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Union City votes to proceed with Broadband Ready Communities application, names EACOG municipal champion
Summary
Council authorized proceeding with the Broadband Ready Communities application and named the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) as the Borough’s Municipal Broadband Champion, and agreed to hold the required public meeting to allow additional ISPs to participate.
Union City Borough Council unanimously approved proceeding with an application for the Broadband Ready Communities designation and authorized the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) to serve as the Borough’s Municipal Broadband Champion.
The resolution, recommended by staff and the Erie Area COG, authorizes EACOG to lead the application process and sets the stage for a public meeting required by the program. Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Joyce seconded the motion to proceed; the motion carried unanimously.
The minutes state the designation creates opportunities for new internet service providers to enter the borough and indicated the borough’s permitting requirements already align with the program’s recommendations. A date for the public meeting was not specified in the minutes; staff were directed to proceed with the public‑meeting process and the application.
