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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:
12477
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WCBI-TV
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000024673
FRN:
0009804139
Date Submitted:
02/06/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WCBI-TV, LLC

Doing Business As: WCBI-TV, LLC

Bobby Berry

201 Poplar Street

Macon, GA 31201

United States

+1 (478) 745-4141 bberry@morrisnetwork.com Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Anne Goodwin Crump

Communications Counsel

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C.

Anne Goodwin Crump

1300 N. 17th Street

Eleventh Floor

Arlington, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 812-0426 crump@fhhlaw.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 WCBI-TV plans to replace its existing antenna and transmitter with new ones that will accommodate its new channel. In the interim, it will connect its existing transmitter to a new interim antenna. The interim antenna will be reused for other stations.

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 DCX Millenium
Year 2002
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 20 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 ULXTE-24
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 24 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The old transmitter is no longer supported and therefore cannot be retuned. While the Form 399 FAQ's instruct that this replacement is an upgrade, it actually is not, but rather a simple replacement.

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) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 4 inches
Length 190.0 feet
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

Transmitter Site Survey

Transmitter site & building layout including electrical drawings

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 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 N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 708.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWEDBM32HSI35
Year 2016

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 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: 599.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWEDBM32PNHS/27
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna The current antenna cannot be retuned to work on Channel 27.

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? 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? 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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 12
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 608.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 55.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 240.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWDDP4-4-4-0
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to keep station on air during transition - will be reused for 5 other stations in ownership group in later transition phases.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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 an antenna? Yes
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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Installation

Install interim antenna and transmission line

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 Utilize Existing
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 SWR
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 1860 feet per run

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 3 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1000 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Licensee needs to connect to the interim antenna to keep the current channel on air while testing the repack channel that will use the existing line.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Installation

Install the interim transmission line

Interim Sweep

Sweep interim 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 Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? Terrain Constrained
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? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1041013
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 33° 45' 06.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 088° 52' 40.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1799.85 feet
Support Structure Height 1704.70 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 509.84 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.
Date Constructed 01/01/1985

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
48630 WSYE 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: Major Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Terrain constrained
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 1700
Explanation Station is one of a group of co-owned stations, all of which are subject to repack. There is no group director of engineering, and station has only IT engineer on staff. Co-ordination is needed for the entire group's transition in different phases.
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 Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
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 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

Name Description

Attorneys Fees - Other Repack Transition Work

Assist in the preparation of required reports and advice as to requirements and issues in connection with repack transition

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 Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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? 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

Name Description

Additional Legal Fees

Additional fees to process quarterly progress reports and refiling fees of 399 forms

Electrical wiring

wiring needed to install new transmitter

Removal of old DTV equipment

removal of old DTV transmitter and all related equipment

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 $1,062,778.24 $628,116.02 N/A $628,116.02 N/A
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 N/A $1,315,712.20 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-24 $1,062,778.24 $628,116.02 $628,116.02
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $609,677.78 N/A $609,677.78 had to add 6-1/8 to 4-1/8 adapter and 50 to 75OHM transformer to connect transmitter to existing 6-1/8 feed-line
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transmitter Site Survey $18,438.24 $18,438.24 Please see attached WCBI-TV Site Survey Report. $18,438.24 Mississippi state tax, which is required, was added to the cost for the transmitter site survey itself.
4" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $19,190.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
Second payment of 1/3 of cost of transmitter
Amount:
$202,312.41

Component Description:
change order additional parts needed to install transmitter
Amount:
$2,740.54

Component Description:
final transmitter payment
Amount:
$185,591.58

Component Description:
transmitter install invoice
Amount:
$32,522.92

Component Description:
Approximately 1/3 of total cost of for new transmitter paid as a deposit.to begin work.
Amount:
$186,510.33
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
Transmitter Site Survey

