The report requests the Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of the 2026 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District (EMSD) work plan and budget. The EMSD, established in 1990, provides enhanced public services in downtown Phoenix, generally bounded by Fillmore and Garfield streets, 7th Street, 3rd Avenue, and the railroad tracks south of Jackson Street, encompassing approximately 742 parcels. These services are funded through assessments on property owners within the district. Downtown Phoenix, Inc. (DPI) is contracted to implement the work plan, which encompasses various business improvement and development services. The proposed budget for calendar year 2026 is $5,240,953, reflecting a 5.02 percent increase from the 2025 budget to cover rising operational costs. This action represents the first of three annual City Council approvals required for the EMSD budget and assessments.