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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:
35843
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KSTC-TV
Channel:
30 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028534
FRN:
0009769514
Date Submitted:
10/07/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

KSTC-TV, LLC

Doing Business As: KSTC-TV, LLC

Ryan Vandewiele

3415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, WEST

ST. PAUL, MN 55114

United States

+1 (651) 642-4334 KShuldes@hbi.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

Charles Naftalin

Legal Counsel to Licensee

Holland & Knight LLP

Charles Naftalin

800 17th Street, NW

Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20006

United States

+1 (202) 457-7040 charles.naftalin@hklaw.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 See Exhibit 1.

Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 23079
Call Sign KARE
Type Commercial
Licensee Name MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 11
Post-auction RF Channel 11
Neilsen DMA Minneapolis-St. Paul
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 28010
Call Sign KSTP-TV
Type Commercial
Licensee Name KSTP-TV, LLC
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License ST. PAUL, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 35
Post-auction RF Channel 35
Neilsen DMA Minneapolis-St. Paul
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 9641
Call Sign KMNB
Type Commercial
Licensee Name ENTERCOM LICENSE, LLC
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 275
Post-auction RF Channel
Neilsen DMA
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 9629
Call Sign WCCO-TV
Type Commercial
Licensee Name CBS BROADCASTING INC.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 32
Post-auction RF Channel 32
Neilsen DMA Minneapolis-St. Paul
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 60641
Call Sign KTMY
Type Commercial
Licensee Name KTMY-FM, LLC
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License COON RAPIDS, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 296
Post-auction RF Channel
Neilsen DMA
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 35642
Call Sign KSTP-FM
Type Commercial
Licensee Name KSTP-FM FCC LICENSE SUB, LLC
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License ST. PAUL, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 233
Post-auction RF Channel
Neilsen DMA
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 36395
Call Sign WUCW
Type Commercial
Licensee Name KLGT LICENSEE, LLC
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 22
Post-auction RF Channel 22
Neilsen DMA Minneapolis-St. Paul
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 42949
Call Sign KNOW-FM
Type Noncommercial Educational
Licensee Name MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 216
Post-auction RF Channel
Neilsen DMA
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 09629
Call Sign WCCO-TV
Type Commercial
Licensee Name CBS BROADCASTING INC.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Pre-auction RF Channel 32
Post-auction RF Channel 32
Neilsen DMA Minneapolis-St. Paul
Network Affiliation

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup transmitter
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 DHD-20P1
Year 2002
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 20 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-12R44
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 12 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See Exhibit 1.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

UHF inside RF system

See Exhibit 1.

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 HP140DAW
Year 2000
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 50 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 THU9evo-48
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 73.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See Exhibit 1, August 2017 Supplement, August 26, 2019 Letter and Master Electric Company, Inc. Quote.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description See attached invoice from Master Electrical Company, Inc.
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 100.0 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

Other Transmitter Expenses

Transmitter expenses for the spinner RF switch and cooling kit filter

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Add Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Currently able to assist with transition and then to transition to new channel. See Exhibit 1.
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? No
Is this 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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-36JSMR
Year 1999

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use To limit any disruption to broadcast services during transition. See Exhibit 1.
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? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-25EST/VP-R 04
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna See Exhibit 1.

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?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 8 3/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 5
Number of Panels 4
Design power capacity in use 67.0 %
Lower Limit 650.00 MHz
Upper Limit 662.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TAD-32UDC-5/80-MRST
Year 2010

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? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Elliptical
Type Other
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type Coaxial Slotted Array
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW26HS3-ETO-30H
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna The current primary and secondary antennas available to the Station cannot be re-tuned to the Station's repacked (new) channel.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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.

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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Add Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use To limit disruption to broadcast signal in case of loss of main antenna
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmission currently shared with any other 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 Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1320 feet per run

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use New transmission line necessary to continue to support backup operations. See Exhibit 1.
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1325 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See Exhibit 1.

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Other Transmission Line Expenses

Per discussions with the FCC reimbursement team, KSTC-TV created this new line item, and going forward it will assign relevant invoices under this category.

