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Union City agrees to pursue Broadband Ready Communities designation with EACOG
Summary
Council authorized moving forward with a public meeting and resolution to allow the Erie Area COG to serve as the borough’s municipal broadband champion and proceed with the Broadband Ready Communities application process.
Council agreed to proceed with the process to seek Broadband Ready Communities designation and to authorize the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG) to act as the borough’s municipal broadband champion.
Borough Manager Cindy Wells explained the Erie Area COG has been working on a Broadband Ready Communities initiative and the borough is required to hold a public meeting stating the resolution will be passed. The designation is intended to make the borough more attractive to internet service providers by aligning permitting and permitting standards with program recommendations.
Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Joyce seconded a motion to proceed with the public meeting and resolution; the motion carried unanimously. The minutes note that proceeding creates an opportunity for additional ISPs to consider service in the borough. The record does not list a date for the required public meeting or the resolution text; council asked that staff proceed with the process.
No costs, changes to permitting requirements beyond confirming current practices, or schedule were listed in the minutes.