Component Description:
Charges for transmitter site survey - field service of $17,232 plus $1,206.24 Mississippi state tax
Amount:
$18,438.24
4" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA 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 $403,724.00 $166,704.00 N/A $142,279.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 N/A $1,315,712.20 N/A
Interim Antenna SWDDP4-4-4-0 $283,584.00 $70,304.00 $56,704.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,100.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 240 horizontally polarized $0.00 $0.00 This line is a duplicate, apparently entered by the filing system for no known reason, and the licensee has no knowledge of why it is here. N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized $189,500.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Installation $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $7,500.00 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 240 horizontally polarized $49,204.00 $49,204.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***The projected cost of the antenna has been increased because of Shipping $49,204.00 N/A
Primary Antenna SWEDBM32PNHS/27 $120,140.00 $96,400.00 $85,575.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,100.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 599 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $85,000.00 $85,000.00 N/A $79,475.00 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 240 horizontally polarized Information not provided.
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized Information not provided.
Installation

Component Description:
Interim Antenna Installation Charges
Amount:
$7,500.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 240 horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Downpayment of 50% of antenna price to begin order fulfillment.- SWDDP 4-4-4-0 Auxiliary Antenna
Amount:
$23,550.00

Component Description:
EIA flange, transformer reducer adapter needed to allow antenna to work with existing transmitter
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Payment of second half remaining balance of cost of interim antenna and side mount
Amount:
$25,654.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
line sweep of existing line to confirm it would work on new channel
Amount:
$6,100.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 599 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Payment of second half remaining balance of price of main antenna
Amount:
$39,737.50

Component Description:
Downpayment of half of total price of antenna.
Amount:
$39,737.50
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) 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 $80,100.00 $79,754.00 N/A $72,253.16 N/A
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 N/A $1,315,712.20 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $80,100.00 $79,754.00 $72,253.16
Interim Sweep $6,100.00 $6,100.00 N/A $6,100.00 N/A
Installation $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $7,500.00 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $59,000.00 $58,654.00 price increase because shipping and 6 1/8 75 ohm EIA adapter was left off $58,653.16 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Interim Sweep

Component Description:
line sweep and antenna testing on new channel
Amount:
$6,100.00
Installation

Component Description:
Installation of interim transmission line.
Amount:
$7,500.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3"

Component Description:
50 Percent of cost of transmission line, connectors, mounts, and associated hardware
Amount:
$26,350.58

Component Description:
Remaining 50 percent of transmission line, connectors, and associated hardware.
Amount:
$32,302.58

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 $868,300.00 $275,000.00 N/A $232,055.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 N/A $1,315,712.20 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $868,300.00 $275,000.00 $232,055.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A $19,733.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $250,000.00 N/A $212,322.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) Information not provided.
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Tower mapping - provide a structural analysis and prepare an engineering report.
Amount:
$8,000.00

Component Description:
Further structural analysis for revised plan and report on findings.
Amount:
$2,000.00

Component Description:
Tower mapping for WCBI-TV
Amount:
$9,733.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Initial payment on amount due for structural modifications, materials needed for same, and rigging - needed to enable scheduling of work
Amount:
$75,362.00

Component Description:
Design structural modifications as required by structural analysis and prepare modification working documents and Technical Specification Notes.
Amount:
$12,000.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for tower modifications and reinforcement.
Amount:
$43,890.00

Component Description:
Completed tower modifications, interim antenna installation and removal, and primary antenna replacement
Amount:
$81,070.00

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 $431,495.00 $331,375.00 N/A $209,130.34 N/A
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 N/A $1,315,712.20 N/A
Outside Professional Services $431,495.00 $331,375.00 $209,130.34
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $25,425.00 Initial estimates were inadequate because they do not take into account technical difficulties of working with the form, multiple steps needed to correct a typo or other issue, inconsistent and changing requirements, and difficulties in conveying details. $25,425.00 The FCC Form 399 experienced technical issues which made modification difficult and time-consuming, and as the first station of a group with the earliest transition, figuring out the correct way to complete the form took considerable time.
Attorneys Fees - Other Repack Transition Work $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Provide legal advice and assistance with preparation and filing of required reports and completion of required notices, and provide legal advice in connection with other transition issues and opportunities $5,152.50 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $20,000.00 N/A $6,757.50 N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $0.00 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 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $1,200.00 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 $1,122.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $1,462.50 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 $2,500.00 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 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $268,600.00 $255,000.00 N/A $169,210.34 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Provided legal advice in assistance in preparing reimbursement request; provided information to staff in response to requests
Amount:
$2,475.00

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance with regard to requirements for seeking reimbursement and assisted in preparing necessary forms
Amount:
$2,677.50

