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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:
22211
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WFLD
Channel:
31 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027829
FRN:
0005795067
Date Submitted:
04/29/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, LLC

Ann West Bobeck

400 N. CAPITOL STREET, NW

SUITE 890

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 824-6510 ann.bobeck@fox.com Limited Liability Company

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

Dennis Wallace

Managing Partner

Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace, LLC

Dennis Wallace

1282 Smallwood Drive

Suite 372

Waldorf, MD 20603

United States

+1 (202) 251-7589 Dennis.Wallace@mswdtv.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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Due to the complexity of this project and number of facilities involved, WFLD will install interim facilities at the John Hancock building, while existing antenna, transmission line, and transmitter are replaced at the main site on top of Willis Tower.

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 CD2200P3
Year 1999
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Three
Power Capacity 75 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 THU9-40 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 61 kW
Justification for New Transmitter New transmitter required as existing unit is obsolete and no longer supported by manufacturer. Existing transmitter is rated 75KW. See quote 190725_Quotation 155506.1.WFLD.Main and narrative 190725_WFLD_NARRATIVE_REV3_FORM399

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 3 inches
Length 400.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Transmitter Electrical Installation Costs Willis Tower
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 50 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 1000.0 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

Remote Control Wiring

Wire up existing remote control to new transmitter

Installation

Installation of transmitter. See estimate 190823 Quote Land Communications

Mask Filter

Mask filter with parts to implement VSWR & Arc Monitoring

Remove Existing Main Transmitter

Remove existing main transmitter from Willis Tower

Additional Transmitter RF Components

Plumbing, RF and switch components. See quote 190725_Quotation 230209.2 WFLD.Addtnl Install Parts

Water Glycol System

Building Chilled Water System Connection. (ZonaTherm)

ThermoFlo Leibert system

ThermoFlo Leibert Installation

Site Survey and Drawings

Pre-installation survey of transmitter facility with drawings. See 190823 Quote Land Communications.

Plumbing Demolition

Disconnect Piping for transmitter (Great Lakes)

Microwave STL

Microwave STL components

Interim Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase
Manufacturer
Model THU9-24 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 37 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Interim transmitter will be required to operate interim facilities at Hancock building while changing out antennas and transmitter at main facility, Willis Tower.

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Install ConEd meter for electrical service an interim transmitter site
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 500.0 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
Inside RF System Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? No

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Main and backup STL

Studio to Transmitter Link. Main link is fiber and backup is radio

Offloading

Offloading of transmitter and heat exchanger on ground and move to 97th floor.

RF Components

Additional transmitter components required to interconnect to combiner

Second Mask filer

Second mask filter to allow operation on channel 31 (pre-repack)

Combiner connection

Facilitation by antenna/combiner owner (ATC) to connect into their system.

Transmitter Site Survey

Survey by transmitter vendor to plan installation

Transmitter retuning

Retuning cost for transmitter from ch. 31 to ch. 24

Monitoring Equipment

Equipment needed to ensure signal and RF compliance with Rules.

Coaxial Switch

Coaxial Switch plus shipping

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Licensed Aux Antenna
Ownership Leased
Owner Willis Tower
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Circular
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels 24
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Lower Limit 572.00 MHz
Upper Limit 578.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 475.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PHP24C
Year 1999

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
32334 WJYS
22211 WFLD
47905 WMAQ-TV

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Aux Antenna
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Leased
Owner Willis Tower
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels/Bays 24
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 600.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 475.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PHP-24C
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Lessor moving WFLD to a different Aux Antenna on top of building. Quote reflects cost of provisioning combiner and removal of former aux antenna facilities. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 10

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? 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? 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?
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
29
21
24

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Aux Antenna Monthly Tower Rental Fees

American Tower aux antenna monthly tower rental fees.

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Middle
Polarization Elliptical
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW14H3H-ETC2-31H
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? No
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? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-14ETT/VP-R C210
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna New antenna required for new channel. Slot antenna. See quotes 190725_700427CMZ-1 WFLD FOX and 190725_900032CMZ WFLD FOX

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?
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?
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Southwest Pole Decommissioning

Willis Tower Decommissioning of SW Pole. per Willis Tower. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017Spreadsheet. page 13

West Tower Stack Project

Willis Tower West Tower Stack Project per Willis Spreadsheet. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 12

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Licensed Aux
Ownership Leased
Owner Willis Tower
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
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 2
Length 400 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
32334 WJYS
47905 WMAQ-TV

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Licensed Aux
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 3/4 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 400 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Replacement of Aux Antenna Transmission Line. The new Aux Combiner will be in a new location within the building and will require new transmission line.

