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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:
125327
Service:
LPA
Call Sign:
KDSO-LD
Channel:
16 (UHF)
File Number:
0000106319
FRN:
0010172351
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
10/14/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

theDove Media, Inc.

Applicant

theDove Media, Inc.

2070 MILLIGAN WAY

MEDFORD, OR 97504

United States

+1 (541) 776-5368 PATKINSON@THEDOVE.US Other

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 Filed for and construction permit granted for channel 16 as a displacement channel for channel 44. Completed November 20, 2018.

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)
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 UAXTE-1-C
Year 2018
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 200 W

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-1P-C
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 200 W
Justification for New Transmitter Different power requirements from FCC construction permit.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Gates Air Filter System

Mask filter system- $4,317.33

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)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
Other Antenna Type super turnstile
ERP: 1.45 kW
Manufacturer
Model 750 10272 UHF
Year 2018

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

Facility ID Call Sign
129254 KDOV-LD

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
Other Antenna Type super turnstile
ERP: 1.45 kW
Manufacturer
Model 750 10272 UHF
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna New construction

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 2
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? 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

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
18
16

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Flexible Foam
Diameter 7/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 65 feet per run

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

Facility ID Call Sign
129254 KDOV-LD

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Foam
Diameter 7/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 80 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line new construction
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? No

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

back ordered items

hangers and ground kits etc.

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)
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 17' 51.4" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 122° 45' 04.1" W-
Overall Structure Height 42.60 feet
Support Structure Height 42.60 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 3799.00 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner American Tower
Date Constructed 07/20/2014


Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
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 Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
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 No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Cohn and Marks LLP

FCC attorney legal expenses

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
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

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Freight

shipping 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 $28,403.30 $21,378.30 N/A $21,378.30 N/A
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 N/A $43,996.39 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-1P-C $28,403.30 $21,378.30 $21,378.30
Gates Air Filter System $4,103.30 $4,103.30 readjusted request for mask filter. explanation emailed to FCC reimbursement team. $4,103.30 Removing request for Mask Filter System per your Ref: MSG4987182 Requesting reimbursement for cost of mask filter system only. quote attached. Original requests was $4317.33 We will not now or in the future request the balance of this charge.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 160 - 300 Watts $24,300.00 $17,275.00 N/A $17,275.00 Transmitter

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Gates Air Filter System

Component Description:
Mask Filter system
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Mask filter with explanation of requested amount vs. invoiced amount.
Amount:
$4,103.30

Component Description:
Mask filter system cost is under RF Accessories. explanation attached with invoice and quote description. A 2nd letter of explanation is included explaining the reason for the reimbursement amounts requested.
Amount:
$4,103.30
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 160 - 300 Watts

Component Description:
see letter of explanation attached to invoice. 1- Transmitter
Amount:
$17,275.00

Component Description:
Transmitter. We will not request now or in the future the remaining $17275. We have requested $4,103. shown on this invoice in another portion of form 399.
Amount:
$17,275.00

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 $5,102.00 $5,102.00 N/A $5,102.00 N/A
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 N/A $43,996.39 N/A
Primary Antenna 750 10272 UHF $5,102.00 $5,102.00 $5,102.00
UHF-Low Power, Top Mount, Other, 1.45kW input, Horizontal $5,102.00 $5,102.00 Broadcast antenna $5,102.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF-Low Power, Top Mount, Other, 1.45kW input, Horizontal

Component Description:
Scala UHF Super turnstile antenna, 470-862MHZ, 7.5 DBD Gain, Horiz.Pol 1KW Max PWR, 7-16 DIN F Input Scala Mounting Kit for super turnstile antenna Freight
Amount:
$5,102.00

Cost Information

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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 $1,009.93 $789.59 N/A $789.59 N/A
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 N/A $43,996.39 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $1,009.93 $789.59 $789.59
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 7/8" $880.00 $659.66 N/A $659.66 N/A
back ordered items $129.93 $129.93 N/A $129.93 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 7/8"

Component Description:
connectors and tool
Amount:
$57.49

Component Description:
transmission line
Amount:
$602.17
back ordered items

Component Description:
back ordered items
Amount:
$129.93

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 $56,190.00 $750.00 N/A $750.00 N/A
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 N/A $43,996.39 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $56,190.00 $750.00 $750.00
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') $56,190.00 $750.00 N/A $750.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
tower rigging
Amount:
$750.00

