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Union City Borough to consider Broadband Ready application, naming Erie Area COG municipal broadband champion
Summary
The agenda lists a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing application for Broadband Ready Community status and to appoint Erie Area COG as the municipal broadband champion; the agenda does not list application details, costs, or obligations.
Union City Borough's posted agenda for July 23, 2024 includes a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing application for the Broadband Ready Community designation and to appoint the Erie Area Council of Governments (Erie Area COG) as the municipal broadband champion.
The agenda language reads: 'MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY AND APPOINTING ERIE AREA COG AS THE MUNICIPAL BROADBAND CHAMPION FOR THE BOROUGH.' The posted agenda does not include an application packet, expected costs, or a description of the champion's proposed role and responsibilities; those details are listed as not specified.
Why it matters: Broadband Ready designation can simplify permitting and demonstrate municipal commitment to broadband expansion; naming a regional council of governments as champion typically centralizes coordination. The agenda also schedules a public meeting on broadband at 5:45 p.m. before the council meeting, which may offer public input prior to council action.
What to expect: Borough staff or the named champion may present background on the Broadband Ready program and any required municipal steps. The agenda frames the item as a motion, so council action could occur at the July 23 meeting; the posted agenda does not show a vote result or mover/second.
