amount:
$14,305.84

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 $491,600.00 $425,848.35 N/A $355,479.64 N/A
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 N/A $1,455,707.64 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $381,100.00 $369,293.35 $341,679.64
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $207,293.35 Tower crew expense for replacing of upper white radome covers with orange radome covers. $207,293.35 The variance of $9000.00 over the previously estimated budget amount to Tower Equipment and Riggin_- Tall Tower Greater Than 500 foot Category resulted when we were unable to attain accurate tower banding information from the tower owner.
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $4,000.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A $130,386.29 N/A
Primary Tower MAST $110,500.00 $56,555.00 $13,800.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $16,555.00 See attached series of invoices labeled Initial Tower Studies $13,800.00 N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $40,000.00 This tower is not able to be brought into conformance with the TIA-222-G specification. Existing antenna and transmission line removal only post-transition. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Engineering and fabrication service for new KPBT tower site which includes originally proposed materials, modifications and services
Amount:
$151,195.87

Component Description:
Rig and De-rig tower as required, remove existing white radome sections and install new orange radome sections on top of antenna to match tower banding
Amount:
$9,000.00

Component Description:
30% down payment for all tower modifications and services - ASR# 1053361. Less the amounts for the Application Fee ($3,000.00), Design Drawing Package ($10,700.75) and Tower Study 1 ($1500.00) and 2 ($2500.00).
Amount:
$47,097.48
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Tower loading study for initial antenna (PEP8A) and subsequent loading study for final antenna. (SAA28-ATW_P3-J300-ES6R-28)
Amount:
$4,000.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Change Order_ Price for Modifications and Services- price increased, because fabrication company was unable to perform work at previously quoted rate. Another crew had to be hired that could work within the time constraints and schedule.
Amount:
$119,685.54

Component Description:
Tower Modification Design Drawing Package
Amount:
$10,700.75
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
KPBT - Structural Analysis
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Three man crew arrived at site ASR# 1233693 to perform structural analysis, tower mapping and inspection. Tower owner rep would not reduce power to a safe limit to perform duties.
Amount:
$2,755.00

Component Description:
KPBT - Remobilization Fee
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
KPBT - Geotechnical Investigation
Amount:
$3,300.00

Component Description:
KOSA - Remobilization Fee
Amount:
$2,755.00

Component Description:
KPBT - Foundation Mapping
Amount:
$3,900.00

Component Description:
KPBT - Tower Mapping
Amount:
$3,500.00
Short Tower (less than 500') 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 $97,490.00 $106,638.50 N/A $55,706.75 N/A
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 N/A $1,455,707.64 N/A
Outside Professional Services $97,490.00 $106,638.50 $55,706.75
Site Survey $13,000.00 $13,000.00 The variance of $3,000.00 over the estimated budget amount to Outside Professional Services- Site Survey category resulted as we provided our best estimate based on conversations with our consultant engineer. $13,000.00 The variance of $3,000.00 over the estimated budget amount to Outside Professional Services- Site Survey category resulted as we provided our best estimate based on conversations with our consultant engineer.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $7,343.50 Pre-Repack tower lease termination negotiations are ongoing. $7,343.50 Pre-Repack tower lease termination negotiations are ongoing.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $1,620.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $4,898.25 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $450.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,700.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $16,800.00 The variance of $9,800.00 over the estimated budget amount to Outside Professional Services- Perform Engineering Study category resulted as we provided our best estimate based on conversations with our consultant engineer. $12,600.00 The variance of $9,800.00 over the estimated budget amount to Outside Professional Services- Perform Engineering Study category resulted as we provided our best estimate based on conversations with our consultant engineer.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $55,300.00 $52,500.00 Please see attached Project Management quotation. $10,350.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,745.00 Minor FCC Attorney Repack Services are all that remain. $2,745.00 Minor FCC Attorney Repack service expenses are all that remain.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Survey

Component Description:
Non refundable application fee to initiate lease negotiations - ASR# 1053361.
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Marsand_Site Survey_Variance Cover Letter, Invoice, Signed PO and Estimate
Amount:
$10,000.00
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations

Component Description:
Attorney TV Repack Services- Subcarrier Lease Agreement Communications
Amount:
$660.00

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services- Review Of Revised Draft Subcarrier Tower Lease And Mark Up With Proposed Revisions, Comments, And Questions
Amount:
$870.00

Component Description:
Attorney- TV Repack Services- Reimbursement For Breaking Current Lease Agreement
Amount:
$240.00

Component Description:
GSB Law_Attorney Fees for Post-Repack tower lease termination negotiations. Variance Cover Letter and Invoice
Amount:
$798.50

Component Description:
GSB Law_Attorney Fees for Post-Repack tower lease termination negotiations. Variance Cover Letter and Invoice
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
GSB Law_Repack Attorney Services_Lease Negotiations_Cover Letter and Invoice
Amount:
$255.00

Component Description:
GSB Law_ Attorney Fees_Variance Cover Letter and Invoice # 723584_ Pre-Repack Tower Termination Lease Negotiations
Amount:
$540.00

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services-Review An Mark Up Of Subcarrier Tower Lease
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
GSB Law_Attorney Services-pre-repack tower lease termination communications
Amount:
$360.00

Component Description:
Garvey Schubert Barer_Attorney Television Repacking Services_Pre-Repack tower lease termination negotiations
Amount:
$1,080.00

Component Description:
GSB Law- Attorney Services- License application communications_ Variance Cover Letter and Invoice
Amount:
$690.00

Component Description:
GSB Law_Attorney Services- pre-tower lease termination communications
Amount:
$420.00

