ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The cost to make repairs at Tropicana Field continues to add up.

St. Petersburg City Council is expected to approve $1.3 million in funds to make turf repairs later this year.

If the city council approves the money , the funds would be moved from the Disaster Short-Term Financing Fund to the city's general fund.

What You Need To Know • St. Pete City Council expected to approve an additional $1.3 million in funding for turf repairs at Tropicana Field • Repair cost has balloned to more than $59 million • Roof repairs are expected to be complete by December • The Rays are contracted to play at Tropicana Field through the end of the 2028 MLB Season • Latest Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Updates

The Tampa Bay Rays paid for new artificial turf in March of 2024, but

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