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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:
16817
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WTVS
Channel:
20 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027891
FRN:
0002770360
Date Submitted:
04/09/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION

Doing Business As: WTVS

John Mark

RILEY BROADCASTCAST CENTER

1 CLOVER COURT

WIXOM, MI 48393

United States

+1 (248) 305-3788 jmark@dptv.org Not-for-Profit

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

John Mark

VP Engineering

Detroit Educational Television Foundation

John Mark

1 Clover Court

Wixom, MI 48393

United States

+1 (248) 305-3760 jmark@dptv.org

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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan 3 stations Install and operate from a new side mount Broadband Antenna installed before implementation of Phase 3 due to WMYD early transition. Install new transmitter filters coax and antenna to operate on post transition assigned frequency of channel 20

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 Visionary DT Dual HP25SDW
Year 1999
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 60 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 ULXTE-60
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 38 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current Transmitter Manufacture no longer in business Parts unavailable SS transmitter lower cost than IOT See 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) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 200.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Generator replacement Electrical installation for Transmitter
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 1500.0 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

electrical Sub panel

power distribution for new combiner room

HVAC ice shield

protection for external portion of HVAC

10 ton Heating and cooling unit

antenna combiner room heating and cooling

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 Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
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: 600.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-18GBH-R04
Year 1999

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class 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: 345.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24GTH-VP-R 06
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current antenna does not support new channel Vertical upgrade will be a separate line item on invoice

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 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Leased
Owner American Tower
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
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 Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels/Bays 24
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 60.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24WB/VP
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Candelabra will need extensive upgrades for repack of 3 stations 1 in phase 3 two in phase 8

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 3
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 7 3/16 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? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
21
43
44

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

combiner installation

installation of combiner by manufacture

Ice Shield for new Side-Mount Antenna Interim

Ice shield to protect interim antenna

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 Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1200 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 Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1200 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Cannel reassignment is forbidden channel on current coax

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 995 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line no current interim coax cost for coax, 3 elbows and nitrogen generator for pressurization of line

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Candelabra
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? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1003429
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 26' 52.5" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 083° 10' 23.1" W-
Overall Structure Height 1086.93 feet
Support Structure Height 1012.13 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 662.07 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Tower, LLC
Date Constructed 06/11/1999

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
6056 WRCJ-FM FM
72123 WWJ-TV DTV
74211 WMYD DTV

Other Types of Users

Users
T-Mobil
W232CA
W268CN
W224CC
W292DK
WHNE-LD

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? Yes

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 690
Explanation Project management fees charged by tower owner
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
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 Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Site Coordination meeting

Coordination meeting of tenants tower owner and all contractors and vendors involved with the deliveries and construction. Travel and Logistical expenses incurred

RF System Test

RF System Test

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 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? No
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

tower owner permits

Permits for combiner room electrical and construction permits

Employee time

Employee's time spent working on paperwork accounting, transmitter work, and supervision

Interim antenna connection

Coax, switches, forward/reverse power meters to interconnect with interim antenna

Interim antenna tower lease

Tower rental space for interim antenna

Lift equipment rental

fork lift and/or crane for lifting heavy equipment

Site Security

Due to high value equipment stored outside additional security measures needed

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 $1,713,618.27 $1,130,552.20 N/A $1,077,190.26 N/A
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 N/A $2,348,475.61 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-60 $1,713,618.27 $1,130,552.20 $1,077,190.26
10 ton Heating and cooling unit $19,219.00 $19,219.00 see Justifying Quote WTVS Kropf Mechanical Service Company $19,219.00 N/A
HVAC ice shield $1,500.00 $1,500.00 American tower charge $0.00 N/A
electrical Sub panel $1,700.00 $1,700.00 American Tower Charge $833.34 X
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1500.0 $8,399.27 $8,399.27 see Estimated Cost Justification WTVS-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Building Addition, 1,500 sq. ft. v0 $6,524.42 N/A
10 Ton system $38,900.00 $15,864.00 Replace 5 ton unit with 10 ton unit due to increased heat load of transmitter Available wall space will not support 2 5 ton units $0.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Generator replacement Electrical installation for Transmitter $127,500.00 $127,500.00 Electrical costs for 230KW generator and installation replacement due to inadequate power for new transmitter also transmitter electrical installation and decommissioning cost $109,308.67 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $6,050.00 American tower charge $0.00 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $1,667.00 American tower charge $624.84 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $948,652.93 GatesAir Quote Q-80362 $940,679.99 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
10 ton Heating and cooling unit

