On the 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:
WHEREAS, the Village originally acquired the parcel of land known as Mayo's Landing in 1945, designated on the tax map and tax assessment rolls of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson as Section 79.10 Block 1 Lot 14, to provide Croton residents with access to the Croton River for fishing and boating, and
WHEREAS, the entire parcel earned special protection as a Critical Environmental Area as part of SEQR protection adopted by the Westchester County Legislature because it is a natural setting, has recreational value and has an inherent ecological sensitivity to change that may be adversely affected by any change, and
WHEREAS, overuse of the area resulted in damage to vegetative ground cover and storm water runoff caused erosion on the slope, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees created the designation of Croton-on-Hudson Conservation Area to be awarded to a tract of land in order to ensure the protection of its natural features, cultural heritage and wildlife by establishing policies that limit or prevent detrimental activity in the sensitive area, and
WHEREAS, the parcel represents a unique resource, providing access to the Croton River for fishing and boating while creating a place to observe serenely the river and wildlife, that the Board desires to protect and preserve,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board designates Section 79.10 Block 1 Lot 14 as a Croton-on-Hudson Conservation Area, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to adequately protect the area the Village Board determined that a Village Parks ID or a valid NYS fishing license is required for access, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board directs the Village Manager to install signs identifying the site as a Croton-on-Hudson Conservation Area, limiting use to valid Village Parks ID or NYS fishing license holders, and listing all other regulations.
Date: May 21, 2007
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