Component Description:
GSB Law- Attorney Services- pre-repack tower lease termination communications and repack filings
Amount:
$330.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Attorney Fees Form 2100 Form 399 STA
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Repack Services
Amount:
$120.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services-Filing Quarterly Report
Amount:
$270.00

Component Description:
GSB Law_ Attorney Services-Repack channel change communications and filings.FCC progress report and Program Test Authority notifications and filings. FCC draft license application construction permit modification communications and filing.
Amount:
$3,390.00

Component Description:
Television Repacking Services- Billed Thru October 31, 2017 for transition progress report submission review and filing and for invoice review
Amount:
$359.25

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services-Form 1876 Update Banking Contact Information
Amount:
$189.00

Component Description:
Television Repacking Services
Amount:
$690.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Marsand_Prepare Engineering Portion of License To Cover Application
Amount:
$450.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Marsand_Priority Filing Window; Perform Engineering Section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
Marsand_ Prepare Engineering Section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Minor Modification Application
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
Marsand_Prepare Engineering section of FCC Form 2100 Construction Permit
Amount:
$900.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Engineering services
Amount:
$1,631.25

Component Description:
Initial RF Coverage Scenarios
Amount:
$4,218.75

Component Description:
Marsand-Priority Filing Window; Perform Engineering Study for new channel assignment and antenna development
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
Marsand_Perform Engineering Study_ Invoice, Signed PO and Estimate
Amount:
$4,500.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Marsand_Preliminary Project Management
Amount:
$2,400.00

Component Description:
Marsand_Project Management Services; assist with progress of installation, coordinate vendors, monitor timing and issues
Amount:
$7,950.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Service-Form 399 Reimbursement Justification For B&T Group
Amount:
$120.00

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services_Preparation of final transition progress report
Amount:
$240.00

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services_Regarding continuing eligibility to file for reimbursement
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Attorney TV Repack Services- Ten week transition communications
Amount:
$360.00

Component Description:
Attorney Fees_ Repack Services- review and filing of KPBT quarterly transition progress report
Amount:
$120.00

Component Description:
Attorney TV Repack Services- Transition deadline communications
Amount:
$870.00

Component Description:
Garvey Schubert and Barer_Attorney Fees_Television Repack Services_reimbursement, channel change and extension calls and emails
Amount:
$765.00

Component Description:
Attorney-TV Repack Services-Upload Replacement Invoice Issues
Amount:
$120.00

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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 $128,495.67 $127,945.67 N/A $66,300.67 N/A
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 N/A $1,455,707.64 N/A
Other Expenses $128,495.67 $127,945.67 $66,300.67
Studio to Transmitter Link $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Construct fiber "last mile" connection for STL link (preferred). Microwave radio link is more expensive. $22,000.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 The variance of $1300 over the previously estimated budget amount of $1200.00 to Other Expenses/ MVPD Notification of Channel Change category is a direct result from the work performed by Widelity. We ask that the budget amount be increased. Thank you $2,500.00 The variance is a direct result from the work performed by Widelity.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $6,000.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $33,445.67 $33,445.67 Permian Machinery Movers cost difference from hiring alternate crane company to perform the relocation of the generator, auxiliary fuel tank and UPS. $33,445.67 The variance of $850.00 over the previously estimated budget amount in the Other Expenses- Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges category resulted from Permian Machinery Movers hiring another crane company able and capable to perform the job.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Disposal of old transmitter, antenna, line and misc. electrical. $4,575.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $3,780.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Studio to Transmitter Link

Component Description:
Suddenlink_Station To Transmitter Link__One Time Charge_Ethernet/ Fiber Construction_Expenditure Cover Letter, Invoice and Signed Agreement
Amount:
$22,000.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Widelity_MVPD Notification- research and contact all relavant MVPD entities impacted by station move by mail and/ or email
Amount:
$2,500.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Permian Machinery Movers_Unloading of transmission line and mounting hardware pallet
Amount:
$950.00

Component Description:
Loading, transporting & unloading of transmitter equipment crates from Delton Construction (Secured facility) to new transmitter site (Subcarrier building)
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
(5-18-18) Poly sheathing for covering Rohde & Schwarz transmitter crates while stored at Delton Construction secured facility and (5-29-18) Pallet jack rental for moving Rhode & Schwarz transmitter shipping crates inside of new transmitter building
Amount:
$193.67

Component Description:
RFS- 4" Heliflex Transmission Line- Shipping Charges
Amount:
$7,332.00

Component Description:
Provided two forklifts, two operators and one assistant to unload antenna, radome crate and antenna mount pallet
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
RFS-Antenna and Mount Freight Charges
Amount:
$13,125.00

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Storage and handling of transmitter equipment crates at a secure facility while building renovations were completed
Amount:
$595.00

Component Description:
Load, transport and unload generator, auxiliary fuel tank and UPS from old transmitter site (4101 E. 42 St., Odessa,TX) to new transmitter site (9650 N. FM 1788, Midland, TX)
Amount:
$6,500.00

Component Description:
Permian Machinery Movers_Variance Cover Letter, Change Order Invoice, Change Order PO, Change Order Quote, Original Invoice and Original Quote
Amount:
$850.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Delton Construction_Disposal of pallets, crates, spools, morter, rubble, broken block and trash_Invoice, Signed PO and Estimate
Amount:
$4,575.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Widelity_Medical Notification- indentify medical associations and industry groups impacted by the station move and contact them by mail and/ or email.
Amount:
$3,780.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,134,939.03 $1,776,910.94 $1,455,707.64

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. Yes
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.

Laura Wolf

CEO/GM


02/11/2020

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.

Laura Wolf

CEO/GM


02/11/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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 and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

Laura Wolf

CEO/GM


02/11/2020

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