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 Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1475 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 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1475 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See Exhibit 1.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Other Transmission Line Expenses

Per discussions with the FCC reimbursement team, KSTC-TV created this new line item, and going forward it will assign relevant invoices under this category.

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

Auxiliary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Tower is used for established backup antenna
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1023882
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 45° 03' 44.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 093° 08' 22.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1436.01 feet
Support Structure Height 1304.12 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 997.04 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Telefarm, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/2000

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
28010 KSTP-TV DTV
23079 KARE DTV
42949 KNOW-FM FM
09629 WCCO-TV DTV
36395 WUCW DTV

Auxiliary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

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

Auxiliary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Auxiliary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Ice Bridge

Due to typical winter weather in Minnesota, an Ice Bridge was required that was not part of the original estimate but necessary to protect the transmission line from falling ice, given typical weather in Minnesota.

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?
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1023883
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 45° 03' 45.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 093° 08' 22.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1437.97 feet
Support Structure Height 1288.04 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1000.32 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Telefarm, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/2001

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
9629 WCCO-TV DTV
35642 KSTP-FM FM
60641 KTMY FM
9641 KMNB FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 864
Explanation Outside project management services are likely necessary to coordinate work, delivery, testing, and other issues with other users of antenna farm - please see Exhibit 1.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Comprehensive coverage verification, Auxiliary Antenna

Conduct field study coverage verification for backup antenna

RF exposure measurements, Auxiliary Antenna

Conduct RF exposure measurements for backup antenna operations

Outside Legal Advice and Analysis

Attorney fees and FCC transition requirement

Other Expenses

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

Sales Tax

Minnesota states sales tax and local sales tax

Transmitter Control

Remote control needed to comply with FCC requirements for main studio control.

Internal Staff Work

Director of Engineering, RF supervisor and transmitter engineer are expected to devote more than 900 hours on this channel transition. See Exhibit 1.

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 $2,759,253.50 $2,642,975.88 N/A $1,587,037.53 N/A
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 N/A $5,300,585.52 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9evo-48 $2,282,753.50 $2,253,080.31 $1,587,037.53
Other Transmitter Expenses $49,918.50 $49,918.50 See attached invoices and materials. $49,918.50 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 $4,529.00 $4,529.00 N/A $4,529.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: See attached invoice from Master Electrical Company, Inc. $229,306.00 $229,306.00 Please see attached invoice, which is consistent with current plan to construct by current deadline - See Master Electrical Company, Inc. (Primary) Transmitter Invoice. $235.50 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW $1,999,000.00 $1,969,326.81 N/A $1,532,354.53 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter UAXTE-12R44 $476,500.00 $389,895.57 $0.00
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 10 - 12 kW $336,500.00 $249,895.57 Potential costs include those noted on price quote, state sales tax, and other currently projected costs. See Exhibit 1. N/A N/A
UHF inside RF system $140,000.00 $140,000.00 See Exhibit 1. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Transmitter Expenses

Component Description:
Materials purchased to build a platform on the transmitter roof to place the station's transmitter cooling system.
Amount:
$4,029.05

Component Description:
Site Survey
Amount:
$16,250.00

Component Description:
Install spinner RF switch and cooling kit filter.
Amount:
$29,639.45
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0

Component Description:
Transmitter building addition/modification
Amount:
$4,529.00
Other Electrical Service: See attached invoice from Master Electrical Company, Inc.

Component Description:
Relocated a 1/2" raceway that was in the way for a wall demo of the new transmitter project.
Amount:
$235.50
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW

Component Description:
Work performed on primary transmitter.
Amount:
$826,712.87

Component Description:
Work performed on primary transmitter.
Amount:
$382,901.70

Component Description:
Performed various tasks in relation to the KSTC-TV transmitter installation.
Amount:
$4,764.20

Component Description:
Work performed on the station's primary transmitter.
Amount:
$55,641.00

Component Description:
Work performed on the station's primary transmitter.
Amount:
$41,253.00

Component Description:
Transmitter installation for KSTC.
Amount:
$405.86

Component Description:
Transmitter installation
Amount:
$72,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice moved to Other Transmitter Expenses
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Assessment and modification to the floor in the space that would house the new primary KSTC transmitter. A wall needed to be removed to place the transmitter.
Amount:
$15,125.00