Component Description:
Completed the installation of one
Amount:
$19,219.00
HVAC ice shield Information not provided.
electrical Sub panel

Component Description:
WTVS-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Electrical Sub Panel
Amount:
$833.34
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1500.0

Component Description:
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION - DETROIT - OAK PARK
Amount:
$2,730.82

Component Description:
1/4" MIP X CLOSE
Amount:
$43.60

Component Description:
WTVS-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Building Addition, 1,500 sq. ft.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
25% downpayment on component
Amount:
$1,250.00
10 Ton system Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Generator replacement Electrical installation for Transmitter

Component Description:
Remove and replace (1) 150 KW generator
Amount:
$27,223.00

Component Description:
Remove and replace (1) 150kw generator
Amount:
$81,669.00

Component Description:
25% deposit on component
Amount:
$416.67
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot)

Component Description:
25% deposit for this component
Amount:
$208.34

Component Description:
Broadcast Repack
Amount:
$416.50
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE - COPPER
Amount:
$618.75

Component Description:
A. Transmitter
Amount:
$316,217.64

Component Description:
CONTRACT AMOUNT
Amount:
$14,350.71

Component Description:
ULXTE-60 Transmitter
Amount:
$185,777.41

Component Description:
2nd PROGRESS INVOICE FOR THE TRANSMITTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Amount:
$7,392.79

Component Description:
OTHER
Amount:
$40.69

Component Description:
Cushion Clamp Strut Mount
Amount:
$79.80

Component Description:
Cushion Clamp Strut Mount
Amount:
$26.60

Component Description:
CHANNEL JOINER FITTINGS
Amount:
$77.16

Component Description:
STRUT CHANNEL
Amount:
$727.92

Component Description:
Transmitter
Amount:
$80,602.03

Component Description:
3rd progress invoice for the transmitter replacement
Amount:
$10,871.75

Component Description:
BPME6-UH, BPME 6-1/8" Flanged
Amount:
$7,679.10

Component Description:
ULXTE-60 Transmitter
Amount:
$316,217.64

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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 $576,568.89 $546,563.22 N/A $446,894.24 N/A
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 N/A $2,348,475.61 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-24WB/VP $268,038.89 $253,463.22 $243,771.00
Ice Shield for new Side-Mount Antenna Interim $744.81 $744.81 Please see American Towers LLC Project Cost Estimation $744.81 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) $16,850.00 $6,000.00 N/A $5,260.00 N/A
combiner installation $15,962.33 $15,962.33 see Estimated Cost Justification WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Combiner Installation v0 $15,962.33 a
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $3,333.33 X
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $81,954.33 see Estimated Cost Justification WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - New Combiner v0 $81,954.33 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 24 bay,, 60 - 65 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized $120,401.75 $120,401.75 American Tower cost estimate and PO #13-1652 $136,516.20 The actual amount reimbursed for invoice 460199507 is $15,000 (not $97,901.75)
Primary Antenna TFU-24GTH-VP-R 06 $308,530.00 $293,100.00 $203,123.24
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $275,000.00 N/A $186,590.24 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A $10,773.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Ice Shield for new Side-Mount Antenna Interim

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Ice Shield
Amount:
$744.81
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Elbow Complex, Broadband, 7 3/16"
Amount:
$2,760.00

Component Description:
25% downpayment for compenent
Amount:
$833.33

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Elbow Complex, Broadband, 7 3/16"
Amount:
$1,666.67
combiner installation

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Combiner Installation
Amount:
$9,712.50

Component Description:
25% downpayment on component
Amount:
$2,083.33

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Combiner Installation
Amount:
$4,166.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$833.16

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$833.33

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,666.84
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - New Combiner
Amount:
$24,454.16

Component Description:
PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR NEW COMBINER
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - New Combiner
Amount:
$38,333.50

Component Description:
25% downpayment on component
Amount:
$19,166.67
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 24 bay,, 60 - 65 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - UHF High Power Side Mount, E-POL
Amount:
$16,114.45

Component Description:
WTVS-280-Interim Antenna - UHF High Power Side Mount, E-POL
Amount:
$22,500.00