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with requesting reimbursement of repack expenses.
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Legal Fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel with regard to obtaining reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$45.00

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$2,025.00

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Assistance with preparation and filing of Form 399
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and services in connection with providing necessary information for reimbursement of expenses
Amount:
$1,012.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance in preparing and filing updated Form 399 and correctly describing services rendered in invoices
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
Legal services in connection of revision of Schedule 399 per FCC staff request.
Amount:
$787.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance with methods of completing Form 399 and determining reimbursement status and assisted with communications with FCC staff regarding questions and issues with form
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
Provided legal counsel and assistance with respect to updating Form 399, the reimbursement process, and further information to be provided to obtain reimbursement
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance with continuing and revising Form 399 and with determining staff preferences for accounting methods and descriptions of expenses
Amount:
$1,687.50

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance in completing updated reimbursement request form and obtaining reimbursement
Amount:
$1,912.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance in adding invoices and completing updated Form 399 and in determining new requirements for components and invoices
Amount:
$1,012.50

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with preparation and filing of Schedule 399.
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
Draft Form 1876 and send to client for review
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance in updating Form 399 and providing responses to inquiries from FCC staff
Amount:
$2,025.00

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance in connection with preparing and filing an updated Form 399
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with assisting client in preparation of financial information, including Form 1876, need for reimbursement.
Amount:
$202.50
Attorneys Fees - Other Repack Transition Work

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel with regard to required filings and reports, updates on progress, and complications due to hurricane
Amount:
$1,687.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and counsel on how to address viewer complaints of lost coverage after channel change
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice and counsel concerning various licensee obligations in connection with repack
Amount:
$562.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance with the preparation and filing of transition progress report
Amount:
$157.50

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and assistance with preparation and filing of transition progress report
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and assistance with preparation of transition progress report.
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and counsel regarding potential need for STA to change channels early due to technical issues and provided legal counsel and assistance with required viewer and MVPD notifications
Amount:
$1,125.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and counsel with regard to technical issues with new equipment and dealing with viewer complaints of lost coverage on new channel after transition
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Provided legal advice concerning required notifications to viewers, MVPD's and medical facilities in connection with repack
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and counsel regarding ATSC 3.0 opportunities in connection with repack.
Amount:
$45.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
coverage analysis and maps
Amount:
$6,757.50
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Reimbursement for license application filing fee paid by attorney
Amount:
$335.00

Component Description:
Legal fees in connection with preparation and filing of application for license to cover repack c.p.
Amount:
$787.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with preparing and filing application for construction permit for repack and procedures and deadlines in connection with same.
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal services in connection with preparation and filing of application for construction permit for repack channel.
Amount:
$1,125.00
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.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Nov. 2017 invoice for project management hours
Amount:
$9,075.00

Component Description:
Dec. 2018 CSS invoice
Amount:
$825.00

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
CSS JULY 2018 INVOICE
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
WCBI PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,275.00

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
CSS JUNE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,237.50

Component Description:
CSS MAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
July project management invoice 19-0702
Amount:
$187.50

Component Description:
Nov. 2018 CSS invoice with missing page
Amount:
$10,645.33

Component Description:
CSS April 2019 invoice 19-0402
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
CSS March 2019 invoice 19-0302
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
FEB project Management invoice
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
WCBI PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,275.00

Component Description:
MAY 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$4,762.50

Component Description:
WCBI Aug 2019 Project Management invoice 19-0802
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
July 2017 Project Management Invoice
Amount:
$2,133.00

Component Description:
PROJECT MAMAGEMENT HOURS FOR APRIL 2017
Amount:
$2,887.50

Component Description:
Jan. invoice for project management hours
Amount:
$3,075.00

Component Description:
MAR project Management invoice
Amount:
$1,425.00

Component Description:
Oct Project Management invoice
Amount:
$412.50

Component Description:
SEPT. 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$13,481.83

Component Description:
Planning, budgeting, supervising, documentation of project, filing forms with FCC and managing contractors
Amount:
$85,000.50

Component Description:
Jan. 2019 CSS Invoice
Amount:
$787.50

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
WCBI Sept 2019 Project Management invoice 19-0902
Amount:
$1,462.50

