WRCT Budget
FY2014 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
WRCT is Carnegie Mellon's radio station, broadcasting to all of the Pittsburgh area on 88.3fm and to the world via our streams on http://www.wrct.org/. Our mission is to provide locally-produced content of interest to the Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh communities that cannot be heard anywhere else, exposing listeners to music and talk we feel is underrepresented. At the same time, we provide an entirely student-run environment for our members to teach and to learn everything related to radio.
JFC Rep: Grace Heckmann (checkman)
Summary
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $54,453.00 |
| Capital | $16,285.00 |
| Revenue | ($3,850.00) |
| Final | $50,603.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $28,952.50 |
| Capital | $16,085.00 |
| Revenue | ($10,647.00) |
| Final | $18,305.50 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $35,598.50 |
| Capital | $16,085.00 |
| Revenue | ($5,663.00) |
| Debt | ($0.00) |
| Rollover | ($12,700.00) |
| Total Subsidy | $29,935.50 |
| FY14 Starting Balance | $42,635.50 |
Debt/Rollover Explanation:
To be used for Warner Hall AC Units & Power Feasibility testing
Income and Revenue
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Proceeds from live semesterly DJ events |
| Revenue-Outside Funding (-) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Underwriting from local and national companies. (majority of our underwriting exchanges consumable goods for our services. These goods cannot be represented in our organization's revenue). |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Estimated revenue from DJ equipment rentals (speakers, DJ mixer, turnables, CD players & other equipment) |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) | $800.00 | $1,653.00 | $1,653.00 |
Proceeds from WRCT t-shirt and bumper sticker sales to students and community members through events and through our merchandise page. Cover cost of teeshirts and bumper stickers |
| Revenue-Outside Funding (-) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
Donations from Pittsburgh Campaign for Democracy Now through WRCT Radio Incorporated. Covers 100% of expense |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $700.00 | $0.00 |
The JFC will fund hotels 80%, capped at $150 per room per night per four people, 50% of transportation, and up to $500 per person traveling for the year. |
| Sub-Total | -$3,850.00 | -$5,403.00 | -$4,703.00 |
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $220.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Speaker repair -- Estimated parts + labor for repair of JBL EON-15-G2 loudspeaker used for Buggy broadcasts We gave this to you last year. Does it keep breaking? |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $0.00 | $750.00 | $1,000.00 |
This is a general line item for equipment repair. If you need more, appeal and explain why so many things are breaking.; appeal granted |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
2x Ultimate Support speaker stands to replace regularly broken speaker stands we use for Buggy, public WRCT events, and rent out to other organizations. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Headphone consumables (replacement cables and earpads) for AKG studio headphones -- these are in constant use by DJs, producers and guests and see accelerated wear and tear. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $400.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Replacement mic stands -- 4x K&M telescoping stand @ $100 each. Since this equipment is used daily by PA hosts and live bands these are frequently damaged and need to be replaced. Can fund two |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $350.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Tools - We service and maintain the majority of our own equipment. This requires general tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc) as well as specialized devices (cable testers, crimpers, soldering irons, etc) which need regular replacement as they wear out. You need to be more specific |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $600.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Turntable repair budget -- estimate of annual required repairs: 3 units @ $200 / unit parts + labor (repair estimate based on prior repairs) You should not have each device breaking each year, or if you do, you need to explain why this happens. |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $920.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
CD player repair budget -- our CD players in Air and Master Control Room studios are in near-constant use and several units require repair annually. Estimate needed repair of 4 units at $230 per unit based on prior work. See above comment |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Two replacement flight cases for WRCT PA system & rentals. These cases are used to protect and transport the numerous speakers and equiptment we use for live DJ events, the Buggy broadcast, and rentals. They are subject to large amounts of wear and tear yearly. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $540.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
Six turntable styli to replace needles regularly used on turntables deployed in the station and available to rent. ($90/stylus) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Twenty 45rpm record adapters to replace ones regularly missing from turntables. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Ten 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapters to replace ones regularly missing from headphone jacks. |
| Sub-Total | $2,675.00 | $1,335.00 | $1,585.00 |
Executive Supplies
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $135.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Bi-annual run of WRCT business cards -- contains station contact information for use at conferences and on-site events (sports broadcasts, live remote events, etc.) Based on actual cost |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
CD-R spindles for recording of Public Affairs programming and live band performances. WRCT airs nearly 30 hours of Public Affairs programming per week, much of which is burned to CD media for public affairs hosts / guests. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Toner for two laser printers ($81/cartridge) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 |
