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Union City to pursue 'Broadband Ready' designation; council approves public meeting and EACOG sponsorship
Summary
Council authorized moving forward with a Broadband Ready Communities application and designated the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) as municipal broadband champion; the decision clears the way for a public meeting and outreach to ISPs.
Council voted unanimously to proceed with the process required for Broadband Ready Communities designation, including passing a resolution that would authorize the Erie Area Council of Governments to serve as the municipal broadband champion. Borough Manager Cindy Wells explained that the designation creates opportunities for additional internet service providers to consider deploying in the borough and that current permitting requirements are within recommended standards.
Councilor Kerns moved to proceed with the public meeting and resolution to receive the designation, and Councilor Joyce seconded the motion. The council carried the motion unanimously, authorizing staff to schedule the required public meeting and to work with EACOG on the application process.
The council did not commit funding for construction or contracts with providers; the action authorizes participation in a state or regional readiness program and outreach steps only.
