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Hillsborough County to negotiate with Zoo Tampa on expansion funding, schedules public workshop on potential Tampa Bay Rays move
Summary
The board directed staff to begin negotiations with Zoo Tampa on a public‑private partnership aiming for a dollar‑for‑dollar funding match and a majority voted to schedule a public workshop to discuss a potential Tampa Bay Rays move to Hillsborough County, the county communications recap said.
Hillsborough County commissioners directed county staff to begin negotiations with Zoo Tampa on a public‑private partnership aimed at supporting future zoo expansion, county communications staff said.
Katie, with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media, said the recommended partnership should strive for a dollar‑for‑dollar match on any potential funding. The meeting summary did not provide a timeline, funding sources beyond the match goal, or vote tallies for the direction to begin negotiations.
Separately, a majority of commissioners voted to schedule a public workshop to discuss a potential Tampa Bay Rays move to Hillsborough County. The workshop is intended to provide a forum for discussion, questions and public transparency once more details are available, according to the meeting recap.
The meeting summary did not include details about potential stadium sites, financial commitments, or timelines; county communications directed residents to later public workshops and the county website for more information.