Ballpoint pens for general office work Students have pens; appeal granted….I can't believe FCC requires use of black pens |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 |
Other consumable supplies including staples and paperclips Appeal granted. Enjoy your staples |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
8.5"x11" printer paper for Executive Office & Master Control Room printers |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
DVD-R discs for lossless production archival of Public Affairs content -- archival to burned media is more cost-efficient per GB than active (online disk) storage for archival. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Hanging file folder set for reorganization of current staff contact information, DJ & Production clearance tests and other station logs |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $255.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
WRCT letterhead for official communications with music promoters and external vendors; letterhead contains full station contact information and address You can use the CMU letter head for free; appeal granted after understanding why you need this |
| Sub-Total | $895.00 | $510.00 | $590.00 |
Music Department Supplies
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Pens for marking new music |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Colored vinyl tape for color-coding music in record library |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Duct tape for color-coding record library music and for staging / repair use |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $50.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Permanent markers for marking CDs and albums as WRCT property (WRCT receives over 800 new albums per year that need to be marked) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $312.00 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
Set of Smead A-Z adhesive letter label set for vinyl alphabetization and music organization in record library -- 26 letter packs @ $12 / 500ct. pack) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
CD-R spindles for burning digitally released singles to CDs to be played on air. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $18.00 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Scotch tape for affixing album review cards to CDs and for general office use |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $50.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Avery printable adhesive labels for record library music organization & tagging |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Index cards for music reviews and NFAP (Not for AirPlay) warnings |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $75.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Mailing costs for promotional material and communication with music distributors |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,500.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 |
Purchase of CDs, rereleases, and box sets not acquired through promotional channels in 2013-2014 academic year. You haven't spent more than 500 in purchasing in past years.; appeal granted |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,500.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 |
Purchase of vinyl albums and rereleases, box sets not acquired through promotional channels in 2013-2014 academic year You haven't spent more than 500 in purchasing in past years.; appeal granted |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Copies of Fall, Spring/Summer Air Shift Proposals and Massive Music Weekend signup sheets |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Copies of daily station operator and program logs for logging of air operators, transmitter telemetry and aired programs, as required by FCC regulations |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) | $250.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Copies of station training materials, WRCT station member manuals, and clearance tests for prospective members and current DJs / Producers Print quota |
| Sub-Total | $4,300.00 | $1,444.50 | $1,944.50 |
Public Relations Department
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $2,100.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Advertisements in The Tartan and City Paper for WRCT flagship events -- Anatomy of the Ear, Massive Music Weekend, Fall / Spring air schedules, WRCT Fall / Spring Dance Party will fund 250 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $200.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 |
Semesterly promotional fliers and WRCT information packets for activities fair & general recruiting |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $400.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
Semesterly on-air schedule posters for placement at CMU, U.Pitt and other local college / community locations Appeal granted in part |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $600.00 | $0.00 | $600.00 |
Promotional posters for large WRCT annual events (AotE, MMW, WRCT Dance Parties, Buggy broadcast) Appeal granted in part |
| Equip-Uniforms (+) | $1,108.00 | $1,108.00 | $1,108.00 |
T-shirts for sale to WRCT staff and general public (two runs annually, 100 shirts @ approx. $5 / shirt, plus printing and ink + film fees) Covered by revenue |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Screen printing supplies -- we hope to spend less on printing services by printing some of the event posters ourselves. |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $545.00 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
Annual run of WRCT bumper stickers for sale and station promotion Covered by revenue |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Mailing costs for external merchandise sales on WRCT.org |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $150.00 |
Expected revenue from Dance Parties. Put all dance party stuff into one group next year |
| Sub-Total | $5,193.00 | $2,243.00 | $2,893.00 |
Telephone & Telecommunications
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 |
CMU on-campus telephone line fees ($105 / month * 12 months) |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $1,680.00 | $1,680.00 | $1,680.00 |