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line Layout

Develop Transmission line layout and installation drawings for Aux Antenna.

Transmission Line runs, elbows, connectors

Transmission line runs, elbows, connectors for main and aux

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 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 400 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 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 3/4 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 300 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Current Transmission line does not extend to the top of the west tower and it routed to the top of the SW Pole Outrigger. The New Antenna location requires new transmission line. However, applicant will re-use as much as possible of the existing line.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line Layout Installation Drawings

Develop and play transmission line layout and installation drawings. See attached Quote.

Transmission line runs, elbows

Transmission line runs, elbows, parts required to align filter with the runs

Transmission Line Inner-Conductors

Replacement of main line inner-conductors so station could reuse current line instead of replacing

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? Located on Building
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1032959
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 41° 52' 44.1" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 087° 38' 10.2" W-
Overall Structure Height 1729.97 feet
Support Structure Height 1435.35 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 595.14 feet
Structure Type BTWR - Building with Tower
Tower Owner 233 Broadcast, LLC
Date Constructed 01/01/2002

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
70042 WLIT-FM FM
22211 WFLD DTV
73228 WLS-FM FM
53971 WEBG FM
10802 WTTW DTV
6377 WTMX FM
10801 WFMT FM
60539 WXFT-DT DTV
74178 WKSC-FM FM
72115 WGN-TV DTV
73226 WLS-TV DTV
12498 WGBO-DT DTV
71283 WCFS-FM FM
10981 WCPX-TV DTV
51165 WGCI-FM FM
28621 WJMK FM
9613 WBBM-FM FM
71425 WWME-CD DTV
9617 WBBM-TV DTV
32334 WJYS DTV
48772 WPWR-TV DTV
47905 WMAQ-TV DTV

Other Types of Users

Users
Two Way
Microwave
Willis Tower

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 tower with candelabra
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Serious Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Tower

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Tower Construction Costs

Section Question Response
Construct New Tower Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Height 425.20 feet
Justification for New Tower This is an existing structure (John Hancock building) that will be used to support the interim antenna.

Interim Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Located on Building
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Interim Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower mapping and structural study

Analyze and design modifications to existing structure to accommodate interim antenna. See 190823 Quote American Tower.

Structural modifications

Material and labor to modify existing structure to accommodate interim antenna. See 190823 Quote American Tower.

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 1500
Explanation Outside Project Management to coordinate with Willis Tower, Antenna, Helicopter, Rigging, and Transmitter Replacements.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
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 Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 45
Justification On Site RF Engineering to supervise equipment installation, performance measurements, and compliance with project requirements.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports

Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? 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

Illinois and Chicago Sales Tax

Estimated Sales tax on equipment.

