Tampa Bay Rays contract with St. Petersburg
| Submitted | March 17, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Alin Beane
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
- All records relating to the current contract between the Tampa Bay Rays and the City of St. Petersburg and their current lease at Tropicana Field that runs through 2028.
- All records, communications, and correspondence relating to the city’s plan to have Tropicana Field repaired before the start of the 2026 season, including the Rays’ support of the plan, between January 1, 2025, and the date this request is received.
- All records, communications, and correspondence relating to the development of a new stadium in St. Petersburg for the Rays, between January 1, 2025, and the date this request is received.
I am specifically looking for a list of responsive records including, but not limited to, relevant contracts and amendments, meeting notes related to these agreements, and emails and other written communications referring to these records.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Alin Beane
From: St. Petersburg City Clerk
Good morning:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of St. Petersburg, FL. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 3/18/2025. Section 119.07(4), Florida Statutes, provides for fees and charges for processing public records requests. Extensive use of information technology resources and extensive clerical or supervisory assistance will require payment of a special service charge for the use of such information technology resources and labor cost of personnel to process the request. A cost estimate will be provided to you should copy fees or special service charges be assessed. These costs must be paid prior to record retrieval and production. Please direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk.
Records Requested:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
- All records relating to the current contract between the Tampa Bay Rays and the City of St. Petersburg and their current lease at Tropicana Field that runs through 2028.
- All records, communications, and correspondence relating to the city’s plan to have Tropicana Field repaired before the start of the 2026 season, including the Rays’ support of the plan, between January 1, 2025, and the date this request is received.
- All records, communications, and correspondence relating to the development of a new stadium in St. Petersburg for the Rays, between January 1, 2025, and the date this request is received.
I am specifically looking for a list of responsive records including, but not limited to, relevant contracts and amendments, meeting notes related to these agreements, and emails and other written communications referring to these records.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to process your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Records Law does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Best Regards,
Chan Srinivasa, Sr., MBA, CMC
City Clerk, Director
City of St. Petersburg
175 Fifth Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Office: (727) 893-7202
Chandrahasa.Srinivasa@stpete.org<mailto:Chandrahasa.Srinivasa@stpete.org>
[Under Florida Statute 119 (Public Records) your email communications may be subject to public disclosure.]
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From: St. Petersburg City Clerk
Good afternoon:
Can you please clarify if there is a date range for the first portion of the request (- All records relating to the current contract between the Tampa Bay Rays and the City of St. Petersburg and their current lease at Tropicana Field that runs through 2028).
Best Regards,
Chan Srinivasa, Sr., MBA, CMC
City Clerk, Director
City of St. Petersburg
175 Fifth Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Office: (727) 893-7202
Chandrahasa.Srinivasa@stpete.org<mailto:Chandrahasa.Srinivasa@stpete.org>
[Under Florida Statute 119 (Public Records) your email communications may be subject to public disclosure.]
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From: Alin Beane
Good morning,
For the first portion of my request (All records relating to the current contract between the Tampa Bay Rays and the City of St. Petersburg and their current lease at Tropicana Field that runs through 2028) I am interested in records between January 1, 1994, and April 30, 1995.
Best regards,
Alin Beane
From: St. Petersburg City Clerk
Good afternoon:
Thank you for the follow up clarification.
Best Regards,
Chan Srinivasa, Sr., MBA, CMC
City Clerk, Director
City of St. Petersburg
175 Fifth Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Office: (727) 893-7202
Chandrahasa.Srinivasa@stpete.org<mailto:Chandrahasa.Srinivasa@stpete.org>
[Under Florida Statute 119 (Public Records) your email communications may be subject to public disclosure.]
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