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Union City adopts resolution to seek Broadband Ready Community designation, appoints Erie Area COG
Summary
Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing application to the PBDA for Broadband Ready Community designation and named Erie Area Council of Governments as the borough's municipal broadband champion; a preceding public meeting drew no members of the public.
Union City Borough Council on July 23 voted unanimously to adopt a resolution authorizing an application to the PBDA for Broadband Ready Community designation and to appoint the Erie Area Council of Governments as the borough’s municipal broadband champion.
Borough staff held a public meeting about the Broadband Ready Community effort prior to the council session; minutes record that no members of the public attended. Councilor James Kerns moved to adopt the resolution and Councilor Melissa Winkler seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
The resolution authorizes staff to pursue the PBDA designation and to work with the Erie Area Council of Governments to represent the borough as the municipal broadband champion during the application process. The minutes do not specify funding sources or an application timeline; the borough manager or the appointed champion are expected to provide next steps.
