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CANNABIS
With the upcoming legalization of cannabis on October 17th 2018, Ahousaht Chief and Council will engage in the development of policies on the consumption and cultivation of cannabis on or in any Ahousaht property including buildings, and rental apartments. Ahousaht Chief and Council wants to ensure the protection, safety, and well-being of our members.
With the upcoming legalization of cannabis on October 17th 2018, Ahousaht Chief and Council will engage in the development of policies on the consumption and cultivation of cannabis on or in any Ahousaht property including buildings, and rental apartments. Ahousaht Chief and Council wants to ensure the protection, safety, and well-being of our members.
Approved Projects |
Budget |
Start Date |
End Date |
Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Sep2018: design is nearing final stages and approval from ISC; Construction tender estimated to be posted fall/winter 2018 |
$13,500,000 |
Feb 2016 |
Completed |
Anderson Creek Water Line Sep2018: Hazelwood begins work on line replacement |
$3,000,000 |
2018 |
Completed |
Solid Waste Inflow & Infiltration Sep2018 Timed with WWTP, NTC, Opus and Ahousaht working with DFO on mitigation of eel grass beds in inlet |
$345,000 |
2018 |
Completed |
First Six Plex MOVED IN SEPT 1, 2018 Under Budget Sep2018 Second and Third Sixplexes arriving in Sept 2018 from Ma?as Housing, a First Nation owned and operated builder. |
$3,750,000 |
2017 Jan |
2019 |
Four Unit Teacherage COMPLETED Under Budget |
$731,500 |
2016 Oct |
2018 |
Roads Paved & Drainage Sep2018: Associated Engineering put together a design proposal for ISC approval that outlined this project in 17 phases. ISC has assured Ahousaht that it will pay for at least one phase per year with the possibility of one to two additional phases added each fiscal year (up to three phases per fiscal year). |
$5,500,000 |
In process |
In process |
Telus High Speed Internet Sept 2018 Exterior Cabling is completed to all houses and buildings in Maaqtusiis with internal connectivity aiming to be completed by end of Sept 2018. Microwave internet transmitter was upgraded between Tofino sending tower and Ahousaht receiving antennae. Monthly Package Pricing: Bronze: 3mb down, 1mb up - 100 gig data $35+ (Standard Definition) Silver: 7mb down, 3mb up - 200 gig data $60+ (High Definition 720) Gold: 10mb down, 3mb up - 340 gig data $90+ (Ultra High Def 1280+Gaming) Titanium: 15mb down, 4mb up - 340 gig data $150+ (4k, Gaming, Video) Extra charges will apply for going over data limits |
$850,000 |
2017 Mar |
2018 |
Chachimhyiip Expansion & Seismic Upgrade This is still in the pre-design phase. |
$3,000,000 |
TBD |
TBD |
Main Dock Power & Lighting Feb 2018: Completed. |
$150,000 |
2016 Oct |
COMPLETE |
School Gym Seismic Upgrade This is still in the pre-design phase |
$810,000 |
TBD |
TBD |
Elementary School New Roof This is still in the pre-design phase |
$1,350,000 |
TBD |
TBD |
Skateboard Park All work is now down. Landscaping to be completed. |
$150,000 |
2016 Sep |
2017 Jun |
School Backstop and Goal Posts This is completed. |
$65,000 |
2017 Mar |
COMPLETE |
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) Working phase of the plan is now complete. Next phase is to create the working plan for the community to help design and implement. |
$50,000+ |
2016 March |
2018+ |
New cemetery Sept2018 Block A, DL 1370 is partly logged so that construction can begin preparing the site. |
Apprx $100,000 |
2018 Spring |
2019 |
New Health Plan Joint Standing Committee of the Doctors of BC is working with Ahousaht Chachimhyiip on an expanded health plan. |
$475,000 |
2017Sept |
2019+ |
| old_village_roads_phasing_plan_20170727.pdf |
| ahousaht_ccp_terms_of_reference_draft_20171009.pdf |
Additional Projects Ahousaht is working with INAC on funding:
- New Elementary School Feasibility Study - AEA is in process of selecting an organization to perform the study.
- New Fire Truck & Emergency Gear & Emergency Center
- New Subdivision Development Feasibility Study
- Thunderbird Hall Upgrades
- Funding for Private Home Owners
- Renovations for Rentals (ie RRAP)
- Spiritual Place
- Adult Learning Center & Library
- Community Resource Center
- Seniors Lodging
- Long Term Care Facility
- Women and Children Safe Home
- Other Administrative Highlights:
- BMO supports Ahousaht banking for third out of three years - this means our accounts, cash flow, and line of credit are all being used properly and within the parameters of our banking agreement.
- Ahousaht Financial Law: Ahousaht 5 year financial plan - Ahousaht Managers are working on developing their specific needs operations budget for the community needs today, tomorrow and for years to come. Our goal is to NOT accept what is offered to us, but to insist on what is needed to THRIVE, not just survive.
- Ahousaht ARFA Renewal
- part 1) Ahousaht cannot borrow unless that loan is offset by revenue and the net difference is positive to Ahousaht
- part 2) Ahousaht must always have a professionally certified accountant in the Director of Finance position
- Starting October 2017 Ahousaht Chief, ED/CFO and Manager of Administration will be directly involved in the renewal of the community's block finance renewal with INAC.
- Jordan's Principle:
- Collaborating with our funders, Ahousaht is looking at augmenting our health, social wellness and other areas to better take care of children in need, and by default, the families of those children
