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Hillsborough County approves design deal for indoor sports facility at MOSI site, staff says repurposing would save $15 million
Summary
County staff told commissioners repurposing the county-owned MOSI redevelopment site for an indoor sports facility would save $15 million and cost an estimated $70.7 million; the board approved an interlocal agreement with the Tampa Sports Authority for design work and staff aims to open the facility by 2028.
County staff reported that repurposing the county-owned site now used for the Museum of Science & Industry redevelopment could cut roughly $15 million from project costs and that the total estimated cost would be $70,700,000, a Hillsborough County communications representative said following the Board of County Commissioners meeting Oct. 15.
"Staff reported that repurposing the county owned site would save $15,000,000, and the total estimated cost for the project would be 70,700,000," said Katie, a Hillsborough County communications and digital media staff member summarizing the meeting. She said a majority of the funding has 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 move the project forward. According to the summary provided at the meeting, staff has set a goal to open the facility by 2028 and will provide updates as key milestones are reached.
The county did not provide vote tallies, mover/second information, or a detailed funding breakdown in the meeting recap. The communications summary did not include scheduled construction timelines, the precise source-by-source funding plan, or details about operating plans; the county's project documents and future staff reports are likely to include that information.