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 $7,841,765.49 $6,690,512.61 N/A $5,016,219.02 N/A
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 N/A $5,901,228.85 N/A
Interim Transmitter THU9-24 EVO $3,577,563.52 $2,986,409.64 $2,726,795.97
Coaxial Switch $14,730.06 $14,730.06 6-1/8” Coaxial Switch plus freight N/A N/A
Transmitter retuning $12,500.00 $12,500.00 Retuning of transmitter from ch 31 pre-repack to ch 24 post-repack See quote 190725_WFLD THU Rechannel 19028R N/A N/A
Transmitter Site Survey $21,382.82 $21,382.82 Increased cost by $1257.82 to include tax. Transmitter Site Survey and drawings for installation. See quote 190725_Quotation 112453.0.WFLD(FOX).Aux.SiteSurvpdf $21,382.82 N/A
Combiner connection $1,117,809.30 $1,117,809.30 Charge to connect transmitter into combiner and antenna system owned by others. See cost breakout in quote 190725_Transmitter to Antenna Integration $1,117,809.30 N/A
Second Mask filer $63,465.00 $63,465.00 Second mask filter to provide operation on ch. 31 pre-repack channel during construction at Willis Tower. See quote 190725_Quotation 162173.2.WFLD(FOX).Second Filter N/A N/A
RF Components $35,517.00 $35,517.00 Additional Transmitter parts required to connect transmitter. See quote 190725_R&S Quote Interim Transmission line for Hancock N/A N/A
Main and backup STL $47,564.32 $47,564.32 To get Audio and Video from Studio to the transmitter. Main is fiber, backup is radio. See Quote 190725_Studio Transmitter Redundant $36,026.45 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Install ConEd meter for electrical service an interim transmitter site $27,227.00 $27,227.00 Electrical service to install ConEd meter at interim transmitter site $0.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $881,846.12 See attached quote 190725_Quotation 110499.1.WFLD(FOX).Interim Main $881,846.12 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 500.0 $643,731.28 $643,731.28 Comprehensive room provisioning includes electrical, demolition, transformer, general construction, permits, design and HVAC, See quote 190725_Transmitter Room Construction $643,731.28 N/A
Offloading $30,160.00 $30,160.00 Offload transmitter and heat exchanger on ground and move to 97th. floor. $26,000.00 N/A
Monitoring Equipment $90,476.74 $90,476.74 To monitor and confirm FCC Rule compliance. See Quotes in 190725_Transmitter RF and AV Monitoring $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-40 EVO $4,264,201.97 $3,704,102.97 $2,289,423.05
Installation $170,289.27 $170,289.27 Installation of transmitter. See quote 190823 Quote Land Communications for detail. Additionally Rohde and Schwarz parts and freight. $170,289.27 Installation costs include install plus additional parts and freight.
Plumbing Demolition $13,220.00 $13,220.00 Plumbing Demolition. Pipefitter Scope. Quote Attached. N/A N/A
Site Survey and Drawings $26,000.00 $26,000.00 Pre-installation site survey with drawings. See 190823 Quote Land Communications for detail. $26,000.00 N/A
ThermoFlo Leibert system $360,000.00 $360,000.00 ThermoFlo Quote Attached. Leibert Units Installation at Willis Tower N/A N/A
Water Glycol System $75,750.00 $75,750.00 ZonaTherm Quote attached. Water/Glycol System N/A N/A
Additional Transmitter RF Components $94,648.20 $94,648.20 Plumbing, RF and switching components. See quote 190725_Quotation 230209.2 WFLD.Addtnl Install Parts $0.00 N/A
Remove Existing Main Transmitter $180,025.00 $180,025.00 Quote to remove existing equipment. Beam Supplies, HE Glycol, Etc. Down Elevator. Rigging, Labor Overtime on Weekends/Nights. See attached quote 190725_Willis Tower Phase II. Does not include disposal. N/A N/A
Mask Filter $313,448.00 $313,448.00 Mask filter with Parts to Implement VSWR & Arc Monitoring. See Rohde and Schwarz quote #358694.0 $166,519.27 N/A
Remote Control Wiring $3,600.00 $3,600.00 Wire up existing remote control to new transmitter. See attached vendor quote. $0.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 $795,453.50 $795,453.50 Modifications to building space for new transmitter. Willis Tower Building. See quote 190725_20190108 WFLD-Osborn Fee Proposal for design services. Also Pacific Construction quotes included with invoices $788,426.21 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Transmitter Electrical Installation Costs Willis Tower $200,800.00 $200,800.00 Estimate based on verbal discussions. Quote is forthcoming and will be entered when received. N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $20,800.00 $19,600.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 Catalog N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW $1,788,000.00 $1,239,501.00 See quote 190725_Quotation 155506.1.WFLD.Main $1,138,188.30 N/A
Microwave STL $11,468.00 $11,468.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
50 Ton system $172,500.00 $164,000.00 Modifications to HVAC/Mechanical Systems Willis Tower Building N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Coaxial Switch

Component Description:
Coaxial Switch plus freight
Amount:
$14,730.06
Transmitter retuning Information not provided.
Transmitter Site Survey

Component Description:
Partial invoice for interim transmitter pre-install survey
Amount:
$10,062.50

Component Description:
Final 50% for Site Survey
Amount:
$10,062.50

Component Description:
Tax applied to site survey
Amount:
$1,257.82
Combiner connection

