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Board approves up to $18M in tourist‑tax financing for Steinbrenner Field improvements; 6–1 vote
Summary
Commissioners authorized up to about $18 million in county-financed improvements at county‑owned George M. Steinbrenner Field to be paid from the fourth‑cent tourist development tax; the purchase agreement passed 6–1 with Commissioner Cameron Cepeda opposed.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted Oct. 15 to approve a purchase agreement with the New York Yankees for up to roughly $17.9 million in renovations at county‑owned George M. Steinbrenner Field, to be financed solely from the fourth‑cent tourist development tax.
Kevin Bridal, from management and budget, outlined the scope of proposed improvements…
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