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
project management invoice Oct. 2018
Amount:
$8,619.16

Component Description:
REVISED PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS JUNE 2017
Amount:
$5,795.59

Component Description:
Nov Project Management Invoice
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Revised Apr 2018 project management invoice
Amount:
$18,131.67

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Dec Project Management invoice
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
Aug 2017 project management invoice
Amount:
$2,149.50

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$2,100.00

Component Description:
FEB 2018 INVOICE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Amount:
$4,500.00

Component Description:
REV LODGING PER DIEM
Amount:
$1,050.00

Component Description:
MARCH 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$7,661.93

Component Description:
REVISED MAR 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$3,951.83

Component Description:
Dec. invoice for project management hours - first entry is continuation of two day project from last day of November - 2 men on 2 day site visit.
Amount:
$36,525.00

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS MAY 2017
Amount:
$1,698.00

Component Description:
Jan project Management invoice
Amount:
$787.50

Component Description:
CSS JUNE 2018 INVOICE
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Feb. 2019 CSS invoice
Amount:
$1,275.00

Component Description:
CSS AUG 2018 INVOICE
Amount:
$3,412.50

Component Description:
SEPT 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$5,392.50

Component Description:
April 2020 PM invoice
Amount:
$637.50

Component Description:
OCT 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$2,550.00

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 $76,130.48 $66,827.98 N/A $31,878.68 N/A
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 N/A $1,315,712.20 N/A
Other Expenses $76,130.48 $66,827.98 $31,878.68
Removal of old DTV equipment $9,420.00 $9,420.00 Removal of old DTV equipment needed to have space around new repack transmitter and RF load $9,420.00 N/A
Electrical wiring $13,550.48 $13,550.48 need for transmitter install please see justification $13,550.48 N/A
Additional Legal Fees $8,500.00 $8,500.00 legal fees for added expense for re-certifying of 399 forms and station progress reports N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,047.50 $1,047.50 Cost slightly higher than anticipated due to need for legal advice with regard to certifications and announcements $1,047.50 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $562.50 $562.50 Costs were slightly greater than anticipated because of need for direction as to content of notice, requirements for airing same, and drafting and posting of required certification of notices $562.50 N/A
Equipment Storage $2,500.00 $2,500.00 STORAGE CONTAINER FOR NEW EQUIPMENT ON SITE $1,365.45 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $19,000.00 $19,000.00 N/A $3,685.25 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,247.50 N/A $2,247.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of old DTV equipment

Component Description:
Removal of the channel 35 equipment to have space around the new repack channel 27 equipment
Amount:
$9,420.00
Electrical wiring

Component Description:
Electrical wiring to install new transmitter
Amount:
$13,550.48
Additional Legal Fees Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
DTV NOTIFICATION OF CABLE AND SATELLITE MVPD PROVIDERS OF CHANNEL CHANGE WITH REV. INVOICE NUMBER
Amount:
$935.00

Component Description:
Legal advice with regard to MVPD notifications and related certification
Amount:
$112.50
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change

Component Description:
Provided legal advice as to content of consumer notifications
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice as to content of on-air notices to consumers and required certification of such notices
Amount:
$450.00
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
rental of storage container for new transmitter and equipment on site
Amount:
$200.25

Component Description:
equipment storage
Amount:
$176.55

Component Description:
equipment storage
Amount:
$176.55

Component Description:
equipment storage
Amount:
$176.55

Component Description:
equipment storage
Amount:
$49.22

Component Description:
equipment storage and pickup charge
Amount:
$409.78

Component Description:
equipment storage
Amount:
$176.55
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Shipping for main antenna
Amount:
$2,104.00

Component Description:
Shipping for auxiliary antenna
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Shipping for transmission line, connectors, hardware, and flanged adapter
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Shipping of interim antenna and line to Gulfport for storage
Amount:
$1,581.25
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and counsel with regard to content of notifications to medical facilities
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
DTV NOTIFICATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES OF CHANNEL CHANGE REV. INVOICE NUMBER
Amount:
$2,135.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,922,527.72 $1,547,777.00 $1,315,712.20

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


02/06/2021

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.

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


02/06/2021

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.

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


02/06/2021

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