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Tampa City Council narrowly approves plan to finance Rays ballpark

Tampa City Council passed a resolution on financing the city's $80 million share for the Rays ballpark project.

Oct 16, 2026, 1:02 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The Tampa City Council approved a resolution related to financing the city's $80 million commitment to the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark project, WFLA reported.

The vote was close, passing 4-3 after an initial 3-3 tie when one council member was absent due to illness, according to WFLA.

The resolution outlines how the city might fund its portion of the ballpark costs, a key step in moving the project forward.

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WFLA 8: Tampa advances Rays ballpark financing plan in narrow 4-3 vote

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