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Union City moves to pursue ‘Broadband Ready Community’ designation with EACOG support
Summary
Council approved proceeding with a public meeting and resolution to apply for the Erie Area Council of Governments’ Broadband Ready Communities designation and authorized EACOG to serve as the borough's municipal broadband champion.
Union City Borough Council on July 9 voted unanimously to proceed with the public meeting and resolution needed to apply for the Broadband Ready Communities designation through the Erie Area Council of Governments (EACOG).
Borough staff described the EACOG program and said the resolution would authorize EACOG to act as the municipal broadband champion for the borough. Councilors were told the designation could create opportunities for additional internet service providers to enter the borough and expand options for residents; council members noted the borough’s permitting requirements already align with program recommendations.
Councilor Kerns moved and Councilor Joyce seconded a motion to proceed with the public meeting and resolution to receive the Broadband Ready Community designation; the motion carried unanimously.
Council did not specify a meeting date in the July 9 minutes; staff were directed to proceed with the next steps in the application process.
