Health District Board Slated to Act on BSL-3 Lab Contract, Mesquite Lease, and FY2026 Budget Augmentation
The Southern Nevada Health District had a full slate of committee and board meetings the week of July 20, 2026. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, this roundup reports what was on each agenda; confirmed outcomes will follow once approved minutes are posted.
Board of Health: BSL-3 Lab, Mesquite Lease, Nurse Liaison Agreement
The Southern Nevada District Board of Health was scheduled to meet July 23, 2026, with several consequential items on its agenda.
- **Petition #01-27:** An amendment to the Korte Construction contract for utility components of a new BSL-3 public health laboratory at 700 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.
- **Petition #02-27:** An interlocal lease agreement for the Jimmie Hughes Campus at 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite.
- **Petition #03-27:** Amendment No. 1 with Clark County for Public Health Nurse Liaison Services, covering July 2026 through June 2028.
- **Public hearing:** A variance request to replace a septic system that encroaches on a neighbor's property at 5785 N. Tee Pee Ln., Las Vegas.
- **Election of officers:** Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for a one-year term starting July 1, 2026.
The agenda also listed updates on West Nile surveillance and the procurement process.
Governing Board: FY2026 Budget Augmentation and 340B Pharmacy Policies
The Southern Nevada Community Health Center Governing Board was set to meet July 21, 2026. Agenda items included:
- Augmentation to the Southern Nevada Community Health FY2026 Budget.
- May 2026 year-to-date financial report.
- Pharmacy 340B policies covering duplicate discounts, patient eligibility, compliance, entity eligibility, and inventory management.
- Updates to Board Governance Policies BGP-001 (Meeting Agenda) and BGP-002 (Public Comment).
- Progress of strategic plan goals for CY26.
No vote tallies or dollar amounts were available in the agenda materials provided.
Finance & Audit Committee
On July 20, 2026, the Finance & Audit Committee was scheduled to approve minutes from its June 15, 2026 meeting, review the May 2026 year-to-date financial report, discuss the FY2026 budget augmentation, and prepare recommendations for the Governing Board's July 21 session.
Strategic Planning Committee
Also on July 20, 2026, the Strategic Planning Committee was set to meet via Microsoft Teams. The agenda included approval of minutes from January 14, 2025; nomination of a committee chair; discussion of progress on CY26 strategic plan goals; and approval of recommendations to the Governing Board for July 21, 2026.
Coming Up
Three Southern Nevada Health District meetings are scheduled for August 5, 2026:
- **Drug/Device/Protocol Committee:** Agenda posted and available for download on the District's website. Minutes will be posted after approval, and video recordings within ten business days.
- **Medical Advisory Board:** Scheduled to meet, but the posted agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a list of past meetings. No specific items are listed.
- **Education Committee:** Listed on the meeting schedule, but no agenda items are provided.
Residents can download agendas from the Southern Nevada Health District website. Approved minutes and video recordings are typically posted after each meeting.