Component Description:
Work performed regarding the installation of the station's new primary transmitter.
Amount:
$132,412.00

Component Description:
Removed old tower control wiring monitor, HVAC ducting and excess equipment in preparation for the station's new primary transmitter.
Amount:
$1,138.90

Component Description:
Invoice moved to line item "other transmission line expenses"
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Invoice moved to line item other transmitter expenses.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Relocated a 1/2" raceway that was in the way for a wall demo of the new transmitter project.
Amount:
$235.50
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 10 - 12 kW Information not provided.
UHF inside RF system Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,442,662.77 $1,099,347.52 N/A $1,049,699.75 N/A
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 N/A $5,300,585.52 N/A
Primary Antenna ATW26HS3-ETO-30H $1,243,147.77 $902,949.52 $861,376.75
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount One Station antenna elliptically or circularly polarized $458,417.77 $458,417.77 N/A $423,245.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, horizontally polarized $778,000.00 $438,131.75 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See Exhibit 1, as the bottom position in a top-mount, stacked antenna, which results in additional cost, and including sales tax. $438,131.75 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna TFU-25EST/VP-R 04 $199,515.00 $196,398.00 $188,323.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $21,750.00 See Exhibit 1 $18,675.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $15,250.00 $14,123.00 The elbow complex costs were slightly increased due to minor changes in the actual construction effort. $14,123.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 1000 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized $149,125.00 $149,125.00 N/A $149,125.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - High Power Top Mount One Station antenna elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount One Station Antenna
Amount:
$217,622.50

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Work performed on primary antenna and the mounting modifications for the primary antenna.
Amount:
$205,622.50
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to work performed on primary antenna.
Amount:
$220,509.25

Component Description:
Work performed on the primary antenna and the mounting modifications for the primary antenna.
Amount:
$217,622.50
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to custom mounting brackets (final 10% down payment).
Amount:
$1,867.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to custom mounting brackets (45% down payment).
Amount:
$8,403.75

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to custom mounting brackets (45% down payment).
Amount:
$8,403.75
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to antenna input elbow (10% down payment).
Amount:
$1,412.30

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to antenna input elbow (45% down payment).
Amount:
$6,355.35

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to antenna input elbow (45% down payment).
Amount:
$6,355.35
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to sweep test (10% down payment).
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to sweep test (45% down payment).
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
Invoice will be submitted under line item transmission line.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to sweep test (45% down payment).
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 1000 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to auxiliary antenna (final 10% down payment).
Amount:
$14,912.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to aux antenna (45% down payment).
Amount:
$67,106.25

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to aux antenna (45% down payment).
Amount:
$67,106.25

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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 $1,797,525.00 $1,263,647.77 N/A $1,156,508.84 N/A
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 N/A $5,300,585.52 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $1,264,350.00 $896,334.25 $826,717.33
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" $511,825.00 $511,825.00 This correction reflects the ultimate use of 19.5 foot segment length for the transmission line, for which the Commission's catalog (or default) value of $498,550 still far exceeds the estimated overall cost for the transmission line here. $442,431.00 N/A
Other Transmission Line Expenses $164,000.00 $164,000.00 See attached invoices and materials. $163,777.08 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband $588,525.00 $220,509.25 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $220,509.25 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $533,175.00 $367,313.52 $329,791.51
Other Transmission Line Expenses $4,500.00 $4,500.00 N/A $4,500.00 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband $528,675.00 $362,813.52 N/A $325,291.51 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16"

Component Description:
At the request of the FCC, this cost has been moved to the line item tower and rigging.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Work performed on the primary transmission line.
Amount:
$442,431.00
Other Transmission Line Expenses

Component Description:
Clip angles and hardware for primary transmission line
Amount:
$3,559.50

Component Description:
Clip angles and hardware for primary transmission line
Amount:
$3,559.50

Component Description:
Ice bridge needed to protect the newly installed 8" transmission line for KSTC as it runs along the outside of the building to the base of tower.
Amount:
$48,502.39

Component Description:
Installation of structural steel to support new grating
Amount:
$47,876.00

