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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:
51349
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WBEC-TV
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028912
FRN:
0005852249
Date Submitted:
09/13/2017

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Doing Business As: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Chuck Griffin

C/O BECON

6600 SW NOVA DRIVE

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317

United States

+1 (754) 321-1000 chuck.griffin@browardschools.com Government Entity

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

Evan D Carb

Attorney

Law Offices of Evan D Carb, PLLC

Evan Carb

1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

Suite 600

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 293-2555 Carblaw@verizon.net

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. No
Briefly describe transition plan The transition plan is to replace the existing channel 40 system with a new channel 25 antenna system, transmission line, and transmitters. All of the equipment will be owned and operated by SBBC.

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 Previous Analog Converted to Digital Backup
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 Quantum QDCN2
Year 2006
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 60 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 TBD
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 20 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Our existing auxiliary transmitter is no longer supported, and cannot be retuned. A new auxiliary transmitter is required for transition. The auxiliary transmitter will be used in the interim on channel 40, then retuned to channel 25 when complete.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
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

Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne backup transmitter

Decommission and dispose of existing Acrodyne Quantum backup transmitter

Auxiliary transmitter retuning and commissioning

Retune and commission auxiliary transmitter. Transmitter will be used as auxiliary on channel 40 during transition, then retuned to new channel 25 when complete to become a backup to the main.

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 Quantum QDCN2
Year 2006
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 60 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model TBD
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 35 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Our current Acrodyne transmitter has been discontinued, the company is out of business, and the model is no longer supported. We are unable to retune our existing transmitter. We are therefore required to purchase a new transmitter.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Bid specifications and preparation

State Law and School Board Policy require such expenditures to be handled through a competitive bid process.

Primary transmitter decommissioning and disposal

Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne Quantum primary transmitter.

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 24
Design power capacity in use 50.0 %
Lower Limit 626.00 MHz
Upper Limit 770.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ETU-P2H12-(40-63)
Year 2006

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
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: 734.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TBD
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing broadband panel was designed for analog channel 63 and digital channel 40. According to manufacturer, a new antenna is required for channel 25 operation.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Bid specification and preparation

State Law and School Board policy require such expenditures be handled through a competitive bid process.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and 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/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 200.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TBD
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna WBEC will move to an interim antenna on its existing channel 40 while transitioning to its new channel 25.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? S
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim 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)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1150 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1150 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing line designed for analog channel 63 and digital channel 40 operation. Per manufacturer, a new line is required for channel 25 operation.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 4 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1150 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line New interim transmission line required for side mounted interim antenna operation.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Candelabra
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1224225
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 25° 59' 10.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 11' 36.3" W-
Overall Structure Height 1019.02 feet
Support Structure Height 942.90 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 11.15 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 10/12/2001

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
29567 WSFS FM
4366 WIMP-CD DTV
48608 WPXM-TV DTV
51349 WBEC-TV DTV
67193 WMIB FM
60536 WAMI-DT DTV
63154 WTVJ DTV
51979 WZTU FM
51978 WMIA-FM FM
64971 WSCV DTV
41381 WHYI-FM FM
11965 WBGG-FM FM
29547 WSBS-CD DTV

Other Types of Users

Users
WTXI-LD
W17DG-D
W24DE-D
W288DD
WFUN-LD

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

American Tower Modification Costs

American Tower Modification costs including reinforcement

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 242
Explanation Outside project management services are required for bid preparation, vendor coordination, equipment removal and installations, planning, modifications, and proof of performance. These service are not available in house.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 42
Justification Retuning demodulators / decoders at schools in Broward County currently receiving WBEC off air and distributing to classrooms.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

1876 related financial assistance

Counsel asked to help compile needed information and set up representatives and account types, prepare brief for CFO Interface with FCC on questions of accounts & procedures and completing form 1876. Estimate 13 @ $300

Monitor and Advise School Board on Repack

Advise School Board As Repack Team member, track all repack releases, prepare memos & brief staff, GC and Board on content, impact, implications, requirements, forms & timing. Raise concerns questions with FCC. Estimate 25 @ $300

Site Survey

Transmitter Manufacturer Site Survey to develop a transition plan, scope of work, equipment and electrical requirements and modifications.