Verizon off-campus telephone line fees ($140 / month * 12 months) |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Long distance charges -- covers outgoing long distance business calls required to broadcast football and basketball away games; ~$10 / month |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Verizon voicemail service for WRCT business line; $12 / month |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses (+) | $696.00 | $696.00 | $696.00 |
Fiber-optic link -- provides required infrastructure uplink from WRCT studios to transmitter site and Emergency Alert System (EAS) downlink ($58 / month) |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses (+) | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
Dry pair copper loop -- telemetry link for FCC-mandated transmitter control at WRCT tower site ($7 / month) |
| Sub-Total | $3,984.00 | $3,984.00 | $3,984.00 |
Food & Refreshments
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-Refreshments for General Body Meetings (+) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $416.00 |
Food and drink (pizza / soda) for nine (9) mandatory monthly general body meetings. These meetings are required to disseminate information to station members. Average approx. attendance is 60 for Fall 2012 Covered by revenue; appeal granted |
| Food Recruitment (+) | $700.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Catering during WRCT Babby Ball fall recruitment event. Approx. 100 CMU students attended in Fall 2012. (underwriting covers catering for other spring/fall events. |
| Sub-Total | $1,700.00 | $1,100.00 | $516.00 |
Memberships, Dues, and Subscriptions
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
ASCAP annual fee for broadcasting ASCAP-licensed music |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
SESAC annual fee for broadcasting SESAC-licensed music |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (1% of income, $250 minimum) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
Pacifica Radio fee for syndication of "Democracy Now!" and "Free Speech Radio News" daily broadcasts Covered by revenue |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) annual dues |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. membership dues |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Wind River Big Book Project (required for FCC public file updates) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $395.00 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
College Music Journal subscription (submission fee for radio charts and statistics -- needed to receive free music from promoters) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
FCC rules updates from Pike and Fischer (legal information clearinghouse) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
SoundExchange annual webcasting license fees, $500 minimum for educational stations |
| Sub-Total | $5,795.00 | $5,795.00 | $5,795.00 |
Travel Expenses
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $3,000.00 | $600.00 |
Cover cost of conference registration |
| Travel-Airfare Domestic (+) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $750.00 |
100% of airfare for 4 people to Austin Texas for attendance at South by Southwest (SXSW) annual music, film, and interactive conference. appeal granted |
| Travel-Hotel and Lodging (+) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,200.00 |
100% of lodging for attendance at SXSW annual conference -- 2 rooms, 5 nights @ $100/night (there are no places to stay for $60/night during this conference) appeal granted |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $3,250.00 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 |
100% of airfare for 8-10 to cover Tartans away football/basketball games throughout the country (including potential tournament/postseason coverage) Please seek alternative funding or conferences closer to home. This cut is consistent with other groups' cuts to airfare.; appeal granted |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $4,250.00 | $0.00 | $1,050.00 |
100% of lodging expenses for coverage of Tartans away football / basketball games throughout the country (incl. potential tournament / postseason coverage). Since the Tartans have changed conferences, majority of the games are away from CMU. appeal granted |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $600.00 |
SXSW conference registration (4 people $750) |
| Sub-Total | $12,500.00 | $2,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
Engineering // Information Systems Management Maintenance
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Gaffer's tape for cable management / weatherproofing at outdoor live broadcast events including sports coverage and buggy broadcast production; 6 rolls @ $15 / ea. |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses (+) | $35.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
godaddy.com annual domain name renewal for wrct.org Your godaddy renewal was last year for two years |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $250.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Batteries (alkaline and rechargeables) for station clocks, test equipment, wireless microphones, flashlights, portable recording equipment, portable radios and other station electronics. Based on actual spending |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Electrical tape for engineering use (wire repair, etc.) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
DeoxIT contact cleaner and other lubricants, solvents for equipment maintenance |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Replacement fuses for outboard sound gear and engineering test equipment |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $300.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Estimated freight charges for drop-shipped equipment and return shipping on external equipment repairs (turntables, CD players, etc.) Included in line item expenses |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $345.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Estimated shipping and handling costs for FY2014 equipment purchases Comes from capital expense fund |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Pyle 12-plug pro audio cable tester for verifying cables made in engineering staff |