Component Description:
Interconnect into RF plant including antenna. Final payment
Amount:
$347,896.80

Component Description:
Interconnect into RF plant including antenna. Milestone payment 2.
Amount:
$513,275.00

Component Description:
Interconnect into RF plant including antenna. Milestone payment 1.
Amount:
$256,637.50
Second Mask filer Information not provided.
RF Components Information not provided.
Main and backup STL

Component Description:
Coax, clamps, crimps, misc items for IP link
Amount:
$2,782.42

Component Description:
STL failover switch
Amount:
$3,896.74

Component Description:
IP link, coax, crimps, FCC license coordination
Amount:
$24,922.29

Component Description:
Partial payment for STL and GPS antenna install
Amount:
$4,425.00

Component Description:
Integrated Microwave Technologies cables and clamps for STL
Amount:
$3,005.01
Other Electrical Service: Install ConEd meter for electrical service an interim transmitter site

Component Description:
Electrical work to install ConEd meter at interim transmitter site
Amount:
$27,227.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Final 50% of interim transmitter plus shipping and tax
Amount:
$471,747.97

Component Description:
Partial payment for interim transmitter
Amount:
$410,098.15
Other -- Building Addition Size: 500.0

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building
Amount:
$4,354.40

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building
Amount:
$8,734.44

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building
Amount:
$9,647.50

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building
Amount:
$10,243.50

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building
Amount:
$9,801.66

Component Description:
Osborn Interim Transmission Facility Construction Drawings/Professional Services through 1/31/19
Amount:
$6,206.20

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building
Amount:
$1,275.00

Component Description:
Hancock Transmission Space Alteration progress payment
Amount:
$96,890.90

Component Description:
General construction services at Hancock site. Partial payment.
Amount:
$325,273.76

Component Description:
Pacific Construction Hancock Transmission Space
Amount:
$19,624.57

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Hancock Building. Please disregard amount shown in the invoice file name.
Amount:
$7,610.25

Component Description:
Partial payment general construction services at Hancock Bldg.
Amount:
$103,051.20

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering Interim Site Construction Professional Services through July 26, 2019
Amount:
$19,850.00

Component Description:
Partial payment for general construction services at Hancock site.
Amount:
$21,167.90
Offloading

Component Description:
Partial payment for off loading transmitter to 97th. floor Willis bldg.
Amount:
$13,000.00

Component Description:
Offloading transmitters at Willis. Not all components arrived on time, additional time was needed to offload. See invoice named '2019-08-27 Krueger Broadcast Services Inc - 830 - $13,000.00.pdf' for detail.
Amount:
$4,160.00

Component Description:
Partial payment for off loading transmitter to 97th. floor Willis bldg.
Amount:
$13,000.00
Monitoring Equipment

Component Description:
RF Signal Analyzer (monitoring equipment)
Amount:
$8,395.00

Component Description:
ASI/SDI monitoring equipment
Amount:
$3,123.00
Installation

Component Description:
Installation parts, shipping and tax
Amount:
$72,427.45

Component Description:
Installation parts and freight for transmitter
Amount:
$39,861.82

Component Description:
50% of transmitter install and proof
Amount:
$29,000.00

Component Description:
50 percent down payment for transmitter installation
Amount:
$29,000.00
Plumbing Demolition Information not provided.
Site Survey and Drawings

Component Description:
50% of site survey and drawing package
Amount:
$13,000.00

Component Description:
50 percent down payment for transmitter site survey and drawing package
Amount:
$13,000.00
ThermoFlo Leibert system Information not provided.
Water Glycol System Information not provided.
Additional Transmitter RF Components

Component Description:
Wireless link. System would not allow me to include / in invoice number
Amount:
N/A
Remove Existing Main Transmitter Information not provided.
Mask Filter

Component Description:
Mask filter, monitoring, shipping
Amount:
$166,519.27
Remote Control Wiring Information not provided.
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0

Component Description:
Willis Tower Primary Transmitter room construction
Amount:
$152,118.75

Component Description:
Professional Engineering Services Wills Tower through August 30, 2019 quote included.
Amount:
$14,095.21

Component Description:
Willis Tower Primary Transmitter room construction.
Amount:
$174,856.00

