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Union City adopts Broadband Ready Community resolution, designates Erie Area Council of Governments as municipal champion
Summary
Council unanimously adopted a resolution to apply for Broadband Ready Community designation and appointed the Erie Area Council of Governments as the borough's Municipal Broadband Champion; a preceding public meeting had no attendees.
Union City Borough Council on July 23 unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing an application to the PBDA for Broadband Ready Community designation and named the Erie Area Council of Governments to serve as the borough's Municipal Broadband Champion.
A public meeting regarding broadband was held earlier with no members of the public in attendance. Councilor James Kerns moved to adopt the resolution and Councilor Melissa Winkler seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
The minutes do not record further details about the scope of the application, specific broadband project plans, or funding sources; the action authorizes staff to pursue the designation and to work with the Erie Area Council of Governments as the regional partner.
Next steps: Borough staff will proceed with the application process in coordination with the Erie Area Council of Governments and the PBDA as applicable.
