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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:
47695
Service:
LPD
Call Sign:
WQMC-LD
Channel:
15 (UHF)
File Number:
0000090132
FRN:
0006162218
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
05/15/2023

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING, LTD

Doing Business As: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING, LTD

Karen Wishart

1010 WAYNE AVENUE, 14TH FLOOR

SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

United States

+1 (301) 429-4634 SHARRIS@URBAN1.COM Limited Liability Company

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

John Takach

Chief Engineer

Urban One, Inc.

John Takach

21 East St Joseph Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

United States

+1 (317) 384-7349 jtakach@radio-one.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 Build out the facility at new tower location. Cut over to new channel when authorized. See attached "WQMC_New Broadcast Location Justification.pdf" for details.

Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 74137
Call Sign WTTE
Type Commercial
Licensee Name Columbus (WTTE-TV) Licensee, Inc.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License COLUMBUS, OH
Pre-auction RF Channel 27
Post-auction RF Channel 27
Neilsen DMA Columbus OH
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 54414
Call Sign WDEM-CD
Type
Licensee Name HC2 STATION GROUP, INC.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License COLUMBUS, OH
Pre-auction RF Channel 24
Post-auction RF Channel 24
Neilsen DMA Columbus OH
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 21158
Call Sign WWHO
Type Commercial
Licensee Name Manhan Media, Inc.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License CHILLICOTHE, OH
Pre-auction RF Channel 23
Post-auction RF Channel 23
Neilsen DMA Columbus OH
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 56549
Call Sign WSYX
Type Commercial
Licensee Name WSYX LICENSEE, INC.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License COLUMBUS, OH
Pre-auction RF Channel 28
Post-auction RF Channel 28
Neilsen DMA Columbus OH
Network Affiliation

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 DT834A
Year 2010
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 800 W

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 UAXTE-3
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1800 W
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter is re-tuned analog transmitter. It is not able to achieve needed power to reach required ERP. See attached "Axcera Details.pdf" regarding age and capacity.

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? Yes
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 75.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Site approved electrician to install circuits, conduit, and wiring.
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

Information not provided.

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 ALP24L3-HSOC
Year 2001

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? No
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 AL8O-15-E
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Current antenna is out of band for the new channel assignment.

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? No

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

INSTALLATION AND RIGGING

Installation of antenna and feed line on the tower by site approved local tower climber and support staff.

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 610 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 Air
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 600 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line There is no existing line to reuse on the tower.
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? No

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 Yes
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 Yes
Type Unlicensed

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmitter Remote Control

New transmitter remote control needed for new tower site so can maintain control of old and new site.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $98,337.50 $126,463.94 N/A $43,717.14 N/A
Total for all systems $223,133.55 $244,343.42 N/A $80,965.51 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-3 $98,337.50 $126,463.94 $43,717.14
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $112,126.44 See attached quote. $43,717.14 change
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $1,950.00 $1,950.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Site approved electrician to install circuits, conduit, and wiring. $2,387.50 $2,387.50 1/2 of attached proposal. Quote is for work for two transmitters. One is complete, this is the other one. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Shipping freight cost for transmitter delivery to tower site.
Amount:
$3,501.67

Component Description:
2nd payment for transmitter.
Amount:
$33,704.65

Component Description:
1st payment for transmitter.
Amount:
$34,704.65

Component Description:
Payment 1 for transmitter.
Amount:
$33,704.65

Component Description:
Payment 2 for Transmitter.
Amount:
$33,704.65

Component Description:
Final payment for transmitter.
Amount:
$25,925.49

Component Description:
Manufacturer installation service and transmitter startup.
Amount:
$14,289.98
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Site approved electrician to install circuits, conduit, and wiring. 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 $22,114.94 $15,925.29 N/A $15,925.29 N/A
Total for all systems $223,133.55 $244,343.42 N/A $80,965.51 N/A
Primary Antenna AL8O-15-E $22,114.94 $15,925.29 $15,925.29
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical $4,080.00 $4,080.00 N/A $4,080.00 N/A
INSTALLATION AND RIGGING $11,134.94 $11,134.94 Estimated cost for tower crew to rig antenna and feed line from tower and rig feed line to transmission point in building. $11,134.94 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, 1 5/8” input (if needed) $6,900.00 $710.35 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $710.35 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical

Component Description:
Cost for reimbursable amount for transmitter.
Amount:
$4,080.00
INSTALLATION AND RIGGING

Component Description:
Vendor cost minus mileage.
Amount:
$780.13

Component Description:
Vendor cost minus mileage.
Amount:
$1,217.18

Component Description:
Vendor cost minus mileage.
Amount:
$6,723.27

Component Description:
Vendor cost minus mileage.
Amount:
$1,469.21

Component Description:
Vendor cost minus mileage.
Amount:
$945.15

Component Description:
Tower work to aim antenna and install new transmission line.
Amount:
$6,783.55

Component Description:
Tower work to aim new STL path for repack.
Amount:
$1,005.43

Component Description:
Tower work for STL mounts to fit new tower leg.
Amount:
$840.41

Component Description:
Tower work to rig tower and install clamps for new transmission line.
Amount:
$1,529.49

Component Description:
Tower work for STL modification as part of repack process.
Amount:
$1,321.30
Elbow complex, single channel, 1 5/8” input (if needed)

Component Description:
Reducers for antenna input.
Amount:
$710.35

Component Description:
Reducers for antenna input.
Amount:
$710.35

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 $19,800.00 $16,336.68 N/A $16,336.68 N/A
Total for all systems $223,133.55 $244,343.42 N/A $80,965.51 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $19,800.00 $16,336.68 $16,336.68
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $19,800.00 $16,336.68 N/A $16,336.68 w

Components

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

Component Description:
Transmission line and connectors for new tower.
Amount:
$16,336.68

Component Description:
Invoice for the transmission line and associated mounting hardware.
Amount:
$16,336.68

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

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 $63,867.50 $63,867.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $223,133.55 $244,343.42 N/A $80,965.51 N/A
Outside Professional Services $63,867.50 $63,867.50 $0.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $1,577.50 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $3,025.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,052.50 $1,052.50 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $2,102.50 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $1,800.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $52,600.00 $52,600.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $1,710.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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 $19,013.61 $21,750.01 N/A $4,986.40 N/A
Total for all systems $223,133.55 $244,343.42 N/A $80,965.51 N/A
Other Expenses $19,013.61 $21,750.01 $4,986.40
Transmitter Remote Control $7,818.61 $7,818.61 New remote control for new transmitter site. Needed so that we could control old transmitter site and new transmitter site before switching to new site and channel. $0.00 N/A
New Point to Point Microwave System: Unlicensed $2,250.00 $4,986.40 This was the price for the system that would provide enough bandwidth for our video stream to the transmitter site based on distance and throughput. $4,986.40 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $7,500.00 $7,500.00 5000.00 for crew to remove and 2500.00 to dispose of antenna and feed line from previous tower location. N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,110.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Remote Control

Component Description:
Transmitter remote control for new tower site.
Amount:
$7,818.61

Component Description:
Remote control for new tower site to maintain full control of new transmitter per FCC guidelines. Please reference quote named Bohn Broadcast Quotein attachments.
Amount:
$7,818.61
New Point to Point Microwave System: Unlicensed

Component Description:
New STL to new transmitter site to remain on the air during the transition to the new tower. We used our EIN as the vendors was not readily available. See attachment Columbus W9.
Amount:
$4,986.40

Component Description:
Unlicensed 5 GHz microwave radio system and components to install system. We used our EIN as the vendors was not readily available. See attachment Columbus W9.
Amount:
$4,986.40
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $223,133.55 $244,343.42 $80,965.51

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John Takach

Chief Engineer


05/15/2023

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.

John Takach

Chief Engineer


05/15/2023

Attachments

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