Hillsborough County Commission

ZooTampa is looking to improve wildlife conservation efforts and guest experiences after receiving $75 million in CIT funds.

The partnership was announced two days after the Hillsborough County Commission selected the Tampa Sports Authority as owner’s representative for the local governments.

The total collected from the $100 citations from July 2025 through June 2026 amounted to around $10.3 million.

The board agreed to take up contract obligations on Nov. 12, including changes to four CRAs and the Community Benefits Agreement. The continuances won't undo any provisions of the stadium deal.

Regulations go into effect in January. This includes requiring owners to register their property with the county and pay an annual fee.

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Some members of the Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission cited the economic impact a new Rays stadium and development in Tampa would have on the region, while others questioned the financial hit and terms of the agreement.

The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 on Friday in favor of a new stadium and mixed-use development for the Tampa Bay Rays on Hillsborough College property in Tampa. It follows approval by the Tampa City Council a day earlier.

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The 4-3 vote came near the end of an eight-hour meeting. The Hillsborough County Commission has a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday to take up what has become a fluid "final" financing agreement.

The college's trustees approved hiring a project management firm to serve as the owner’s representative if construction takes place. The board also amended its capital improvement plan to include $50 million allocated by the state for the project.

The county had been in “continuous discussions” with the Rays and Tampa before the documents were finalized. Meantime, the Rays' issued commitments to the region tied to the stadium plan.