Component Description:
Progress payment on primary transmitter room.
Amount:
$59,502.00

Component Description:
Willis Tower Primary Transmitter room
Amount:
$284,861.00

Component Description:
Architectural Design Services for Willis Tower Building
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
Willis Tower Primary Transmitter Room.
Amount:
$78,812.25

Component Description:
Progress payment on primary transmitter room
Amount:
$22,531.00
Other Electrical Service: Transmitter Electrical Installation Costs Willis Tower Information not provided.
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW

Component Description:
Progress payment on main transmitter
Amount:
$32,317.60

Component Description:
Final progress payment plus shipping and tax
Amount:
$114,269.90

Component Description:
Down payment for main transmitter
Amount:
$619,750.50

Component Description:
30% down main transmitter
Amount:
$371,850.30

Component Description:
zeroed out
Amount:
N/A
Microwave STL

Component Description:
Microwave STL components. System would not allow me to put / in invoice number
Amount:
$11,468.00
50 Ton system Information not provided.

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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 $3,148,173.46 $3,558,405.13 N/A $437,511.82 N/A
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 N/A $5,901,228.85 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-14ETT/VP-R C210 $2,843,280.00 $2,873,875.00 $339,417.48
West Tower Stack Project $1,424,250.00 $1,424,250.00 Willis Tower Triple Destack and Double Stack per attached spreadsheet from Willis Tower and attached Willis Tower Engineering Statement. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 12 $67,934.28 N/A
Southwest Pole Decommissioning $1,110,500.00 $1,110,500.00 Willis Tower Spreadsheet. WFLD Allocated costs of project per Willis Tower Engineering Statement attached. See See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017Spreadsheet. page 13 N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,984.00 Within quote 190725_700427CMZ-1 WFLD FOX $9,885.60 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 Within quote 190725_700427CMZ-1 WFLD FOX $5,760.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $321,741.00 Custom Three Station Stack Antenna designed for Willis Tower Building West Pylon. This antenna will require special structural design. See quotes 190725_700427CMZ-1 WFLD FOX and 190725_900032CMZ WFLD FOX $255,837.60 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna PHP-24C $304,893.46 $684,530.13 $98,094.34
Aux Antenna Monthly Tower Rental Fees $213,963.46 $213,963.46 N/A $91,694.34 N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $464,166.67 Willis Tower Aux Combiner / East Tower per Willis Tower Spreadsheet. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 10. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 sweep test of interim antenna at Willis Tower $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
West Tower Stack Project

Component Description:
Professional services through 4/4/2020 for Willis Tower.
Amount:
$15,947.26

Component Description:
Osborn professional services 7/27/19 - 8/30/19 west stack
Amount:
$6,502.82

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering professional personnel 6/29/19-7/26/19
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
West Tower Stack work. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 12
Amount:
$9,171.44

Component Description:
West Tower Stack work. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 12
Amount:
$1,934.07

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering professional services 10/27/18-11/30/18. Attachment includes variance cover letter.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Osborn Professional Services 6/29/19-7/26/19
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
West Tower Stack work. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4 07112017 page 12
Amount:
$7,978.39

Component Description:
WFLD portion. West Stack Project consulting.
Amount:
$8,702.93

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering Professional Services 10/27/18-11/30/18
Amount:
$15,176.40

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering West Stack project work
Amount:
$2,100.00

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering West Stack work.
Amount:
$5,010.90

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering professional services 12/1/18-12/31/18
Amount:
$6,906.76

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering work on West Stack project.
Amount:
$8,967.65

Component Description:
Willis Tower Repack. See 190725_Willis Tower Repack Engineering Statement R4
Amount:
$9,171.44

Component Description:
Osborn Engineering professional services 6/29/19-7/26/19
Amount:
$4,242.57
Southwest Pole Decommissioning Information not provided.
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Partial payment for elbow complex
Amount:
$4,942.80

Component Description:
Partial payment for Elbows
Amount:
$4,942.80
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Partial payment for antenna sweep
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
2nd Partial payment for antenna sweep
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
2nd. Partial payment for antenna and parts. Includes change order which has been uploaded.
Amount:
$144,783.45

