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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:
168664
Service:
LPT
Call Sign:
WFBN-LD
Channel:
23 (UHF)
File Number:
0000088960
FRN:
0002855179
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
03/17/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO.

Doing Business As: WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO.

Norman H. Shapiro

26 NORTH HALSTED STREET

CHICAGO, IL 60661

United States

+1 (312) 705-2675 NShaprio@wciu.com Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan WFBN is being displaced and must move to ch 23. However, the tower that WFBN has utilized since 1989 is overloaded and cannot support any new loads. Since the existing ch 35 antenna will not work on ch 23, WFBN must move to a different tower location.

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)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model Unknown
Year 2010
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1.2 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 TMU9-4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.4 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The current WFBN transmitter is not capable of moving to channel 23 and is no longer supported. A new transmitter is required.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? No
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 20.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Proof

This is the cost for the proof of the WFBN Rohde & Schwarz transmitter.

Shipping

This is the cost to ship the WFBN Rohde & Schwarz transmitter from Germany to WFBN

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-4M
Year 2010

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATC-BCE58CF-V2-23
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna The current Dielectric antenna is for channel 35 only. A new antenna is required for channel 23.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Flexible Foam
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 150 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Foam
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 750 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line WFBN must move to a different tower due to loading issues on the current tower. As a result, new transmission line is required.
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? No

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) No
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 16' 02.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 089° 04' 12.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 184.00 feet
Support Structure Height 60.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 794.00 feet
Structure Type BTWR - Building with Tower
Tower Owner Swedish American Medical Group
Date Constructed 01/01/1967


Other Types of Users

Users
Cellular
2-way Radio
Wireless ISP

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Strutural Study

WFBN is moving to a new tower that is owned by Gray Television. WFBN is sharing the cost of the structrual study with co-located station WIFR. Each station is sharing 50% of the cost.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
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? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 $125,970.00 $88,778.31 N/A $88,778.31 N/A
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 N/A $149,591.75 N/A
Primary Transmitter TMU9-4 $125,970.00 $88,778.31 $88,778.31
Shipping $1,500.00 $1,500.00 This is the cost to ship the WFBN Rohde & Schwarz transmitter from Germany to the WFBN site. $1,500.00 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $520.00 $0.00 The conduit is included in the electrical proposal that is covered under the Service Entrance line item N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $0.00 The transformer is included in the electrical proposal that is covered under the Service Entrance line item N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,645.00 See attachment MSG4637222_2020, 0409 Mechanical Inc Proposal $13,645.00 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $73,633.31 N/A $73,633.31 N/A
Proof $0.00 $0.00 Weigel was able to proof this transmitter with qualified staff engineers in-house. $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Shipping

Component Description:
WFB Primary Transmitter Shipping Invoice
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
WFBN Primary transmitter shipping
Amount:
$1,500.00
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt

Component Description:
Final invoice for electrical work related to the WFBN transmitter installation
Amount:
$13,645.00

Component Description:
This is the proposal that outlines the work performed for the WFBN transmitter installation
Amount:
N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Downpayment for the new WFBN transmitter
Amount:
$17,854.92

Component Description:
$73,633.31 is the equivalent amount allocated for WFBN. However, $17,854.92 has already been forwarded to the treasury as a downpayment, leaving a balance of $55,778.39.
Amount:
$55,778.39
Proof 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 $13,350.00 $8,870.00 N/A $8,870.00 N/A
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 N/A $149,591.75 N/A
Primary Antenna ATC-BCE58CF-V2-23 $13,350.00 $8,870.00 $8,870.00
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $1,250.00 N/A $1,250.00 N/A
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical $7,620.00 $7,620.00 The current Dielectric TLP-4M is cut for channel 35 only. The new Alive antenna is designed for the new displaced channel 23. See attachment MSG4614390_2020, 0406 AliveTelecom Proposal. $7,620.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna

Component Description:
Final payment for the sweep of the WFBN antenna
Amount:
$1,250.00
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical

Component Description:
WFBN Primary antenna final payment
Amount:
$4,120.00

Component Description:
Final payment for the WFBN antenna. $2500 has been deducted from this invoice as allocated for V-Pol, which is not eligible. $620 for shipping.
Amount:
$2,870.00

Component Description:
Initial deposit for the WFBN antenna
Amount:
$4,750.00

Component Description:
WFBN Primary antenna downpayment
Amount:
$3,500.00

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $18,000.00 $10,847.44 N/A $10,847.44 N/A
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 N/A $149,591.75 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $18,000.00 $10,847.44 $10,847.44
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $18,000.00 $10,847.44 N/A $10,847.44 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8"

Component Description:
Downpayment for the WFBN transmission line and mounting hardware.
Amount:
$5,156.22

Component Description:
Downpayment for the WFBN transmission line and mounting hardware.
Amount:
$5,691.22

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $60,440.00 $37,846.00 N/A $37,846.00 N/A
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 N/A $149,591.75 N/A
Primary Tower BTWR $60,440.00 $37,846.00 $37,846.00
Strutural Study $4,250.00 $4,250.00 See attachment "MSG4641948_2020, 0410 Gray Media Group Proposal" $4,250.00 N/A
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') $56,190.00 $33,596.00 N/A $33,596.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Strutural Study

Component Description:
WFBN Primary Tower Structural Downpayment Invoice
Amount:
$2,125.00

Component Description:
Final invoice for the WFBN structrual analysis. See attachment "MSG4641948_2020, 0410 Gray Media Group Invoice"
Amount:
$4,250.00

Component Description:
WFBN Primary tower structural final payment
Amount:
$2,125.00

Component Description:
WFBN Primary tower structural downpayment
Amount:
$2,125.00
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Final payment for the tower work associated with the WFBN new antenna and transmission line installation.
Amount:
$3,359.60

Component Description:
40% progress payment for the tower work associated with the WFBN new antenna and transmission line installation.
Amount:
$13,438.40

Component Description:
50% down payment for the tower work associated with the WFBN new antenna and transmission line installation.
Amount:
$16,798.00

Cost Information

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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 $11,267.50 $3,250.00 N/A $3,250.00 N/A
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 N/A $149,591.75 N/A
Outside Professional Services $11,267.50 $3,250.00 $3,250.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $2,375.00 WFBN initially applied for channel 28 but was displaced to channel 23. Due to the very congested channel spacing, additional engineering optimization was required $2,375.00 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $0.00 This was handled in-house N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,052.50 $125.00 N/A $125.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $750.00 N/A $750.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for displacement application

Component Description:
WFBN Engineering fees, displacement 4
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
WFBN Engineering fees, displacement 2
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
WFBN Engineering fees, displacement 3
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
WFBN Engineering fees, displacement 1
Amount:
$375.00
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WFBN Engineering fees, license to cover
Amount:
$125.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WFBN Engineering fees, construction permit
Amount:
$750.00

Cost Information

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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 $1,445.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 N/A $149,591.75 N/A
Other Expenses $1,445.00 $0.00 $0.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $0.00 $0.00 Equipment was moved at no cost by a scrapper N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $230,472.50 $149,591.75 $149,591.75

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.

Kyle Walker

VP, Technology


03/17/2022

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.

Kyle Walker

VP, Technology


03/17/2022

Attachments

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