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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:
21729
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WPXL-TV
Channel:
33 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028611
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
04/30/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, INC.

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, INC.

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BiancaFrye@ionmedia.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 Relocate from ASR #1020780 to ASR#1028290. Replace non-retunable transmitter and RF components for post repack channel 33. Utilized existing broadband antenna and transmission line at new 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)
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 Millennium
Year 2004
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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 THU9-20 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 31 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

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) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Additional Electrical Work Needed for Transmitter Installation
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

Name Description

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

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 Leased
Owner American Tower
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
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 Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels 10
Design power capacity in use 50.0 %
Lower Limit 500.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUD-C5SP-10/50U-2-B
Year 2004

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
13938 WUPL

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 Leased
Owner American Tower
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels/Bays 10
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 50.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 575.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUD-C5SP-10/50U-2-B
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Final design of equip isn't complete, ION included estimates based on current understanding of design. 2 repack stations share equip, ION responsible for 50% of the costs assoc with shared equip. See AT and Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information.

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? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 2
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Broadband
Feed Line Size 7 3/16 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

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
33
17

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)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1085 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
13938 WUPL

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 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1085 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Final design isn't complete, ION included estimates based on current design. 2 repack stations share equip, ION responsible for 50% of the costs assoc with shared equip. See Shared Equipment Exhibit and Transmission Line Exhibit for more information.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

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 No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 29° 55' 13.1" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 090° 01' 28.5" W-
Overall Structure Height 1033.78 feet
Support Structure Height 936.67 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 0.00 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 04/01/1987

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
11915 WQUE-FM FM
37106 WHNO DTV
38607 WWNO FM
11972 WYLD-FM FM
13938 WUPL DTV
52434 WKBU FM
53677 WBSN-FM FM
20346 WEZB FM
34376 WLMG FM

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

Information not provided.

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1028290
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 29° 58' 58.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 089° 56' 58.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1049.20 feet
Support Structure Height 986.86 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 0.00 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner H.C. Jeffries Tower Company, Inc.
Date Constructed 11/01/1980


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 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord
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 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility 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 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

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
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 Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination Yes
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? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

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 $1,072,178.11 $895,432.42 N/A $890,199.76 N/A
Total for all systems $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 N/A $898,442.75 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-20 EVO $1,072,178.11 $895,432.42 $890,199.76
RF Interconnect $17,839.26 $17,839.26 Please see attached Rohde and Schwarz Quote #190797.1 plus sales tax $17,839.26 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Additional Electrical Work Needed for Transmitter Installation $22,288.85 $22,288.85 Additional electric work needed for transmitter. Please see attached Deubler Electric Quotes. $22,288.85 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $45,500.00 Please see attached Deubler Electric Quote WPXL New Orleans $45,500.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $760,119.31 See attached Rohde & Schwarz Quote #SQ162255.1. Inclusive of taxes (9.45%) = $65,629.31 $755,706.65 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $21,685.00 Please see attached JC Services quote #334-1 and WDG quote #DP19-101 for HVAC services. $20,865.00 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $28,000.00 $28,000.00 Please see Skyline Quote #98921302 $28,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Interconnect

Component Description:
Cost of equipment for RF interconnect. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$17,839.26
Other Electrical Service: Additional Electrical Work Needed for Transmitter Installation

Component Description:
Cost of additional electric work to install transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$15,641.27

Component Description:
Cost of additional electric work inside transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,350.95

Component Description:
Cost to install 50KW heat exchanger. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,296.63
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA

Component Description:
25% "Progress bill #2" for electrical installation of transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid
Amount:
$11,375.00

Component Description:
25% "Final Progress bill" for electrical installation of transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$11,375.00

Component Description:
50% "Progress bill #1" for electrical installation of transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid
Amount:
$22,750.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
3rd milestone payment (35%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$266,041.76

Component Description:
35% "Payment upon proof of performance" for transmitter and accessories. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$260,534.60

Component Description:
$1,000 deposit payment for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,094.50

Component Description:
2nd Milestone Payment (30%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$228,035.79
5 Ton system

Component Description:
65% "balance upon completion" for HVAC duct installation. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$12,300.25

Component Description:
Cost of engineering design for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
35% " deposit upon approval" for HVAC duct installation. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,064.75

Component Description:
65% "balance upon completion" for HVAC duct installation. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$12,300.25
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost to remove old transmitter equipment. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation are attached.
Amount:
$28,000.00

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 $432,780.00 $419,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 N/A $898,442.75 N/A
Primary Antenna TUD-C5SP-10/50U-2-B $432,780.00 $419,000.00 $0.00
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) $16,850.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $80,000.00 See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount Two Station antenna horizontally polarized $325,000.00 $325,000.00 See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. 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 $365,305.00 $218,966.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 N/A $898,442.75 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $365,305.00 $218,966.00 $0.00
Sweep existing transmission line $4,000.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband $361,305.00 $214,966.00 Final design of equipment isn't complete. ION included estimates based on current understanding of design which includes using existing line for the interim antenna while post repack operations are constructed. 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 $631,500.00 $250,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 N/A $898,442.75 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $210,500.00 $0.00 $0.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $0.00 Any required tower work is being paid for by tower landlord. N/A N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $421,000.00 $250,000.00 $0.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $250,000.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. 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 $179,130.00 $161,280.00 N/A $4,742.99 N/A
Total for all systems $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 N/A $898,442.75 N/A
Outside Professional Services $179,130.00 $161,280.00 $4,742.99
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 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
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $18,530.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 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 $4,742.99 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
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

Component Description:
Invoice for WPXL's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form 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 $114,190.00 $105,085.00 N/A $3,500.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 N/A $898,442.75 N/A
Other Expenses $114,190.00 $105,085.00 $3,500.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
BLM or NFS Coordination $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,000.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
BLM or NFS Coordination Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00
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 $2,795,083.11 $2,049,763.42 $898,442.75

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. 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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


04/30/2020

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


04/30/2020

Attachments

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