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Union City to consider applying for 'Broadband Ready' designation, appoint Erie Area COG as champion
Summary
Union City Borough's July 23 agenda includes a resolution to apply for 'Broadband Ready' designation and to appoint the Erie Area Council of Governments (Erie Area COG) as the municipal broadband champion; the posted agenda lists the motion but does not include the resolution text or implementation details.
Union City Borough Council's posted agenda for its July 23, 2024 meeting includes a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the borough to apply for a 'Broadband Ready' community designation and to appoint Erie Area Council of Governments (Erie Area COG) as the borough's municipal broadband champion.
The item appears on the agenda as a single motion; the posted text does not include the resolution language, any timeline for the application, funding commitments, or a proposed contract with Erie Area COG. The agenda also notes a public meeting on broadband scheduled for 5:45 p.m. the same evening, before the regular 6:00 p.m. council meeting.
If adopted, the resolution would formalize the borough's intent to pursue the designation and to designate a regional partner to coordinate the application and outreach. The posted agenda contains no information on anticipated costs, milestones, or whether the appointment of Erie Area COG includes any contractual obligations.
The council is scheduled to consider the resolution at its July 23 meeting; the posted agenda lists the motion but provides no vote results or further details. Public comment specifically on broadband is listed in the 5:45 p.m. item prior to the regular meeting.
