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The situation has surfaced significant tensions between the St. Petersburg City Council and the Rays' ownership. While the council invests further into repairs, they highlight the ongoing financial strain as they cannot allocate dollars for initiatives like a new ballpark. The Rays, on the other hand, dismiss the city’s spending as a waste, arguing that those funds are tied up in the obligations of an obsolete facility—not a true contribution towards new developments.