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County moves forward on MOSI redevelopment, approves design agreement for indoor sports facility
Summary
Commissioners received a report that repurposing the MOSI redevelopment site for an indoor sports facility would save $15,000,000 and estimated total costs at $70,700,000; the board approved an interlocal agreement with the Tampa Sports Authority for design services and staff aims to open the facility by 2028.
At the Oct. 15 meeting, Hillsborough County commissioners received a staff report recommending repurposing the county-owned Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) redevelopment site into an indoor sports facility. Staff reported the repurposing would save $15,000,000 and estimated the total project cost at $70,700,000; a majority of the funds have been identified in the county's community investment tax renewal.
The board approved an interlocal agreement with the Tampa Sports Authority for design services to advance the project. A commissioner described the proposed sports facility as a key component of the overall redevelopment of the county's 73-acre site and said it will drive visitation and economic growth. Staff set a goal to open the facility by 2028 and said updates will be provided as key milestones are reached.
The meeting recap did not provide vote tallies, mover/second names, or detailed budget line items beyond the savings and estimated cost figures cited by staff. The county communications recap indicated design services will proceed under the approved interlocal agreement.