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 $21,647.50 $16,964.50 N/A $14,776.50 N/A
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 N/A $43,996.39 N/A
Outside Professional Services $21,647.50 $16,964.50 $14,776.50
Cohn and Marks LLP $950.00 $950.00 FCC attorney legal expenses $475.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,470.00 $1,095.50 N/A $1,092.50 We need to remove component and charge of $2,235.50 from this line item.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $921.50 N/A $921.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $2,375.00 N/A $2,375.00 Corrected cover letter with correct invoice amount in the letter text.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,560.00 $2,422.50 N/A $2,422.50 There are multiple costs on one invoice. there is an explanation summary attached to the pdf file for invoice # 1015856.
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $1,935.00 invoices don't match components on this form we've combined all engineering study invoices $1,935.00 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $1,710.00 N/A N/A N/A
Consulting Engineer $5,555.00 $5,555.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $5,555.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Cohn and Marks LLP

Component Description:
correspondence re auction closing and channel reassignment PN. We will not be requesting the remaining balance of this invoice now or in the future.
Amount:
$118.75

Component Description:
correspondence regarding deadline on post-auction progress reports.
Amount:
$237.50

Component Description:
correspondence re displacement and post auction applications. Reduced requested reimbursement amount. removed request for item on 5/18/17. Letter of explanation included with invoice
Amount:
$475.00

Component Description:
correspondence re PN freezing filing minor change applications
Amount:
$118.75
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
STA Prep with letter of explanation for multiple charges on invoice.
Amount:
$2,235.50

Component Description:
sta prep. This invoices has charges that do not relate to KDSO-LD. We will not be requesting the remaining balance of the invoice.
Amount:
$1,092.50
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Displacement application prep with letter of explanation for multiple charges on invoice.
Amount:
$522.50

Component Description:
displacement application prep and correspondence with engineers
Amount:
$522.50

Component Description:
license application prep
Amount:
$399.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
FCC Attorney prep for displacement CP. moved this item from the incorrect line item.
Amount:
$2,232.50

Component Description:
construction permit prep with letter of explanation for multiple charges on invoice.
Amount:
$142.50

Component Description:
construction permit prep with letter of explanation for multiple charges on invoice.
Amount:
$142.50

Component Description:
form 2100 prep
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
FCC Attorney prep for displacement CP. moved this item from the incorrect line item.
Amount:
$2,232.50
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Email re: FCC PN Lifting freeze on minor modifications to LPTV CP
Amount:
$142.50

Component Description:
sta prep
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Review Ch. 16 displacement CP new letter of explanation of charges included with invoice.
Amount:
$2,232.50

Component Description:
Ch. 16 displacement application filing
Amount:
$522.50

Component Description:
Ch. 16 displacement application filing
Amount:
$522.50

Component Description:
STA prep with letter of explanation for multiple charges on invoice.
Amount:
$2,422.50

Component Description:
STA prep with letter of explanation for multiple charges on invoice.
Amount:
$2,422.50
Perform engineering study for displacement application

Component Description:
Displacement study, app & STA request
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
ch 16 license app. The attached invoice shows license application charges for two stations. We are only requesting reimbursement for one station so we will not be requesting the remaining balance of invoice 46256 for $180.
Amount:
$180.00

Component Description:
ch 16 app for conflicts
Amount:
$120.00

Component Description:
amendment with letter of explanation and consultation fee. We will not be requesting the balance for the remaining charge of $60 as it is not for KDSO-LD.
Amount:
$60.00
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form Information not provided.
Consulting Engineer

Component Description:
transmitter consultant and expenses with correct expense invoice not quote. Rick Carrara is a sole practitioner.
Amount:
$1,682.73

Component Description:
Transmitter consultant and expenses
Amount:
$1,593.71

Component Description:
Transmitter consultant-Rick Carrara is a contract engineer. He is a sole practitioner.
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Transmitter consultant and expenses-revised invoice fixing clerical error and Valmont invoice is attached for freight only expense. The pipe mount was expensed on Sept. 2018 invoice. Additional letters of explanation are attached with the invoice.
Amount:
$1,778.56

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 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 N/A $1,200.00 N/A
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 N/A $43,996.39 N/A
Other Expenses $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Freight $1,200.00 $1,200.00 N/A $1,200.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Freight

Component Description:
Freight for transmitter for KDSO-LD, please note order number referenced is order # from transmitter invoice.
Amount:
$1,200.00

Component Description:
freight for transmitter
Amount:
$1,200.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $113,552.73 $46,184.39 $43,996.39

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.

Perry Atkinson

President/CEO


10/14/2022

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.

Perry Atkinson

President/CEO


10/14/2022

Attachments

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