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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:
2130
Service:
DCA
Call Sign:
WZRA-CD
Channel:
15 (UHF)
File Number:
0000024821
FRN:
0000017574
Date Submitted:
04/02/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

AMKA BROADCAST NETWORK, INC.

Doing Business As: AMKA BROADCAST NETWORK, INC.

SOTIRIOS AGELATOS

3338 WIND CHIME DR. W.

CLEARWATER, FL 33761

United States

+1 (727) 771-9569 WZRA48@YAHOO.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

Gregory Best

Consulting Engineer

Greg Best Consulting, Inc.

16100 Outlook Avenue

Stilwell, KS 66085

United States

+1 (816) 792-2913 gbconsulting54@gmail.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. No
Briefly describe transition plan The station will go off the air, install new antenna, transmission line, and transmitter and return to operation when all necessary modifications have been made.

Transmitters

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

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model SDT202UB
Year 2013
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1.0 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 UAXTE-2R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.0 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Screen Service is no longer supported and will not operate on the new channel.

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 Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 50.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
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

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)
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? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Class A
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: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWLP16BF
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? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Class A
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: 1.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWEDL8BFS/15-EP
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Existing channel 48 antenna will not work on the new repacked channel. new antenna incorporates Vpol radiation. Applicant recognizes it is responsible for Vpol cost as addressed in the cover letter.

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? 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

Antenna Installation cost

Antenna install

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
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 Yes
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? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 28° 15' 33.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 082° 43' 45.4" W-
Overall Structure Height 308.07 feet
Support Structure Height 299.87 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 3.94 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Sotirios Agelatos
Date Constructed 06/22/2009

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
685 WPSO AM

Other Types of Users

Users
Cell Service

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: No study needed
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No reinforcements needed

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

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 80
Explanation Various contractor costs to project manage the displacement project
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 No
Quantity N/A
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 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 No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
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

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
Is Remediation needed? Yes
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 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? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? No
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

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 $147,550.00 $96,530.48 N/A $76,030.48 N/A
Total for all systems $357,910.00 $291,297.38 N/A $123,637.92 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-2R37 $147,550.00 $96,530.48 $76,030.48
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $1,300.00 $1,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $76,030.48 See attached quote and invoice for 1/3 down payment for transmitter. $76,030.48 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Balance of transmitter invoice from GatesAir, Inc.
Amount:
$50,686.99

Component Description:
New displacement transmitter; 1/3 down-payment for quote #Q-81974
Amount:
$25,343.49
5 Ton 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 $45,985.00 $42,361.90 N/A $35,781.90 N/A
Total for all systems $357,910.00 $291,297.38 N/A $123,637.92 N/A
Primary Antenna SWEDL8BFS/15-EP $45,985.00 $42,361.90 $35,781.90
Antenna Installation cost $12,955.00 $12,955.00 N/A $12,955.00 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic $26,300.00 $22,856.90 See attached quote for antenna. Applicant understands it is responsible for the Vpol portion of the cost. Only the Hpol cost is reflected in the above amount. $22,826.90 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,550.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Antenna Installation cost

Component Description:
Balance for WZRA displacement tower work.
Amount:
$7,955.00

Component Description:
Initial down-payment for Quality Tower to commence work to install the new displacement antenna. Reference quote #6102019A.
Amount:
$5,000.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic

Component Description:
New displacement antenna; 50% down-payment for quote #17230-06 less Vpol costs which are not reimbursable by the FCC.
Amount:
$11,413.45

Component Description:
Final 50% balance less V-Pol costs.
Amount:
$11,413.45
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Information not provided.

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 $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $357,910.00 $291,297.38 N/A $123,637.92 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $84,200.00 $80,000.00 $0.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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 $34,990.00 $35,250.00 N/A $6,556.25 N/A
Total for all systems $357,910.00 $291,297.38 N/A $123,637.92 N/A
Outside Professional Services $34,990.00 $35,250.00 $6,556.25
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 $450.00 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
Project management of the transition $12,640.00 $12,500.00 N/A $625.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $4,000.00 Increase due to additional costs associated with preparing, reviewing and submitting displacement invoices for WZRA $3,981.25 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
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:
Prepare engineering section of the LTC application for WZRA.
Amount:
$450.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Various PM tasks associated with the WZRA displacement project.
Amount:
$468.75

Component Description:
Various PM tasks / activities associated with the WZRA displacement project for March 2020
Amount:
$156.25
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Prepare, review and submit 399 invoices for the WZRA displacement project.
Amount:
$562.50

Component Description:
Prepare, review and submit WZRA displacement invoices for January 2020.
Amount:
$437.50

Component Description:
Prepare, review, correct and resubmit FCC displacement invoices for March 2020.
Amount:
$468.75

Component Description:
399 invoicing documentation and support
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Review, prepare and submit 399 invoices for the WZRA displacement project to the FCC for reimbursement.
Amount:
$843.75

Component Description:
WZRA displacement 399 invoicing
Amount:
$1,218.75
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Engineering for WZRA displacement
Amount:
$1,400.00

Component Description:
Engineering services for the WZRA displacement project.
Amount:
$100.00

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 $45,185.00 $37,155.00 N/A $5,269.29 N/A
Total for all systems $357,910.00 $291,297.38 N/A $123,637.92 N/A
Other Expenses $45,185.00 $37,155.00 $5,269.29
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Station has MVPD carriage; costs to cover displacement notification to applicable MVPDs $1,218.75 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $750.00 $750.00 N/A N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 N/A $1,559.29 N/A
Equipment Storage $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 Increase to reflect actual fee amount. $335.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $5,000.00 N/A $2,156.25 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Costs to prepare MVPD notifications to advise of the WZRA digital transition; WZRA has MVPD carriage in the DMA.
Amount:
$1,218.75
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study

Component Description:
AM interference analysis and measurements as required by the WZRA displacement CP.
Amount:
$1,109.29

Component Description:
Engineering work for AM interference evaluation as required by the WZRA displacement CP.
Amount:
$450.00
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
FCC LTC fees for WZRA displacement project.
Amount:
$335.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Costs to prepare FCC required medical notifications for the WZRA displacement project.
Amount:
$2,156.25

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $357,910.00 $291,297.38 $123,637.92

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. 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.

Sotirios Agelatos

President


04/02/2020

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.

Sotirios Agelatos

President


04/02/2020

Attachments

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