Component Description:
PARTIAL PAYMENT ON UHF HIGH POWER SIDE MOUNT ANTENNA
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION - DETROIT - OAK PARK T1 MI / 282678 / ASSET#282678-BT1 / OAA711327 / FID 1003429 / WTVS Channel 20 Phase 8 / MILESTONE 1 / BROADCAST REPACK / TAX ID: 65-0723837
Amount:
$97,901.75
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$93,295.12

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$93,295.12
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WTVS-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,046.67

Component Description:
25% downpayment on component
Amount:
$833.33

Component Description:
WTVS-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WTVS-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$5,386.50

Component Description:
WTVS-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$5,386.50

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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 $573,735.00 $354,068.30 N/A $299,839.92 N/A
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 N/A $2,348,475.61 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $331,335.00 $123,668.30 $123,668.30
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband $331,335.00 $123,668.30 see Estimated Cost Justification WTVS-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid, Copper, 7 3_16 v0 $123,668.30 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $242,400.00 $230,400.00 $176,171.62
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $242,400.00 $230,400.00 N/A $176,171.62 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband

Component Description:
WTVS-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid, Copper, 7 3/16"
Amount:
$44,913.05

Component Description:
WTVS-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid, Copper, 7 3/16"
Amount:
$52,503.50

Component Description:
PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE
Amount:
$26,251.75
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
WTVS-310-Primary Transmission Line - Rigid, Copper, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$88,085.81

Component Description:
WTVS-310-Primary Transmission Line - Rigid, Copper, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$88,085.81

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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 $838,027.50 $807,727.50 N/A $310,959.56 N/A
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 N/A $2,348,475.61 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $838,027.50 $807,727.50 $310,959.56
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A $292,192.90 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A $4,166.66 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A $14,600.00 Please remove $14,600 entry for Tower Mapping & Structural Engineering as FCC did not like two invoices attached in one request.
Tower Helicopter Lift $232,727.50 $232,727.50 Please see attached Dielectric Change Order 169750 and WTVS PO 13-1727 N/A N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
WTVS-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Complex Tower
Amount:
$28,816.66

Component Description:
WTVS-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Complex Tower
Amount:
$27,500.00

Component Description:
WTVS-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Complex Tower
Amount:
$106,363.12

Component Description:
Tower Permit Drawing Package
Amount:
$9,400.00

Component Description:
25% downpayment on component
Amount:
$13,750.00

Component Description:
WTVS-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Complex Tower
Amount:
$106,363.12
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
WTVS-410-Existing Primary Tower - Minor Tower Reinforcement/Modifications
Amount:
$1,166.66

Component Description:
WTVS-410-Existing Primary Tower - Minor Tower Reinforcement/Modifications
Amount:
$2,000.00

Component Description:
25% downpayment on component
Amount:
$1,000.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Broadcast structural
Amount:
$6,333.00

Component Description:
TOWER MAPPING & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Broadcast Tower Mapping Detroit OakPark Broadcast Repack Line 2
Amount:
$8,267.00
Tower Helicopter Lift 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 $182,430.00 $178,725.00 N/A $101,284.63 N/A
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 N/A $2,348,475.61 N/A
Outside Professional Services $182,430.00 $178,725.00 $101,284.63
RF System Test $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Please see American Towers LLC Project Cost Estimation $3,333.33 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A $300.00 N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $407.50 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 $90.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,800.00 see Estimated Cost Justfication WTVS-590-Transition Timing and Coordination v0 $2,800.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $1,707.75 N/A
Site Coordination meeting $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $109,020.00 $109,175.00 Quote Widelity Project Management and ATC PO 13-1647 permit filing services $86,596.05 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,050.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF System Test

Component Description:
WTVS-590-RF System Test
Amount:
$3,333.33
RF Exposure Measurements

Component Description:
WTVS-580-Field Engineering Service - Rf Exposure Measurements
Amount:
$1,666.67

Component Description:
25% down payment for component
Amount:
$833.33
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase

Component Description:
FCC repack: Analysis of WTVS impact
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
FCC repack Review of WTVS 399
Amount:
$75.00
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations

Component Description:
Television Repacking Services-WTVS
Amount:
$90.00

Component Description:
Invoice for legal services
Amount:
$90.00

Component Description:
Legal Services - Television Repacking Services - WTVS
Amount:
$77.50

