Fishers Board of Health Meeting: 10/29/2026

The Fishers Board of Health meeting on October 29, 2026, included approval of the Community Health Improvement Plan and department strategic plan. Staff reported that through the third quarter the department had spent about $1.2 million in operating funds and nearly $860,000 in HFI funds, with approximately $600,000 remaining to spend by year-end, largely for payroll and vaccines. Revenue was nearly $600,000 against an annual goal of $804,000, with clinic activity trending above target. The department also reported applying for a $50,000 NACHO planning grant for overdose referral processes; the award decision was expected by November 24, and funding had not yet been confirmed.

The board discussed pool-permit fees as a way to improve recovery of the program’s estimated $53,000 annual operating cost. Staff presented possible increases, and members favored considering a larger increase for annual permits and a smaller one for seasonal permits, which affect many HOAs. No fee change was approved at the meeting; staff will take the feedback forward, and City Council approval would be required for any increase. No contract awards or purchasing approvals were identified.