✅ Source Documents for Funding Gaps – With Links

Below are the key source documents and verified facts that show where Harrison Hot Springs faces long-term funding shortfalls. These are the official records residents can review for themselves.

1. Financial Plan & Capital Program

Documents (with links):

• 2025–2029 Financial Plan (Bylaw 1220)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Bylaw-1220---Financial-Plan-2025-2029.pdf

• Annual Financial Statements (2024) (full audited statements)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf

(If the Village moves this file, the “Plans, Reports & Strategies” index is here: https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/plans-reports-strategies)

2. Dike & Flood Mitigation Program

Documents (with links):

• UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Grant (Dike Upgrade)
  https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/local-news/bc-invests-5-million-in-harrison-lake-dike-project-7544554

• Provincial Flood Mitigation Funding Announcements
  https://northdeltareporter.com/2025/05/08/harrison-moves-forward-with-multi-million-dollar-dike-upgrade-project/

• Council Dike Design Presentation (April 2025)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Harrison-Dike-Council-Update-Apr-2025.pdf

• Official Dike Project Webpage (Village project page)
  https://getintoitharrison.ca/waterfront-dike-upgrade-project

3. Water & Sewer Systems

Documents (with links):

• Water/Sewer Reserve Balances – 2024 Financial Statements
  (same link as financials)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf

• Water Regulation & Fee Bylaw (incl. rates)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-01/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-February-20%2C-2024%29.pdf

• 2024 Drinking Water System Annual Report
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025.03.17-VHHS-Drinking-Water-System-Annual-Report-2024.pdf

• 2023 Drinking Water Report (for historical comparison)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-02/2024.02.16%20VHHS%20Drinking%20Water%20System%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdf

• Clean Water & Wastewater Fund (program overview)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/departments/public-works-utilities

4. Roads, Bridges, & Drainage

Documents (with links):

• Reserve Balances – 2024 Financial Statements
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf

• Growing Communities Fund Allocation (Province)
  (Provincial release — Harrison’s amount: $1.256M)
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MUNI0024-000368

• Miami River Bridge / Drainage Background
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/departments/public-works-utilities

• Historical Dike/Drainage As-Built Drawing Index (Province)
  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/air-land-water/water/integrated-flood-hazard-mgmt/as-built-dike-drawings-and-reports/har-om-m-2_villageofharrisonhotsprings.pdf

5. Community Amenities & Parks

Documents (with links):

• Parkland & Amenity Reserve Balances – 2024 Financials
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf

• Age-Friendly Grant (Example: 2023–2024)
  https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/local-news/harrison-officials-release-2023-annual-report-7372595

• Village “Plans, Reports & Strategies” Index (contains amenity-related reports)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/plans-reports-strategies

6. Tax Base & Revenue Fragility

Documents (with links):

• 2024 Financial Statements (Tax Revenue & Concentration)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/20241231---Village-of-Harrison-Hot-Springs---Financial-Statements-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf

• 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw (for rate structure)
  https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/media/2747

⭐ Summary

These documents all point to the same conclusion:
Harrison cannot replace or upgrade its infrastructure at required levels without continuous outside funding.
Local revenues and reserves do not match the size, age, or risk profile of the infrastructure the village owns.