Component Description:
Work performed on primary transmission line
Amount:
$27,944.69

Component Description:
Labor to install structural steel to support new grating
Amount:
$22,723.00

Component Description:
Materials needed for primary transmission line.
Amount:
$9,612.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to work performed on primary transmission line.
Amount:
$220,509.25
Other Transmission Line Expenses

Component Description:
Line sweep
Amount:
$4,500.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to auxiliary transmission line (10% down payment).
Amount:
$27,894.15

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to aux transmission line (45% down payment).
Amount:
$125,523.68

Component Description:
Cut pieces required to match the transmission line to the antenna.
Amount:
$5,175.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relating to aux transmission line (45% down payment).
Amount:
$125,523.68

Component Description:
Elbows that allowed the station to route the transmission lines path on the tower.
Amount:
$36,000.00

Component Description:
Cut pieces required to match the transmission line to the antenna.
Amount:
$5,175.00

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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 $996,160.00 $1,070,424.50 N/A $767,626.68 N/A
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 N/A $5,300,585.52 N/A
Auxiliary Tower TOWER $404,560.00 $460,060.00 $307,060.00
Ice Bridge $23,460.00 $23,460.00 N/A $23,460.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $274,600.00 The original quote for rigging this tall, multi-use tower was $235,000 (attached) but that had to be increased by $39,600 due to unexpected weather delays, as set forth on the attached materials. $274,600.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $9,000.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $591,600.00 $610,364.50 $460,566.68
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A $202.18 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $13,750.00 During the construction it was determined that the tower required an additional study by Malouf which included an ERI tower extension and removal of top plate detailed analysis. $13,750.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $446,614.50 The FCC has requested Licensee move certain costs from a different line item to this line item, which results in a slight increase in the estimated cost. Also, a small additional invoice for removing existing lines required a further slight increase. $446,614.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Ice Bridge

Component Description:
Ice bridge was necessary to protect the transmission line from falling ice given typical weather in Minnesota. See attached cover letter.
Amount:
$23,460.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Removal/replacement of 8" rigid transmission line and swap auxiliary antennas on the 1,286' guyed tower.
Amount:
$117,500.00

Component Description:
Removal and replacement of the 8" rigid transmission line and auxiliary antennas on the 1,286' guyed tower. See attached cover letter.
Amount:
$157,100.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Malouf South Tower Study
Amount:
$9,000.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Items needed to place a working beacon on top of the new antenna.
Amount:
$202.18
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Tower drawings
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
Additional work performed on the primary tower.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
Malouf North Tower Study
Amount:
$9,000.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Work performed on primary tower.
Amount:
$88,203.70

Component Description:
Work performed on the primary tower.
Amount:
$352,814.80

Component Description:
Removal of rigid coax lines connected to the existing top mounted TV antenna feed complex.
Amount:
$5,596.00

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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 $412,881.00 $745,329.50 N/A $426,949.54 N/A
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 N/A $5,300,585.52 N/A
Outside Professional Services $412,881.00 $745,329.50 $426,949.54
Outside Legal Advice and Analysis $31,984.00 $31,984.00 See Exhibit 2 (May 2018) $29,135.00 See attached vendor quote and exhibit 2 for further explanation.
RF exposure measurements, Auxiliary Antenna $20,000.00 $20,000.00 See Exhibit 1. N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification, Auxiliary Antenna $80,000.00 $80,000.00 See Exhibit 1. N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 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 N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,635.50 The small additional cost was required due to the complicated nature of the build out of this facility, which is part of a multi-station facility and thus required additional review and confirmation of the this filing. $1,790.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $4,062.87 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $200.00 N/A $200.00 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 N/A $250.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $625.00 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $8,410.00 An additional expense beyond the predetermined estimate was necessary so that a consultant could fully review and analyze the complex, multi-tower, multi-station site as part of the engineering study. $8,410.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $349,000.00 This new estimate reflects a total of all quotes to date for this work during the repacking period. (Currently, one quote covered until Aug 2017 and was attached previously to this form.) The other quote is provided hereto. See also Exhibit 2 (May 2018) $341,505.12 New attachments include vendor quote as requested by the reviewer. See Exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Project management of the transition $136,512.00 $129,600.00 See Exhibit 1 $37,471.05 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Outside Legal Advice and Analysis

