The Chicago City Council approved the 2026 budget and scope of services for Special Service Area (SSA) #50, which covers the Calumet Heights and Avalon Park neighborhoods. The ordinance authorizes a property tax levy of $840,990 for the 2025 tax year to fund services in 2026. The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce will continue to serve as the Service Provider, managing programs related to customer attraction, public way aesthetics, economic development, and public safety. The budget allocates funds for services including public way maintenance, business development initiatives, and safety programs. The ordinance was passed by the City Council on November 14, 2025.