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TAMPA, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.<\/p>

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Raymond James Stadium renovation package<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

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The Bucs must decide by January 2027 whether to extend their lease at the stadium for another five years.<\/p>

Possible upgrades include a large shaded structure for fans, upgraded premium seating areas and a new entertainment district.<\/p>

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Alan Clendenin serves as chair of the Tampa City Council and is also a board member for the Tampa Sports Authority. He said the partnership between the city and the Buccaneers has benefited both sides over the years.<\/p>

“They\u2019ve done really well for the city of Tampa, but Tampa\u2019s also done really well for the Bucs,” Clendenin said. “It\u2019s been a great cooperative relationship since the beginning, when taxpayers built Raymond James Stadium.”<\/p>

Clendenin says funding has already been approved for several improvements inside the stadium.<\/p>

Stadium improvements budgeted<\/h2>

What they’re saying:<\/p>

“We already have about $60 million worth of improvements budgeted for Raymond James Stadium to do upgrades,” Clendenin said. “That\u2019s already happening.”<\/p>

Economic development expert John Boyd explained that upgrades are often necessary for teams trying to keep older stadiums competitive with newer NFL venues.<\/p>

“Funding for stadiums is part of what it means to be a major sports city,” Boyd said. “It\u2019s the 10th-oldest stadium in the NFL, and it needs upgrades to remain competitive with its peers.”<\/p>

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Boyd believes the timing of the Bucs\u2019 request also adds pressure to ongoing stadium discussions involving the Tampa Bay Rays.<\/p>

Tampa Bay Rays stadium funding debate<\/h2>

The Rays are currently seeking public funding assistance for a proposed $2.3 billion ballpark project on Hillsborough College’s\u00a0Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.<\/p>

“Really the role now for the Rays is to demonstrate that their proposal has a larger, bigger economic impact for Tampa and Hillsborough County,” Boyd said. “With an 81-game home schedule and year-round events happening.”<\/p>

Funding sources unclear<\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

The Bucs have not unveiled details explaining how the proposed $1 billion renovation package would be funded. It remains unclear how much of the cost the team expects taxpayers to cover compared to private investment.\u00a0<\/p>

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Clendenin says negotiations surrounding stadium funding will likely come down to balancing taxpayer concerns with the teams\u2019 requests.<\/p>

“Needs versus wants,” Clendenin said. “We\u2019ll have to negotiate and strike a good deal for both the Buccaneers and the taxpayers.”<\/p>

City council stadium vote<\/h2>

What’s next:<\/p>

Tampa City Council is expected to vote on June 11 on whether to approve $100 million toward the Rays\u2019 proposed stadium project.<\/p>

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