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$1,473.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$2,804.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$155.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$504.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$2,524.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$2,223.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$2,479.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$159.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$715.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$3,418.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$447.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$2,703.00

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$1,624.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$1,009.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$932.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$442.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$333.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$1,624.50

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$684.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$267.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement.
Amount:
$2,373.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and FCC transition requirement. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$238.50
RF exposure measurements, Auxiliary Antenna Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification, Auxiliary Antenna Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed 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

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to attorney fees and license to cover application.
Amount:
$1,790.50
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to the license to cover for digital auxiliary construction permit.
Amount:
$62.00

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of construction permit application.
Amount:
$489.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of construction permit application. New attachment includes cover letter as requested by reviewer. See Exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$3,573.37
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Application fee for STA application.
Amount:
$200.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Prepare technical section of license to cover application, specifically calculating TPO, new antenna height and other professional services.
Amount:
$250.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Preparation of technical portion of application for license to cover construction permit for repack facility on Channel 30.
Amount:
$625.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Technical part of application for construction permit for auxiliary facility repacked Channel 30 from former Chanel 45.
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice for work performed on preparation of exhibits and engineering section of auxiliary construction permit application.
Amount:
$750.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare Form 2100; exhibits; modification for increase in antenna height; new antenna.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Work performed on auxiliary antenna system design; earlier telcon.
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Engineering consultation services for repack channel assignment.
Amount:
$5,535.00

Component Description:
Prepared new application based on new antenna specification.
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Initial study of new antenna option for KSTC-TV; map; pop counts; memo.
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Engineering analysis of possible interim antenna option for repack from Channel 45 to Channel 30.
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Initial review and work on KSTC-TV repack planning.
Amount:
$250.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Invoice related to the review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$21,125.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$1,948.50

Component Description:
Invoice related to the review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$14,477.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$263.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$6,398.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$3,595.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes cover letter and vendor quote. See Exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$2,067.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$5,245.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$3,559.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$5,747.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$5,525.00

Component Description:
Invoice relating to review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$21,115.50

Component Description:
Preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$8,607.00

Component Description:
Preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$14,601.00

Component Description:
Preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$7,607.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to the preparation of the reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$6,293.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$6,626.00

Component Description:
Preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$9,221.00

Component Description:
Invoice relating to the preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$4,030.50

Component Description:
Invoice related to the review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$9,135.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$6,627.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$264.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$5,522.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$2,023.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$6,506.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$3,343.50

Component Description:
Invoice relating to review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$22,278.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$318.00

Component Description:
Attorney fees relevant to review/preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$8,526.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. New attachment includes a vendor quote as requested by the reviewer. See Exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$10,520.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$3,070.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$3,209.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$16,082.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$2,314.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$2,246.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$7,012.50

Component Description:
Attorney fees relevant to review/preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$27,834.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$1,818.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$3,312.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. New attachment includes a vendor quote as requested by the reviewer. See Exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$5,439.62

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to the preparation of reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$1,045.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$3,297.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$79.50

Component Description:
Invoice relating to the preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$6,466.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$171.00

Component Description:
Attorney fees relevant to review/preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$5,005.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$744.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$283.00

Component Description:
Invoice relating to review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$6,766.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement Form 399.
Amount:
$5,331.00

Component Description:
Invoice relating to review and preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$11,577.50

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form. Attachment includes a vendor quote. See exhibit 2 for further explanation.
Amount:
$318.00

Component Description:
Portion of invoice relevant to preparation of reimbursement form.
Amount:
$4,966.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Coordination between broadcasters and tower crew doing work as part of the FCC repack.
Amount:
$6,265.00

Component Description:
Work performed for KSTC-TV repack project.
Amount:
$1,755.75

Component Description:
Coordination between broadcasters and tower crew doing work as part of the FCC repack.
Amount:
$4,596.20

Component Description:
Onsite project review and consultation.
Amount:
$19,350.00