Component Description:
Partial payment for antenna and associated parts
Amount:
$111,054.15
Aux Antenna Monthly Tower Rental Fees

Component Description:
Jan 2021 Hancock tower rental fees
Amount:
$15,282.39

Component Description:
Hancock tower rental fees December 2020
Amount:
$15,282.39

Component Description:
Hancock tower monthly rental fee Feb 2021
Amount:
$15,282.39

Component Description:
Hancock tower monthly rental fee
Amount:
$15,282.39

Component Description:
March 2021 Hancock tower rental fees
Amount:
$15,282.39

Component Description:
November 2020 Hancock tower monthly rental fee
Amount:
$15,282.39
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Antenna/Transmission line sweet test of WFLD interim antenna system at Willis Tower
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized Information not provided.

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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 $397,401.82 $323,801.82 N/A $82,981.68 N/A
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 N/A $5,901,228.85 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $200,125.29 $113,125.29 $72,305.15
Transmission Line Inner-Conductors $67,448.75 $67,448.75 Main transmission line inner connectors needed to be replaced so that existing line could be reused. $61,628.61 N/A
Transmission Line Layout Installation Drawings $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Develop transmission line layout and installation drawings. See attached vendor quote. N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" $87,000.00 $0.00 Custom Transmission line fabrication required. Each section will need to be a custom made section length in order to fit within the existing hallways and vertical shafts within Willis Tower. Standard Line section costs is not applicable. N/A N/A
Transmission line runs, elbows $10,676.54 $10,676.54 See Rhode and Schwarz quote 358698.0 attached to invoice. Main and Aux costs included. $10,676.54 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $197,276.53 $210,676.53 $10,676.53
Transmission Line runs, elbows, connectors $10,676.53 $10,676.53 Transmission line runs, elbows, connectors $10,676.53 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $161,600.00 $175,000.00 Custom transmission line fabrication required. Each line section will need to be custom made based upon CAD drawings in order to fit within the existing hallway and vertical shafts within the Willis Tower Building. Standard line sections will not fit. N/A N/A
Transmission Line Layout $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Develop transmission line layout and installation drawings. See attached vendor quote. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmission Line Inner-Conductors

Component Description:
Inner conductors for main transmission line so existing line could be reused.
Amount:
$58,003.40

Component Description:
Tax on invoice 735008, inner conductors for main transmission line
Amount:
$3,625.21
Transmission Line Layout Installation Drawings Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" Information not provided.
Transmission line runs, elbows

Component Description:
Transmission line runs and parts. Costs split 50/50 between main and aux.
Amount:
$10,676.54
Transmission Line runs, elbows, connectors

Component Description:
Transmission line runs, elbows, connectors. 50/50 split between main and aux transmission line.
Amount:
$10,676.53
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" Information not provided.
Transmission Line Layout Information not provided.

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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 $1,954,300.00 $40,300.00 N/A $40,300.00 N/A
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 N/A $5,901,228.85 N/A
Primary Tower BTWR $1,493,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $0.00 See attached Willis Tower Spreadsheet and Engineering Statement. N/A N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $0.00 $0.00 See attached Willis Tower Engineering Statement and Spreadsheet. N/A N/A
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $0.00 See attached Willis Tower spreadsheet and engineering statement. N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra $20,000.00 $0.00 See attached Willis Tower Engineering Statement. N/A N/A
Interim Tower $461,300.00 $40,300.00 $40,300.00
New tower $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural modifications $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Structural modifications to structure. See attached quote 190823 Quote American Tower. $30,000.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping and structural study $10,300.00 $10,300.00 Interim structure mapping and structural analysis. See quote 190823 Quote American Tower. $10,300.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) Information not provided.
Tower Helicopter Lift Information not provided.
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra Information not provided.
New tower Information not provided.
Structural modifications

Component Description:
Interim tower structural work
Amount:
$30,000.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) Information not provided.
Tower mapping and structural study