Component Description:
Television Repacking Services - WTVS
Amount:
$90.00

Component Description:
Television Repacking Services - WTVS
Amount:
$60.00
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:
Television Repacking Services
Amount:
$90.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
WTVS-590-Transition Timing and Coordination
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Legal Services
Amount:
$300.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Legal services to prepare and review reimbursement form in addition to review & filing reports
Amount:
$1,617.75

Component Description:
Legal services
Amount:
$90.00
Site Coordination meeting

Component Description:
WTVS-590-Site Coordination Meeting
Amount:
$625.00

Component Description:
WTVS-590-Site Coordination Meeting
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
25% downpaymaent for this component
Amount:
$625.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,590.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,134.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,802.70

Component Description:
project management
Amount:
$1,152.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,210.05

Component Description:
project management
Amount:
$4,293.90

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,287.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,221.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,962.90

Component Description:
PO Line 1 - NTP Billable - Project Mgmt
Amount:
$9,480.00

Component Description:
WTVS-510-Project Management
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,064.85

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,512.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,909.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,591.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,779.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,170.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,760.70

Component Description:
WTVS-510-Project Management
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Please deny this component
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
25% downpayment for work being done by American Tower
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,411.75

Component Description:
CONSULTING WORK WITH STAFF TO CREATE A REPACK FACT SHEET.
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,642.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,166.55
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Preparation of STA Application for Operation
Amount:
$1,050.00

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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 $247,328.80 $246,778.80 N/A $112,307.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 N/A $2,348,475.61 N/A
Other Expenses $247,328.80 $246,778.80 $112,307.00
Site Security $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Lift equipment rental $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Interim antenna tower lease $65,148.39 $65,148.39 American Tower cost estimate; DPTV WTVS-610-Interim Antenna Tower Lease Budget Increase Justification $57,600.00 N/A
Interim antenna connection $29,799.31 $29,799.31 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WTVS-610-Interim Antenna Connection v0 $29,799.31 N/A
Employee time $75,081.10 $75,081.10 See Attachment $16,277.69 Please remove this component. It was resubmitted under outside professional services for repack
tower owner permits $750.00 $750.00 N/A $750.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A $1,250.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Outdoor covered storage for equipment and parts $2,880.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A
Local Zoning $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Permits and inspections N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Security Information not provided.
Lift equipment rental Information not provided.
Interim antenna tower lease

Component Description:
WTVS-610-Interim Antenna Tower Lease
Amount:
$14,400.00

Component Description:
WTVS-610-Interim Antenna Tower Lease
Amount:
$28,800.00

Component Description:
25% downpayment on this component
Amount:
$14,400.00
Interim antenna connection

Component Description:
50 Ohm 2 Way N Power Divider from 500 MHz to 1,000 MHz rated at 10 watts
Amount:
$151.66

Component Description:
#2 Acid brush 1/2" x 6"
Amount:
$105.00

Component Description:
50 Ohm 2 Way N Power Divider From 500 MHz to 1,000 MHz Rated at 10 watts
Amount:
$583.04

Component Description:
18-8 stainless steel hex head screw
Amount:
$66.89

Component Description:
Hoist block and tackle
Amount:
$58.29

Component Description:
N Male Right Angle to N Male Right Angle Cable Using LMR-400 Coax and Times Connectors
Amount:
$875.12

Component Description:
Switch WR1500 H Plane 115 VAC 60000 SER
Amount:
$20,095.80

Component Description:
Clevis Hanger 1 1/4 IN. 215LB Max Load
Amount:
$66.73

Component Description:
Hot-water hose, medium-pressure
Amount:
$111.66

Component Description:
Interim antenna connection
Amount:
$315.53

Component Description:
BPME4M-UH BPME 4-1/16" Flanged
Amount:
$7,032.75

Component Description:
Insulator Conductor Adapter 4 1/16" Thin-Stand
Amount:
$336.84
Employee time

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,558.54

Component Description:
Employee Time
Amount:
$5,822.18

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,896.97

Component Description:
this component should be removed
Amount:
$450.00
tower owner permits

Component Description:
Building permit
Amount:
$750.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
WTVS-610-MVPD Notification
Amount:
$1,250.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
WTVS-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$1,440.00

Component Description:
WTVS-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$1,440.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical Notification
Amount:
$3,750.00
Local Zoning Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,131,708.46 $3,264,415.02 $2,348,475.61

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William Carignan

Controller


04/09/2020

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.

William Carignan

Controller


04/09/2020

Attachments

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