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Union City council agrees to pursue Broadband Ready Communities designation
Summary
Council voted unanimously to proceed with a public meeting and resolution to apply for the Erie Area COG Broadband Ready Communities designation and authorized EACOG to serve as municipal broadband champion to encourage more ISP options for residents.
Union City Council on July 9 authorized staff to proceed with a public meeting and to prepare a resolution to apply for the Erie Area COG (EACOG) Broadband Ready Communities designation.
Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Joyce seconded the motion to proceed; the motion carried unanimously. The resolution would authorize EACOG to serve as the borough’s Municipal Broadband Champion and begin the application process for the Broadband Ready Communities designation.
Council materials explained that the designation aligns local permitting requirements with EACOG recommendations and could create opportunities for additional internet service providers to enter the borough, potentially increasing competition and options for residents. No specific contracts or vendors were selected at the meeting; council agreed to proceed with the public meeting required by the program.
Staff did not provide a fiscal impact estimate at the meeting; council’s vote authorized the process and public outreach rather than committing borough funds to any particular build or vendor.