Component Description:
Interim tower analysis and mapping
Amount:
$10,300.00

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $521,175.00 $544,130.00 N/A $205,484.39 N/A
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 N/A $5,901,228.85 N/A
Outside Professional Services $521,175.00 $544,130.00 $205,484.39
Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports $34,980.00 $34,980.00 Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports. See attached vendor quote. N/A N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 45 Days $95,400.00 $95,400.00 See attached vendor quote. On Site RF Engineering for complex project. Supervision of installation and commissioning of new systems. $30,500.00 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $7,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $35,000.00 Willis Tower Building Lease Modifications N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 Catalog N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $15,000.00 Coordination for Chicago Market and Willis Tower Building Testing and Transition End Dates N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $237,000.00 $225,000.00 Very large scope project management. $174,984.39 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports Information not provided.
Additional Field Engineering Service, 45 Days

Component Description:
Engineering field work to rechannel transmitter and complete proof of performance.
Amount:
$12,500.00

Component Description:
Engineering planning and support for coax install.
Amount:
$18,000.00

Component Description:
RF Consulting Services for WFLD.
Amount:
$15,333.75
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
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 Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
RF Consulting and Project Mgmt 1/1/19 -12/31/19
Amount:
$83,222.50

Component Description:
RF Consulting/Project Mgmt 1/5/17 - 12/31/17
Amount:
$3,583.75

Component Description:
Project Management 11/4/19 - 11/5/19
Amount:
$1,496.85

Component Description:
Project Management/Professional services through 11/29/19. Primary transmitter drawings, floor plans, contract admin.
Amount:
$6,994.36

Component Description:
Project Management 12/5/18 - 12/6/18
Amount:
$682.54

Component Description:
RF Consulting 1/1/19 - 12/31/19
Amount:
$1,077.08

Component Description:
Project Management 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Amount:
$45,883.75

Component Description:
RF Engineering 1/4/18 - 12/31/18
Amount:
$594.03

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$824.78

Component Description:
Project Management Jan 13-14, 2019 WFLD
Amount:
$824.78

Component Description:
Project Management Jan 5, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Amount:
$3,583.75

Component Description:
RF Consulting/Project Management. Revised invoice with consultant name added per request.
Amount:
$15,333.75

Component Description:
Project Management 1/4/18 - 12/31/18
Amount:
$594.03

Component Description:
Project Management, engineering and architectural support for interim facility through 11/30/18
Amount:
$15,291.00

Component Description:
Project Management 1/1/19 - 12/31/19
Amount:
$83,222.50

Component Description:
Project Management 1/1/19 - 12/31/19
Amount:
$1,077.08

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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 $917,991.88 $917,386.88 N/A $104,001.88 N/A
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 N/A $5,901,228.85 N/A
Other Expenses $917,991.88 $917,386.88 $104,001.88
Illinois and Chicago Sales Tax $512,500.00 $512,500.00 Estimated Chicago and Illinois Sales Tax on Equipment. The sales tax rate in the City of Chicago is 10.25%. Total Estimated Sales Tax on equipment at the 10.25% rate. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $71,801.88 $71,801.88 Transmitter Storage off site until needed on site. See quotes 190725_Quotation 170275.3.WFLD.Main.Consolidation for main and 190725_Quotation 170264.3.WFLD(FOX).Int.Consolidation for interim $71,801.88 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Delivery and Logistics for Equipment to Willis Tower Building. Elevator and Freight Dock Considerations. Special elevator lifts. See attached rate sheet from Willis Tower Building Management. $32,200.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $45,000.00 $45,000.00 Disposal of Glycol, Transformer Oil, Old Antenna, etc. from Willis Tower Building. N/A N/A
Local Zoning $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 Catalog N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $19,000.00 $19,000.00 Building Permits, Electrical, and Mechanicals. Willis Tower Building City of Chicago N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 Catalog N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Illinois and Chicago Sales Tax Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Main transmitter storage, delivery
Amount:
$48,412.00

Component Description:
3 months storage, delivery of WFLD interim transmitter
Amount:
$23,389.88
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Delivery of transmitter equipment to 100th floor, Willis Tower
Amount:
$25,000.00

Component Description:
Partial payment for antenna shipping
Amount:
$3,600.00

Component Description:
2nd partial payment for antenna shipping.
Amount:
$3,600.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $14,780,807.65 $12,074,536.44 $5,901,228.85

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.

Angelo Servedio

SVP Controller


04/29/2021

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.

Angelo Servedio

SVP Controller


04/29/2021

Attachments

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