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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:
14312
Service:
DCA
Call Sign:
WIXT-CD
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028602
FRN:
0004345773
Date Submitted:
10/10/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

RENARD BROADCASTING CORP.

Doing Business As: RENARD BROADCASTING CORP.

Craig Fox

401 W. Kirkpatrick St.

SYRACUSE, NY 13204

United States

+1 (315) 468-0908 CraigF199@aol.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 The transmitter needs to be replaced. Linear was acquired by Hitachi-Kokusai which then acquired Comark. Virtually no support remains for the Linear line. The existing transmitter was an analog conversion. The existing antenna is not retunable.

Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 14315
Call Sign WONO-CD
Type
Licensee Name RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License SYRACUSE, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 24
Post-auction RF Channel 24
Neilsen DMA Syracuse
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 617
Call Sign WTVU-CD
Type
Licensee Name RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License SYRACUSE, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 25
Post-auction RF Channel 25
Neilsen DMA Syracuse
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 14324
Call Sign WWLF-LD
Type
Licensee Name METRO TV, INC.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License SYRACUSE, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 35
Post-auction RF Channel
Neilsen DMA
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 64353
Call Sign WBLZ-LD
Type
Licensee Name METRO TV, INC.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License SYRACUSE, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 22
Post-auction RF Channel
Neilsen DMA
Network Affiliation
Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 629
Call Sign WHSU-CD
Type
Licensee Name RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License SYRACUSE, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 23
Post-auction RF Channel 23
Neilsen DMA Syracuse
Network Affiliation

Transmitters

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

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
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 AT71-250-11
Year 2012
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity .25 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 BE-TV-1k2-FA-U
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The transmitter needs to be replaced. Linear was acquired by Hitachi-Kokusai which then acquired Comark. No support is available for the existing transmitter as it was an analog conversion.

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 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

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: 1.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ACS4AR
Year 1998

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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types 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/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 12.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PSILP8OI-27
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Exisitng antenna cannot be retuned and the manufacturer is out of business.

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? No

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? 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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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
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 No
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 1007737
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 03' 30.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 09' 59.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 415.02 feet
Support Structure Height 412.07 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 375.00 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner WOLF RADIO INC
Date Constructed 07/23/1997

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
617 WTVU-CD DTV
58719 WKLZ FM
14315 WONO-CD DTV
629 WHSU-CD DTV
14324 WWLF-LD LPD
64353 WBLZ-LD LPD

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Northeast Site and Tower, Inc.

rig tower, install new antenna, grounding,

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 Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1005886
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 00' 25.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 05' 37.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 383.85 feet
Support Structure Height 383.85 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 669.28 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Cumulus Radio, LLC
Date Constructed 05/01/1982

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
52606 WAQX-FM FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower
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? No
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
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 No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
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 No
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? 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 No
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
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)? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
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? No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Broadcast Electronics, Inc.

Bandpass Filter and Directional Coupler for Transmitter

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 $126,000.00 $15,425.00 N/A $15,425.00 N/A
Total for all systems $370,506.00 $39,099.00 N/A $37,214.18 N/A
Primary Transmitter BE-TV-1k2-FA-U $126,000.00 $15,425.00 $15,425.00
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $15,425.00 N/A $15,425.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
The requested reimbursement amount is for the equivalent equipment replacement cost of the transmitter plus shipping.
Amount:
$15,425.00

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 $26,300.00 $5,450.00 N/A $5,765.18 N/A
Total for all systems $370,506.00 $39,099.00 N/A $37,214.18 N/A
Primary Antenna PSILP8OI-27 $26,300.00 $5,450.00 $5,765.18
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic $26,300.00 $5,450.00 N/A $5,765.18 The quote shows the freight amount "To Be Determined" which added $315.18 to the quote of $5,450.00 for a total of $5,765.18. Reimbursement Participant notified by CTR that the amount would be re-verified and adjusted.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic

Component Description:
Total Invoice for Antenna is $5,765.18 including shipping of $315.18. Invoice shows down payment of $2,725.00 plus balance due upon completion of $3,040.18.
Amount:
$5,765.18

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 $204,700.00 $11,700.00 N/A $9,500.00 N/A
Total for all systems $370,506.00 $39,099.00 N/A $37,214.18 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $94,200.00 $10,000.00 $7,800.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Northeast Site and Tower, Inc. $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $7,800.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $110,500.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $1,700.00 N/A $1,700.00 N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Short Tower (less than 500') Information not provided.
Northeast Site and Tower, Inc.

Component Description:
Invoice for tower rigging and antenna installation.
Amount:
$7,800.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Tower Structural Study Invoice, Detail and Cover Letter
Amount:
$1,700.00
Short Tower (less than 500') 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 $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $370,506.00 $39,099.00 N/A $37,214.18 N/A
Outside Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $13,506.00 $6,524.00 N/A $6,524.00 N/A
Total for all systems $370,506.00 $39,099.00 N/A $37,214.18 N/A
Other Expenses $13,506.00 $6,524.00 $6,524.00
Broadcast Electronics, Inc. $1,621.00 $1,621.00 N/A $1,621.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A $335.00 FCC License Application Fee
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $4,568.00 N/A $4,568.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Broadcast Electronics, Inc.

Component Description:
The reimbursement requested is the amount for equivalent replacement equipment of the bandpass filter, directional coupler and shipping.
Amount:
$1,621.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
FCC License Application Fee
Amount:
$335.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Invoice and Receipt for total of $4,568.00.
Amount:
$4,568.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $370,506.00 $39,099.00 $37,214.18

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craig Fox

President


10/10/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements

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

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

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

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

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

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

Craig Fox

President


10/10/2020

Attachments

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