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Hillsborough County to continue talks with Rays on proposed Tampa Bay ballpark; commissioners request more analysis
Summary
The Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously to continue discussions with the Tampa Bay Rays on a proposed ballpark and mixed‑use development at Hillsborough College, directing staff to seek a financial framework and return with independent analysis. Commissioners warned that funding, voter intent on CIT dollars and credit impacts must guide further work.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted Feb. 4 to continue negotiating with the Tampa Bay Rays’ ownership to determine whether a framework for a new ballpark and surrounding mixed‑use development can be agreed upon.
Chair Ken Hagan framed the vote as an early, transparent step: the county is awaiting additional information from the team, will commission independent validation of economic projections (AECOM was named as the consultant), and — if a term sheet emerges — present it for formal consideration by the board and required approvals by the city and Tampa Sports Authority.
“The team has floated the cost of the ballpark. It will be…
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