Component Description:
Coordination between broadcasters and tower crew doing work as part of the FCC repack.
Amount:
$5,504.10

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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 $397,351.29 $397,911.29 N/A $312,763.18 N/A
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 N/A $5,300,585.52 N/A
Other Expenses $397,351.29 $397,911.29 $312,763.18
Internal Staff Work $40,736.00 $40,736.00 See Exhibit 1 and August 2017 Supplement. $4,478.41 N/A
Transmitter Control $10,079.94 $10,079.94 See Exhibit 1 (and attached quote) $0.00 N/A
Sales Tax $231,676.95 $231,676.95 The sales tax paid increased beyond initial estimates because of additional costs subject to the state/local sales tax than initially budgeted, and because some equipment was subject to a higher tax rate based on where it was delivered (7.875% v. 7.375%). $230,107.79 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 See Exhibit 1. N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $4,100.00 $4,100.00 See Exhibit 1. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $5,211.40 $5,211.40 N/A $5,527.08 The station requested additional equipment storage due to changes of expected timing in the construction of the facility.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $20,500.00 $20,500.00 See Exhibit 1. $11,735.03 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $1,445.00 The estimated cost increased in order to file the license to cover application for the auxiliary antenna. $335.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $72,162.00 $72,162.00 Delivery of two transmitters, two antennae, and two transmission lines has not been included in above cost estimates. See Exhibit 1 and August 2017 Supplement (and other supporting exhibits from GatesAir and Dielectric referenced therein). $56,829.87 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Internal Staff Work

Component Description:
Cannot delete cost component section. Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Jeff Nelson's Reimbursement Expenses.
Amount:
$250.54

Component Description:
Thomas Rehkamp's Reimbursement Expenses
Amount:
$302.76

Component Description:
Ed Smith's Reimbursement Expenses
Amount:
$104.34

Component Description:
Partial invoice regarding repack project.
Amount:
$27.40

Component Description:
Including pay stubs from an entity that is commonly owned with the licensee of KSTC-TV, LLC.
Amount:
$2,109.39

Component Description:
Including pay stubs from an entity that is commonly owned with the licensee of KSTC-TV, LLC.
Amount:
$1,683.98
Transmitter Control

Component Description:
Computer required to configure and operate Burke Remote monitoring system for the KSTC new primary transmitter.
Amount:
$1,261.02

Component Description:
Remote control monitoring system for the KSTC primary transmitter.
Amount:
$8,818.92
Sales Tax

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the tower.
Amount:
$64,128.35

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to elbows for the auxiliary transmission line.
Amount:
$2,655.00

Component Description:
Sales tax regarding the cut pieces.
Amount:
$381.66

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the shipping of PAF 53' and PAF van deliveries. See Order Confirmation, Line 36-37.
Amount:
$1,301.69

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to work performed on auxiliary antenna.
Amount:
$12,375.25

Component Description:
Sales tax relating spinner RF switch and cooling kit filter for the primary transmitter.
Amount:
$2,185.91

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to primary antenna
Amount:
$31,925.07

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the shipping of materials for the transmission line. See Order Confirmation, Line 8, 29 and 30.
Amount:
$349.46

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the shipping of T/L 8-75 EIA LENGTH 5' TO 10' FIXED FLG 1 END/ SWIVEL FLG 1 END. 1 @ 94" Long See Order Confirmation, Line 27-28.
Amount:
$77.91

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the transmission line and other related matters.
Amount:
$21,613.51

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the shipping of elbows for the transmission line. See Order Confirmation, Line 25-26.
Amount:
$121.23

Component Description:
Sales tax for the primary transmitter
Amount:
$89,070.22

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to the shipping of materials for the transmission line. See Order Confirmation, Line 33.
Amount:
$309.13

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to primary transmission line
Amount:
$683.18

Component Description:
Sales tax regarding the cut pieces.
Amount:
$381.66

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to primary transmission line
Amount:
$2,334.37

Component Description:
Sales tax relating to primary transmission line
Amount:
$762.79
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 7/12/19 - 8/8/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for the rental period of 1/25/19-2/21/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for the rental period of 1/25/19 - 2/21/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Storage for the KSTC primary transmission line. The transmission line was stored longer than expected due to the delays by the tower crew.
Amount:
$979.80

