Hillsborough County Approves Tampa Sports Authority for New Rays Ballpark Document Review
Hillsborough County commissioners have approved the Tampa Sports Authority to serve as the representative body for reviewing design and construction documents for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, a move that includes hiring a firm for approximately $300,000.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 16, 2026 — Hillsborough County commissioners have granted the Tampa Sports Authority the authority to oversee the review of design and construction documentation for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. This decision designates the Tampa Sports Authority as the primary representative body for this critical phase of the project.
The commissioners’ approval empowers the Tampa Sports Authority to act on behalf of the county in examining the detailed plans and construction documents associated with the new ballpark. This role is essential for ensuring that the project aligns with established standards and requirements before significant construction can proceed. The specific details of the proposed ballpark’s location or design remain subject to further review through this established process.
As part of this delegation, the Tampa Sports Authority will be responsible for engaging an external firm to assist with the extensive review. The budget allocated for hiring this firm is approximately $300,000. The identity of the specific firm that will be hired was not provided.
The approval signifies a key procedural step in the development of the proposed ballpark, entrusting the Tampa Sports Authority with a significant oversight responsibility. Further details regarding the timeline for document submission and review, as well as the selection process for the hired firm, are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by By Lizzy Alspach, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