| Sub-Total | $1,120.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Engineering -- Audio over IP
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
Wheatstone E4-12-8Fader sound console. Respects audio over IP standards. Part of an ongoing project to modernize studio infrastructure. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $3,100.00 | $3,100.00 | $3,100.00 |
Wheatstone IP88a. Necessary hardware to fully transition one studio from analog audio to IP-compatible audio |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 |
Three AASTRA 6739I Voice over IP phones ($360/phone). For executive office, and two broadcast studios. current phone are breaking and are beyond economical repair |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
CAT-6 cable ends. Making all the necessary cable is more economical than buying it (pack of 100) |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
Two 1000' CAT-6 cable spools to complete the project. ($260/each) |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,326.00 | $1,326.00 | $1,326.00 |
StudioHUB to analog audio connector adapter. (90 adapters needed, pair per audio source (turntable, CD player, etc) |
| Sub-Total | $3,026.00 | $3,026.00 | $3,026.00 |
Rentals
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Rental Facilities (+) | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Two live DJ events per semester ($200/event). Revenue goes towards promotion for future events. |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Truck rental for transporting equipment for Buggy broadcast during Spring Carnival |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Generator rental for remote-powered speakers during Buggy coverage |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Emergency equipment rental in event of transmitter-related failure |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $0.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
You forgot to budget for the golf cart you rent every year without our permission |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Fund the golf cart from outside funding sources; appeal denied. Share with SCC |
| Sub-Total | $1,265.00 | $1,265.00 | $1,265.00 |
Professional Consulting
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ops-Professional Services and Performers (+) | $9,200.00 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
Engineering consulting fees for external engineering assistance, including major equipment failures, annual safety inspection of antenna system & mast / tower, RF field strength limit compliance testing Appeal with more information on why this costs this much, and why you've never actually paid this expense; appeal granted in part to 5,000 based on the confirmed 3500 in expenses so far. If you need more than 5000, please seek a senate special allocation, and list out a breakdown of this line item in next year's budget |
| Ops-Charges, Fees and Fines (+) | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
Legal consulting fees for FCC-related issues, including station license renewal guidance / legal filings, biennial FCC Ownership Report filing, and Emergency Alert System compliance |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $2,034.00 | $0.00 |
When reveiwing this budget, it is obvious to the JFC that the budget you submit is in no way the budget that you operate under. We are disappointed to see this lack of transparency, and as such, will be charging you a fee of 20% of your subsidy; appeal granted. Thanks for the increased transparency |
| Sub-Total | $12,000.00 | $766.00 | $7,800.00 |
By Object Code
| Object Code | Requested | Recommended | Final | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | 2x Ultimate Support speaker stands to replace regularly broken speaker stands we use for Buggy, public WRCT events, and rent out to other organizations. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | Headphone consumables (replacement cables and earpads) for AKG studio headphones -- these are in constant use by DJs, producers and guests and see accelerated wear and tear. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $400.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Replacement mic stands -- 4x K&M telescoping stand @ $100 each. Since this equipment is used daily by PA hosts and live bands these are frequently damaged and need to be replaced. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Two replacement flight cases for WRCT PA system & rentals. These cases are used to protect and transport the numerous speakers and equiptment we use for live DJ events, the Buggy broadcast, and rentals. They are subject to large amounts of wear and tear yearly. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | Wheatstone E4-12-8Fader sound console. Respects audio over IP standards. Part of an ongoing project to modernize studio infrastructure. |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $3,100.00 | $3,100.00 | $3,100.00 | Wheatstone IP88a. Necessary hardware to fully transition one studio from analog audio to IP-compatible audio |
| Capital Expense Fund (+) | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | Pyle 12-plug pro audio cable tester for verifying cables made in engineering staff |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $350.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Tools - We service and maintain the majority of our own equipment. This requires general tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc) as well as specialized devices (cable testers, crimpers, soldering irons, etc) which need regular replacement as they wear out. |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Screen printing supplies -- we hope to spend less on printing services by printing some of the event posters ourselves. |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,500.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Purchase of CDs, rereleases, and box sets not acquired through promotional channels in 2013-2014 academic year. |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,500.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Purchase of vinyl albums and rereleases, box sets not acquired through promotional channels in 2013-2014 academic year |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | Three AASTRA 6739I Voice over IP phones ($360/phone). For executive office, and two broadcast studios. current phone are breaking and are beyond economical repair |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | CAT-6 cable ends. Making all the necessary cable is more economical than buying it (pack of 100) |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 | Two 1000' CAT-6 cable spools to complete the project. ($260/each) |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment (+) | $1,326.00 | $1,326.00 | $1,326.00 | StudioHUB to analog audio connector adapter. (90 adapters needed, pair per audio source (turntable, CD player, etc) |