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 6/14/19 - 7/11/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for the rental period of 3/22/19 - 4/18/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for the rental period of 3/22/19 - 4/18/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 4/19/19 - 5/16/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 5/17/19 - 6/13/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment Storage
Amount:
$584.92

Component Description:
Equipment Storage
Amount:
$584.92

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 12/28/19 - 1/24/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for the rental period of 2/22/19 - 3/21/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 12/28/18 - 1/24/2019
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 4/19/19 - 5/16/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for the rental period of 2/22/19 - 3/21/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage for rental period of 5/17/19 - 6/13/19
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Equipment storage
Amount:
$157.84

Component Description:
Vendor provided warehousing for the KSTC primary transmission line.
Amount:
$852.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Haul 30 Yard
Amount:
$1,735.20

Component Description:
Haul 30 Yard
Amount:
$427.39

Component Description:
Disposal costs
Amount:
$433.80

Component Description:
Haul 20 yard
Amount:
$1,587.89

Component Description:
Haul 30 Yard
Amount:
$412.20

Component Description:
Work was needed to remove and relocate air venting for proper operation of KSTC primary transmitter.
Amount:
$1,471.00

Component Description:
Work was needed to remove air venting for proper installation of RF plumbing for KSTC primary transmitter.
Amount:
$1,123.00

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Recycle electronic parts and remove scrap materials.
Amount:
$1,300.00

Component Description:
Removal of existing air handling unit and associated duct work in mechanical room, ceiling plenum boxes, fans mounted in ceiling plenum boxes and related accessories.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Haul 20 yard
Amount:
$310.75

Component Description:
Disposal costs
Amount:
$433.80
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
License to cover application fee.
Amount:
$335.00

Component Description:
Application fee regarding license to cover for digital auxiliary construction permit application.
Amount:
$325.00

Component Description:
Please disregard.
Amount:
N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
KSTC medical notification mailing
Amount:
$3,750.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Freight cost relating to primary transmission line
Amount:
$2,144.45

Component Description:
Set 4 AHU's on rooftop, laid over unit and set on pad.
Amount:
$759.00

Component Description:
Deliver transmission line to site.
Amount:
$3,136.22

Component Description:
Freight cost relating to the station's primary transmitter
Amount:
$3,707.74

Component Description:
Load and deliver pieces to site.
Amount:
$2,409.37

Component Description:
Freight cost for primary antenna
Amount:
$9,637.30

Component Description:
Shipping relating to T/L 8-75 EIA LENGTH UP TO 5' FIXED FLG 1 END/ SWIVEL FLG 1 END 2 @ 60.75" LONG. See Order Confirmation, Line 31-32.
Amount:
$4,191.55

Component Description:
Shipping of PAF 53' Flatbed and PAF van deliveries.
Amount:
$17,650.00

Component Description:
Freight and shipping regarding cut pieces.
Amount:
$3,280.68

Component Description:
Equipment Handling
Amount:
$382.50

Component Description:
Shipping cost for Dielectric, 8-75 to Type-N test transition tuned to channel 30 to determine antenna viability for use on channel 30 as part of the repack.
Amount:
$234.02

Component Description:
Invoice has been resubmitted under line item regarding "disposal cost"
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Load equipment and travel to site.
Amount:
$917.50

Component Description:
Bobcat usage (w/forks)
Amount:
$2,115.00

Component Description:
Bobcat and forklift usage
Amount:
$3,315.00

Component Description:
Deliver pieces to jobsite operator.
Amount:
$552.00

Component Description:
Freight cost relating to primary transmission line
Amount:
$730.88

Component Description:
Vendor provided manpower and equipment to unload the station's primary transmission line.
Amount:
$1,900.68

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $8,008,468.56 $7,419,126.46 $5,300,585.52

Reimbursement Status

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

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.

Ryan Vandewiele

Vice President


10/07/2021

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.

Ryan Vandewiele

Vice President


10/07/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements

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

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ryan Vandewiele

Vice President


10/07/2021

Attachments

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