School Board Supplemental Matters Affecting Repack

Monitor, Analyze, and brief School Board on policies re bid procurement. Review, approval & signatory for TV matters. Ensure compliance during equipment research. Coordination of repack. Reconfigure FRN to maintain multi department access. 25 @$300

Other Expenses

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

Bid Specification and Preparation

State Law and School Board Policy require expenditures such as electrical and tower work handled through a competitive bid process.

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 $2,338,200.00 $2,226,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter TBD $1,554,100.00 $1,478,500.00 $0.00
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary transmitter decommissioning and disposal $22,500.00 $22,500.00 Acrodyne Quantum Transmitter decommissioning and disposal N/A N/A
Bid specifications and preparation $6,000.00 $6,000.00 State Law and School Board Policy requires this expenditure be handled through a competitive bid process. N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,400,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter TBD $784,100.00 $747,500.00 $0.00
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary transmitter retuning and commissioning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Retune and commission interim transmitter to become backup transmitter. N/A N/A
Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne backup transmitter $22,500.00 $22,500.00 Decommissioning and disposal of Acrodyne Quantum backup transmitter. N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $650,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $508,970.00 $484,200.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Interim Antenna TBD $236,940.00 $225,100.00 $0.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized $189,500.00 $180,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
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 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Antenna TBD $272,030.00 $259,100.00 $0.00
Bid specification and preparation $6,000.00 $6,000.00 State Law and School Board Policy requires this expenditure be handled through a competitive bid process. N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $235,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $317,400.00 $301,300.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $85,100.00 $80,500.00 $0.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" $85,100.00 $80,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $232,300.00 $220,800.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $232,300.00 $220,800.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $485,313.33 $464,313.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $485,313.33 $464,313.33 $0.00
American Tower Modification Costs $64,313.33 $64,313.33 American Tower Cost Estimates attached N/A N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $263,536.00 $253,450.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $263,536.00 $253,450.00 $0.00
School Board Supplemental Matters Affecting Repack $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Advise School Board As Repack Team member, track all repack releases, prepare memos & brief staff, GC and Board on content, impact, implications, requirements, forms & timing. Raise concerns questions with FCC. Estimate 25 @ $300 N/A N/A
1876 related financial assistance $3,900.00 $3,900.00 Compile needed information, identify representatives, prepare brief for CFO Interface with FCC on questions of accounts & procedures for public entity with one large main account. Complete form 1876. 13 @ $300 N/A N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 42 Days $42,000.00 $42,000.00 Engineering cost to retune demodulators / decoders at 231 schools in Broward County currently receiving WBEC off air and distributing to classrooms. 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 - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Site Survey $18,500.00 $18,500.00 Site Survey including architectural drawings, electrical design, and documentation of all existing and new equipment changes necessary for transition. N/A N/A
Monitor and Advise School Board on Repack $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Monitor, Analyze, and brief School Board on policies re bid procurement. Review, approval & signatory for TV matters. Ensure compliance during equipment research. Coordination of repack. Reconfigure FRN to maintain multi department access. 25 @$300 N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $38,236.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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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 $96,590.00 $94,400.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Expenses $96,590.00 $94,400.00 $0.00
Bid Specification and Preparation $6,000.00 $6,000.00 State Law and School Board Policy require expenditures such as electrical and tower work to be handled through a competitive bid process. N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Develop public service announcement on behalf of school district to notify public of upcoming channel change N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Cost for delivery, temporary staging, and storage of equipment during installation. N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $22,500.00 $22,500.00 Cost for removal and disposal of all necessary equipment and waste. N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Bidding and permitting required for electrical work at transmit site. Requires architectural drawings, and licensed certifications. N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $0.00 Non-Commercial Station N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $0.00 Non-Commercial Station N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $0.00 Non-Commercial Station N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,400.00 $2,400.00 legal costs for project. 8@ $300 N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,010,009.33 $3,823,663.33 $0.00

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert W Runcie

Superintendant of Schools


09/13/2017

Attachments

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