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On motion of TRUSTEE ---, seconded by TRUSTEE ---, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton- on- Hudson, New York with a - vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson (“the Village”) recognizes the critical importance of a diverse and adequate housing supply to support its economic vitality and community well-being; WHEREAS, the 2003 Comprehensive Plan, the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment highlight the need for increased housing options, including multi-family, affordable, and mixed-use developments, to address the growing needs of seniors, families and the workforce; and WHEREAS, the Westchester Housing Needs Assessment and the Croton Housing Taskforce Report of November 2021, indicated a substantial number of households (200 renter and 345 owner) being severely cost-burdened (spending over 50% of income on housing); and WHEREAS, the Village declared a housing emergency under the New York State Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (ETPA) in 2003 and 2024; and the current vacancy rate for rental housing accommodations remains under 5%, indicating a continued housing emergency; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to proactively manage and guide housing development to ensure sustainable growth that aligns with its comprehensive planning goals and infrastructure capacity, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby sets a housing unit growth target of 10% over a 10-year period, with a base year of 2020, aiming for a maximum growth of 11% over the same 10-year period; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village encourages the development of diverse housing types, including multi-family, single-family, market-rate, affordable, and mixed- use units, in alignment with the goals of increasing housing access, choice, and opportunity; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board of Trustees intends to arrange for a holistic review and update of the Comprehensive Plan following the 2030 decennial census, leveraging the most current demographic and housing data to inform future planning decisions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Manager and relevant departments are directed to monitor housing unit growth against these targets and to report periodically to the Board of Trustees on progress and any necessary adjustments.