The decision to support the funding of the bonds was influenced heavily by the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which exacerbated the urgency and complexity of the stadium deal. The Pinellas commission initially viewed the vote as a formality but soon faced a complicated scenario influenced by October's storm damages.
Rays' management expressed feeling betrayed after the postponement, emphasizing that delays in financing could push back the stadium's completion to 2029, incurring significant additional costs that they estimated could reach $200 million.
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