TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Application

Applicant Information

Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant	Address	Phone	Email	Applicant Type
The University of Texas at Austin	Frank Serpas III 2500 Whitis Avenue Communications Bldg. C Austin, TX 78712 United States	+1 (512) 471-7052	serpas@austin.utexas.edu	Government Entity

Applicant

Address

Phone

Applicant Type

The University of Texas at Austin

Frank Serpas III

2500 Whitis Avenue

Communications Bldg. C

Austin, TX 78712

United States

+1 (512) 471-7052

serpas@austin.utexas.edu

Government Entity

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant	Address	Phone	Email
[Confidential]

Preparer Contact Information

Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant	Address	Phone	Email
The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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	Existing transmitter (400 W) and antenna (directional) will be replaced with equipment needed to fulfill construction permit; existing transmission line (7/8") will be reused. Broadcast location (atop Main Building of University of Texas) is unchanged.

Transmitters

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

Primary Transmitter

Existing Transmitter Information

Section	Question	Response
Existing Transmitter Description	Type of change	Purchase New
	Use	Primary (Main)
	Ownership	Owned
	Is this transmitter currently shared with another station?	No
	Is this transmitter currently in operating condition?	Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type	Manufacturer
	Model	AT7400
	Year	2010
	Type	Solid State
	Solid State Cooling	Air Cooled
	Solid State Power Capacity	400 W

Primary Transmitter

New Transmitter Costs

Section	Question	Response
New Transmitter	Use	Primary (Main)
	Change Type	Purchase New
	Is this a request for upgraded equipment?	No
	Manufacturer
	Model	EC701HP-BB2
	Transmitter Type	Solid State
	Solid State Cooling	Air Cooled
	Solid State Power capacity	1100 W
	Justification for New Transmitter	Our existing transmitter model has been discontinued and the manufacturer has advised that replacement is warranted.

Primary Transmitter

Other Transmitter Costs

Section	Question	Response
Other Transmitter Costs
Other Transmitter Costs	Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation?	No
Electrical Service	Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V)	No
	Switchgear (industrial 800 amp)	No
	Transformer (480V)	No
	Rigid Conduit and Wiring	No
	Other Electrical Service	No
HVAC Service	Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service?	No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement	Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement?	No

Primary Transmitter

Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

Existing Antenna Information

Section	Question	Response
Existing Antenna Description	Type of change	Purchase New
	Antenna Use	Primary (Main)
	Ownership	Owned
	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
	Mounting	Side Mount
	Antenna position in stack	Not in Stack
	Polarization	Horizontal
	Type	Slotted Coaxial
	ERP:	3400.0 W
	Manufacturer
	Model	PSILPD8EC-29
	Year	2009

Primary Antenna

New Antenna Costs

Section	Question	Response
New Antenna Description	Use	Primary (Main)
	Change Type	Purchase New
	Ownership	Owned
	Is antenna shared?	No
	Is antenna directional?	No
	Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm?	No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
	Mounting	Side Mount
	Antenna position in stack	Not in Stack
	Polarization	Elliptical
	Type	Slotted Coaxial
	ERP:	7500.0 W
	Manufacturer
	Model	PSILPD8OI-32-EP
	Year	2020
	Justification for New Antenna	New antenna parameters correspond to changes in ERP, pattern, and broadcast frequency; elliptical polarization is an upgrade.

Primary Antenna

Other Antenna Costs

Section	Question	Response
Elbow Complex	Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex?	No
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

Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name	Description
removal and replacement labor	Labor to remove existing antenna from and install new antenna upon UT Main Building.

Transmission Line

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

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

Section	Question	Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes	Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes?	No

Outside Professional Services Costs

Section	Question	Response
Outside Project Management Services	Do you require outside project management services?	No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services	Perform engineering study for displacement application	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	No
	Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority	Yes
	Quantity	1
	Prepare Form 601	No
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	No
	Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority	Yes
	Quantity	1
	Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations	No
	Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement	Yes
	Form 399 assistance or other program management costs	Yes
RF Field Engineering Services	Comprehensive coverage verification via field study	No
	RF exposure measurements	No
	Additional Field Engineering Service	No

Outside Professional Services Costs

Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

Section	Question	Response
AM Pattern Disturbance	Is an Impact Study needed?	No
AM Pattern Disturbance	Is Remediation needed?	No
Permit and Filing Costs	FCC Construction Permit Major Change	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)?	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
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR)	Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System	No
	Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System	No
	New Point to Point Microwave System	No

Other Expenses

Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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	$84,000.00	$37,815.00	N/A	$37,815.00	N/A
Total for all systems	$133,110.00	$86,323.00	N/A	$86,323.00	N/A
Primary Transmitter EC701HP-BB2	$84,000.00	$37,815.00		$37,815.00
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW	$84,000.00	$37,815.00	N/A	$37,815.00	N/A

Components

Actual Information Description	File Name
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW	Component Description: transmitter for K32OJ-D Amount: $37,815.00

