Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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Major Market Broadcasting of New York Inc. |
Ravi Kapur 2383 Pruneridge Avenue Suite 4 Santa Clara, CA 95050 United States |
+1 (415) 886-7284 | ravi@chicago22.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Tony Zummallen President QCommunications, LLC |
705 SE MELODY LN STE B LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063 United States |
+1 (816) 729-1177 | Tony@qcomm.tv |
Question | Response |
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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 | Transitioning from Channel 41 to Channel 33 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | unknown | |
Year | 2010 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TRN-U-3000FA | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Need a 3kw transmitter because they moved from Bloomberg bldg to the Empire State Building which required for the pattern. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | Yes | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 5 tons | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 34.0 square feet |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Shipping |
Estimated shipping |
Transmitter Decomm |
Transmitter and antenna decomm and disposal |
Parts - Mask filter |
Parts for temporary install of mask filter |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | 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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels | 8 | |
Design power capacity in use | 61.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 632.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 637.00 MHz | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | custom | |
Year | 2010 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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51441 | WKOB-LD |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 4 | |
Lower Limit | 602.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 51.0 % | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UTVC-01-X | |
Year | 2022 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Old antenna cannot be tuned to new channel. 2x2 custom panel array |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 1 5/8 inches inches | |
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 |
Power Dividers | Does the panel antenna require power dividers? | Yes |
Number of Power Dividers | 2 | |
Cable Harness | Does the panel antenna require cable harness? | Yes |
Number of Cable Harnesses | 2 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 160 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 195 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | old line not usable for new channel and location | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
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) | 40° 45' 08.1" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 58' 02.1" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 903.00 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 903.00 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 903.00 feet | |
Structure Type | B - Building | |
Tower Owner | 845 United Nations Limited Partners | |
Date Constructed | 11/15/2009 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Structural Reinforcement |
Structural Reinforcement for the 81st Floor of Empire State Building (2 antenna locations) |
Roofing Waterproofing |
Waterproofing of Empire State Building's roof per ESB requirements |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 100 | |
Explanation | Internal station personnel | |
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 | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
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 | No | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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General Legal |
General Legal |
Outside Engineering Services |
Consulting Engineer Services |
Special Inspections - welding |
Special Inspections for welding |
Engineering - Structural |
Structural Engineering design for installations |
Landmark Building - DOB Doc prep and filing |
Empire State Building Landmark - DOB/DOC prep & filing for landmark building commission |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | 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 | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Debris Containers |
Debris containers |
Empire State Bldg fees |
Includes ESB dock fees, parking, tolls, fuel and security at roof access point |
New York City DOB Permit Fees |
NYC DOB Permit fees |
Sales Tax |
Sales Tax charged on Advent invoice - not estimated on original quote |
Special Environmental Permits |
Environmental permits: NYC Building Department which includes asbestos and other hazard testing. |
Vendor Credit card fees |
Vendor fees to process station payment for credit cards |
Weather Days |
Weather Days encountered by Advent Industrial Corp while performing various installation activities |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $289,490.00 | $262,463.05 | N/A | $233,138.05 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | N/A | $707,502.71 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TRN-U-3000FA | $289,490.00 | $262,463.05 | $233,138.05 | ||
Transmitter Decomm | $66,450.00 | $66,450.00 | Per actual costs - Advent Industrial | $66,450.00 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | $106,300.00 | $98,000.00 | Per Anywave quote | $73,475.00 | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $45,000.00 | Per Advent Industrial Turnkey Proposal | $45,000.00 | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 34.0 | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $47,273.05 | Per Advent Industrial Quote for turnkey project for site prep and transmitter install | $47,273.05 | N/A |
Transmitter Shipping | $4,800.00 | $4,800.00 | Estimated shipping. Actual costs TBD | $0.00 | N/A |
Parts - Mask filter | $940.00 | $940.00 | Per actual costs | $940.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter Decomm | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) | Information not provided. |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 34.0 | Information not provided. |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | |
Transmitter Shipping | |
Parts - Mask filter |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $42,800.26 | $52,200.26 | N/A | $21,261.05 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | N/A | $707,502.71 | N/A |
Primary Antenna UTVC-01-X | $42,800.26 | $52,200.26 | $21,261.05 | ||
Cable harness (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Actual costs TBD | N/A | N/A |
Power Dividers (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | $2,600.00 | $10,000.00 | actual costs TBD | $0.00 | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Actual costs TBD | N/A | N/A |
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $4,625.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Broadband Panel, 4 bay, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $22,845.26 | $22,845.26 | Actual costs | $21,261.05 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Cable harness (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | Information not provided. |
Power Dividers (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
Side Mount antenna brackets | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | Information not provided. |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Broadband Panel, 4 bay, 15.0kW input, Elliptical |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $19,360.00 | $19,692.00 | N/A | $9,692.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | N/A | $707,502.71 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $19,360.00 | $19,692.00 | $9,692.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $9,360.00 | $9,692.00 | Action costs Per Kathrein invoice 4370 | $9,692.00 | N/A |
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Actual costs TBD | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | |
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $200,592.20 | $200,592.20 | N/A | $200,592.20 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | N/A | $707,502.71 | N/A |
Primary Tower B | $200,592.20 | $200,592.20 | $200,592.20 | ||
Roofing Waterproofing | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Roof Waterproofing per Empire State Building requirements | $25,000.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, e.g., towers with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $157,092.20 | $157,092.20 | Includes line and (2) antenna installations along with associated rigging costs | $157,092.20 | N/A |
Structural Reinforcement | $18,500.00 | $18,500.00 | Structural reinforcement on 81st floor of Empire State Building - 2 antenna locations | $18,500.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Roofing Waterproofing | |
Complex Tower (includes, e.g., towers with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Structural Reinforcement |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $114,809.75 | $167,669.75 | N/A | $150,750.25 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | N/A | $707,502.71 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $114,809.75 | $167,669.75 | $150,750.25 | ||
Landmark Building - DOB Doc prep and filing | $24,700.00 | $24,700.00 | Costs to prepare landmark building commission documents to adhere to regulations for Empire State Building | $24,700.00 | N/A |
Engineering - Structural | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Structural engineering for Empire State Building | $15,000.00 | N/A |
Special Inspections - welding | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | Advent Industrial quote - special welding inspections | $4,500.00 | N/A |
Outside Engineering Services | $9,450.00 | $9,450.00 | costs per actual invoices | $7,700.00 | N/A |
General Legal | $28,587.25 | $28,587.25 | Actual costs per invoices | $28,587.25 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $10,550.00 | $63,410.00 | Project Management of the transition. Per actual costs | $63,410.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $6,853.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Landmark Building - DOB Doc prep and filing | |
Engineering - Structural | |
Special Inspections - welding | |
Outside Engineering Services | |
General Legal | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | 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. |
Prepare Form 601 | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $143,787.03 | $143,787.03 | N/A | $92,069.16 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | N/A | $707,502.71 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $143,787.03 | $143,787.03 | $92,069.16 | ||
Sales Tax | $33,599.86 | $33,599.86 | Advent Industrial sales tax (not estimated on original quote) | $33,599.86 | N/A |
New York City DOB Permit Fees | $11,024.75 | $11,024.75 | New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) permit fees per Advent Industrial turnkey proposal | $11,024.75 | N/A |
Empire State Bldg fees | $9,000.00 | $9,000.00 | Empire State building fees including dock fees, parking, tolls, fuel and security guard at Empire State Building roof access point | $9,000.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $14,611.15 | $14,611.15 | Actual costs TBD | $14,611.15 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Actual costs TBD | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $2,333.40 | $2,333.40 | Actual costs | $2,333.40 | N/A |
Weather Days | $46,176.94 | $46,176.94 | Per actual costs | $0.00 | N/A |
Vendor Credit card fees | $1,595.93 | $1,595.93 | Per actual costs | $0.00 | N/A |
Special Environmental Permits | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Environmental permits and testing per the NYC Building Department regulations | $4,000.00 | N/A |
Debris Containers | $17,500.00 | $17,500.00 | Per Advent Industrial turnkey proposal | $17,500.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sales Tax | |
New York City DOB Permit Fees | |
Empire State Bldg fees | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | |
Weather Days | |
Vendor Credit card fees | |
Special Environmental Permits | |
Debris Containers |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $810,839.24 | $846,404.29 | $707,502.71 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Ravi Kapur President 07/18/2023 |