| Equip-Uniforms (+) | $1,108.00 | $1,108.00 | $1,108.00 | T-shirts for sale to WRCT staff and general public (two runs annually, 100 shirts @ approx. $5 / shirt, plus printing and ink + film fees) |
| Food Recruitment (+) | $700.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Catering during WRCT Babby Ball fall recruitment event. Approx. 100 CMU students attended in Fall 2012. (underwriting covers catering for other spring/fall events. |
| Food-Refreshments for General Body Meetings (+) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $416.00 | Food and drink (pizza / soda) for nine (9) mandatory monthly general body meetings. These meetings are required to disseminate information to station members. Average approx. attendance is 60 for Fall 2012 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $135.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | Bi-annual run of WRCT business cards -- contains station contact information for use at conferences and on-site events (sports broadcasts, live remote events, etc.) |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $2,100.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Advertisements in The Tartan and City Paper for WRCT flagship events -- Anatomy of the Ear, Massive Music Weekend, Fall / Spring air schedules, WRCT Fall / Spring Dance Party |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $200.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | Semesterly promotional fliers and WRCT information packets for activities fair & general recruiting |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $400.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 | Semesterly on-air schedule posters for placement at CMU, U.Pitt and other local college / community locations |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $600.00 | $0.00 | $600.00 | Promotional posters for large WRCT annual events (AotE, MMW, WRCT Dance Parties, Buggy broadcast) |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity (+) | $545.00 | $545.00 | $545.00 | Annual run of WRCT bumper stickers for sale and station promotion |
| Ops-Charges, Fees and Fines (+) | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | Legal consulting fees for FCC-related issues, including station license renewal guidance / legal filings, biennial FCC Ownership Report filing, and Emergency Alert System compliance |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $220.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Speaker repair -- Estimated parts + labor for repair of JBL EON-15-G2 loudspeaker used for Buggy broadcasts |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $0.00 | $750.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $600.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Turntable repair budget -- estimate of annual required repairs: 3 units @ $200 / unit parts + labor (repair estimate based on prior repairs) |
| Ops-Equipment Repair (+) | $920.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | CD player repair budget -- our CD players in Air and Master Control Room studios are in near-constant use and several units require repair annually. Estimate needed repair of 4 units at $230 per unit based on prior work. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | CD-R spindles for recording of Public Affairs programming and live band performances. WRCT airs nearly 30 hours of Public Affairs programming per week, much of which is burned to CD media for public affairs hosts / guests. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 | Toner for two laser printers ($81/cartridge) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Ballpoint pens for general office work |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | Other consumable supplies including staples and paperclips |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 8.5"x11" printer paper for Executive Office & Master Control Room printers |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | DVD-R discs for lossless production archival of Public Affairs content -- archival to burned media is more cost-efficient per GB than active (online disk) storage for archival. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $540.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 | Six turntable styli to replace needles regularly used on turntables deployed in the station and available to rent. ($90/stylus) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | Twenty 45rpm record adapters to replace ones regularly missing from turntables. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Ten 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapters to replace ones regularly missing from headphone jacks. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | Hanging file folder set for reorganization of current staff contact information, DJ & Production clearance tests and other station logs |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Pens for marking new music |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Colored vinyl tape for color-coding music in record library |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Duct tape for color-coding record library music and for staging / repair use |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $50.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Permanent markers for marking CDs and albums as WRCT property (WRCT receives over 800 new albums per year that need to be marked) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $312.00 | $312.00 | $312.00 | Set of Smead A-Z adhesive letter label set for vinyl alphabetization and music organization in record library -- 26 letter packs @ $12 / 500ct. pack) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | CD-R spindles for burning digitally released singles to CDs to be played on air. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $18.00 | $17.50 | $17.50 | Scotch tape for affixing album review cards to CDs and for general office use |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $50.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Avery printable adhesive labels for record library music organization & tagging |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Index cards for music reviews and NFAP (Not for AirPlay) warnings |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $255.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 | WRCT letterhead for official communications with music promoters and external vendors; letterhead contains full station contact information and address |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | Gaffer's tape for cable management / weatherproofing at outdoor live broadcast events including sports coverage and buggy broadcast production; 6 rolls @ $15 / ea. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $250.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Batteries (alkaline and rechargeables) for station clocks, test equipment, wireless microphones, flashlights, portable recording equipment, portable radios and other station electronics. |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | Electrical tape for engineering use (wire repair, etc.) |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | DeoxIT contact cleaner and other lubricants, solvents for equipment maintenance |
| Ops-General Supplies (+) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Replacement fuses for outboard sound gear and engineering test equipment |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Copies of Fall, Spring/Summer Air Shift Proposals and Massive Music Weekend signup sheets |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | Copies of daily station operator and program logs for logging of air operators, transmitter telemetry and aired programs, as required by FCC regulations |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. (+) | $250.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Copies of station training materials, WRCT station member manuals, and clearance tests for prospective members and current DJs / Producers |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses (+) | $696.00 | $696.00 | $696.00 | Fiber-optic link -- provides required infrastructure uplink from WRCT studios to transmitter site and Emergency Alert System (EAS) downlink ($58 / month) |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses (+) | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | Dry pair copper loop -- telemetry link for FCC-mandated transmitter control at WRCT tower site ($7 / month) |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses (+) | $35.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | godaddy.com annual domain name renewal for wrct.org |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $75.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Mailing costs for promotional material and communication with music distributors |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | Mailing costs for external merchandise sales on WRCT.org |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $300.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Estimated freight charges for drop-shipped equipment and return shipping on external equipment repairs (turntables, CD players, etc.) |
| Ops-Postal Services (+) | $345.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Estimated shipping and handling costs for FY2014 equipment purchases |
| Ops-Professional Services and Performers (+) | $9,200.00 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 | Engineering consulting fees for external engineering assistance, including major equipment failures, annual safety inspection of antenna system & mast / tower, RF field strength limit compliance testing |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | ASCAP annual fee for broadcasting ASCAP-licensed music |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | SESAC annual fee for broadcasting SESAC-licensed music |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | National Federation of Community Broadcasters (1% of income, $250 minimum) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Pacifica Radio fee for syndication of "Democracy Now!" and "Free Speech Radio News" daily broadcasts |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) annual dues |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. membership dues |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | Wind River Big Book Project (required for FCC public file updates) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $395.00 | $395.00 | $395.00 | College Music Journal subscription (submission fee for radio charts and statistics -- needed to receive free music from promoters) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 | FCC rules updates from Pike and Fischer (legal information clearinghouse) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | SoundExchange annual webcasting license fees, $500 minimum for educational stations |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $3,250.00 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 | 100% of airfare for 8-10 to cover Tartans away football/basketball games throughout the country (including potential tournament/postseason coverage) |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $4,250.00 | $0.00 | $1,050.00 | 100% of lodging expenses for coverage of Tartans away football / basketball games throughout the country (incl. potential tournament / postseason coverage). Since the Tartans have changed conferences, majority of the games are away from CMU. |
| Ops-Program Expenses (+) | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $600.00 | SXSW conference registration (4 people $750) |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 | Truck rental for transporting equipment for Buggy broadcast during Spring Carnival |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | Generator rental for remote-powered speakers during Buggy coverage |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | Emergency equipment rental in event of transmitter-related failure |
| Ops-Rental Equipment (+) | $0.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | |
| Ops-Rental Facilities (+) | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | Two live DJ events per semester ($200/event). Revenue goes towards promotion for future events. |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | CMU on-campus telephone line fees ($105 / month * 12 months) |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $1,680.00 | $1,680.00 | $1,680.00 | Verizon off-campus telephone line fees ($140 / month * 12 months) |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | Long distance charges -- covers outgoing long distance business calls required to broadcast football and basketball away games; ~$10 / month |
| Ops-Telecommunications (+) | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 | Verizon voicemail service for WRCT business line; $12 / month |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $3,000.00 | $600.00 | |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Proceeds from live semesterly DJ events |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $700.00 | $0.00 | |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income (-) | $0.00 | $2,034.00 | $0.00 | |
| Revenue-Outside Funding (-) | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | Underwriting from local and national companies. (majority of our underwriting exchanges consumable goods for our services. These goods cannot be represented in our organization's revenue). |
| Revenue-Outside Funding (-) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Donations from Pittsburgh Campaign for Democracy Now through WRCT Radio Incorporated. |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | Estimated revenue from DJ equipment rentals (speakers, DJ mixer, turnables, CD players & other equipment) |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) | $800.00 | $1,653.00 | $1,653.00 | Proceeds from WRCT t-shirt and bumper sticker sales to students and community members through events and through our merchandise page. |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income (-) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $150.00 | |
| Travel-Airfare Domestic (+) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $750.00 | 100% of airfare for 4 people to Austin Texas for attendance at South by Southwest (SXSW) annual music, film, and interactive conference. |
| Travel-Hotel and Lodging (+) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,200.00 | 100% of lodging for attendance at SXSW annual conference -- 2 rooms, 5 nights @ $100/night (there are no places to stay for $60/night during this conference) |
By Ocode
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund | $16,285.00 |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment | $6,576.00 |
| Equip-Uniforms | $1,108.00 |
| Food Recruitment | $700.00 |
| Food-Refreshments for General Body Meetings | $1,000.00 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity | $3,980.00 |
| Ops-Charges, Fees and Fines | $2,800.00 |
| Ops-Equipment Repair | $1,740.00 |
| Ops-General Supplies | $2,370.00 |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. | $640.00 |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses | $815.00 |
| Ops-Postal Services | $760.00 |
| Ops-Professional Services and Performers | $9,200.00 |
| Ops-Program Expenses | $16,295.00 |
| Ops-Rental Equipment | $865.00 |
| Ops-Rental Facilities | $400.00 |
| Ops-Telecommunications | $3,204.00 |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income | $300.00 |
| Revenue-Outside Funding | $2,500.00 |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income | $1,050.00 |
| Travel-Airfare Domestic | $1,000.00 |
| Travel-Hotel and Lodging | $1,000.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund | $16,085.00 |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment | $3,726.00 |
| Equip-Uniforms | $1,108.00 |
| Food Recruitment | $100.00 |
| Food-Refreshments for General Body Meetings | $1,000.00 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity | $930.00 |
| Ops-Charges, Fees and Fines | $2,800.00 |
| Ops-Equipment Repair | $750.00 |
| Ops-General Supplies | $1,824.50 |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. | $390.00 |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses | $780.00 |
| Ops-Postal Services | $70.00 |
| Ops-Professional Services and Performers | $0.00 |
| Ops-Program Expenses | $8,795.00 |
| Ops-Rental Equipment | $1,075.00 |
| Ops-Rental Facilities | $400.00 |
| Ops-Telecommunications | $3,204.00 |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income | $6,244.00 |
| Revenue-Outside Funding | $2,500.00 |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income | $1,903.00 |
| Travel-Airfare Domestic | $1,000.00 |
| Travel-Hotel and Lodging | $1,000.00 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expense Fund | $16,085.00 |
| Equip-Non-Capital Equipment | $4,226.00 |
| Equip-Uniforms | $1,108.00 |
| Food Recruitment | $100.00 |
| Food-Refreshments for General Body Meetings | $416.00 |
| Ops-Advertising and Publicity | $1,730.00 |
| Ops-Charges, Fees and Fines | $2,800.00 |
| Ops-Equipment Repair | $1,000.00 |
| Ops-General Supplies | $1,904.50 |
| Ops-Non-Promotional Paper, Printing, and Pub. | $390.00 |
| Ops-Operational Computing Expenses | $780.00 |
| Ops-Postal Services | $70.00 |
| Ops-Professional Services and Performers | $5,000.00 |
| Ops-Program Expenses | $9,445.00 |
| Ops-Rental Equipment | $1,075.00 |
| Ops-Rental Facilities | $400.00 |
| Ops-Telecommunications | $3,204.00 |
| Revenue-Donations/Other Income | $1,110.00 |
| Revenue-Outside Funding | $2,500.00 |
| Revenue-Rental and Sales Income | $2,053.00 |
| Travel-Airfare Domestic | $750.00 |
| Travel-Hotel and Lodging | $1,200.00 |
Summary
| Requested | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $54,453.00 |
| Capital | $16,285.00 |
| Revenue | ($3,850.00) |
| Final | $50,603.00 |
| Recommended | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $28,952.50 |
| Capital | $16,085.00 |
| Revenue | ($10,647.00) |
| Final | $18,305.50 |
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Expenditures | $35,598.50 |
| Capital | $16,085.00 |
| Revenue | ($5,663.00) |
| Debt | ($0.00) |
| Rollover | ($12,700.00) |
| Total Subsidy | $29,935.50 |
| FY14 Starting Balance | $42,635.50 |
Debt/Rollover Explanation:
To be used for Warner Hall AC Units & Power Feasibility testing