Cost Information

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	$36,800.00	$36,800.00	N/A	$36,800.00	N/A
Total for all systems	$133,110.00	$86,323.00	N/A	$86,323.00	N/A
Primary Antenna PSILPD8OI-32-EP	$36,800.00	$36,800.00		$36,800.00
removal and replacement labor	$25,250.00	$25,250.00	The cost estimate was the actual cost of installing the K29HW-D antenna atop the UT Main Building in 2010. Subsequent changes to the building's infrastructure increased the difficulty (and thus cost) associated with installing the new antenna for K32OJ-D.	$25,250.00	The cost estimate was the actual cost of installing the K29HW-D antenna atop the UT Main Building in 2010. Subsequent changes to the building's infrastructure increased the difficulty (and thus cost) associated with installing the new antenna for K32OJ-D.
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 7500.0watt input, Elliptical	$11,550.00	$11,550.00	N/A	$11,550.00	N/A

Components

Actual Information Description	File Name
removal and replacement labor	Component Description: Elevator work to support installation of K32OJ-D antenna atop UT Main Building Amount: $4,500.00 Component Description: Installation of K32OJ-D antenna atop Main Building of The University of Texas at Austin Amount: $20,750.00
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 7500.0watt input, Elliptical	Component Description: antenna for K32OJ Amount: $11,550.00 Component Description: Downward adjustment to initial cost submitted for reimbursement; this is the price differential associated with elliptical polarization upgrade. Amount: ($3,450.00)

Cost Information

Transmission Line

Information not provided.

Cost Information

Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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	$12,310.00	$11,708.00	N/A	$11,708.00	N/A
Total for all systems	$133,110.00	$86,323.00	N/A	$86,323.00	N/A
Outside Professional Services	$12,310.00	$11,708.00		$11,708.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application	$2,102.50	$975.00	N/A	$975.00	N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization	$1,280.00	$406.50	N/A	$406.50	N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application	$1,800.00	$2,050.00	Necessary to conduct full allocation study and interference study for market.	$2,050.00	Necessary to conduct full allocation study and interference study for market.
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs	$157.50	$157.50	N/A	$157.50	N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form	$1,710.00	$763.50	Form 399 preparation expense	$763.50	Form 399 preparation expense
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization	$2,235.00	$3,708.00	Additional coordination with new channel 29 broadcaster in Austin, TX.	$3,708.00	Additional coordination with new channel 29 broadcaster in Austin, TX.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application	$3,025.00	$3,647.50	Additional legal work to research other broadcasters in Austin, TX area.	$3,647.50	Additional legal work to research other broadcasters in Austin, TX area.

Components

Actual Information Description	File Name
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application	Component Description: displacement application Amount: $975.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization	Component Description: STA preparation expenses Amount: $406.50
Perform engineering study for displacement application	Component Description: interference study for application Amount: $825.00 Component Description: RF allocation study for application Amount: $1,225.00
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs	Component Description: Form 399 assistance Amount: $157.50
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form	Component Description: Form 399 preparation expense Amount: $763.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization	Component Description: Legal expenses for STA, part 1 of 2 Amount: $1,597.50 Component Description: Legal expenses for STA, part 2 of 2 Amount: $2,110.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application	Component Description: Legal expenses for application, part 2 of 2 Amount: $1,240.00 Component Description: Legal expenses for application, part 1 of 2 Amount: $2,407.50

Cost Information

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	$0.00	$0.00	N/A	$0.00	N/A
Total for all systems	$133,110.00	$86,323.00	N/A	$86,323.00	N/A
Other Expenses	$0.00	$0.00		$0.00

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

Grand Total

	Predetermined Cost Estimate	Estimated Cost	Actual Cost
Total for all systems	$133,110.00	$86,323.00	$86,323.00

Reimbursement Status

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

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.
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. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount. 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). 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. 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. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission. 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.	Frank Serpas business/operations manager 09/15/2022

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.

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.
The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.
The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.
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).
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.
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.
The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.
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.

Frank Serpas

business/operations manager

09/15/2022

Certification

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.
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. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount. 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. 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. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission. 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.	Frank Serpas business/operations manager 09/15/2022

Section

Question

Response

Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements

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.
The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.
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.
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.
The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.
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.

Frank Serpas

business/operations manager

09/15/2022

(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Applicant Information

Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Preparer Contact Information

Preparer Contact Name and Information

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

Transmitters

Primary Transmitter

Existing Transmitter Information

Primary Transmitter

New Transmitter Costs

Primary Transmitter

Other Transmitter Costs

Primary Transmitter

Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Antennas

Primary Antenna

Existing Antenna Information

Primary Antenna

New Antenna Costs

Primary Antenna

Other Antenna Costs

Primary Antenna

Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Transmission Line

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

Outside Professional Services Costs

Outside Professional Services Costs

Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Other Expenses

Other Expenses

Other Expenses Not Listed

Cost Information

Transmitters

Components

Cost Information

Antennas

Components

Cost Information

Transmission Line

Cost Information

Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Cost Information

Outside Professional Services

Components

Cost Information

Other Expenses

Components

Cost Information

Grand Total

Reimbursement Status

Certification

Certification

Attachments