The home of the Springfield Cardinals is changing ownership.
Announced at a press conference Wednesday was the city of Springfield's plan to purchase Hammons Field, a downtown ballpark that has housed the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals since 2005.
The city's $12 million purchase agreement, which also includes multiple nearby parking sites, is pending approval from City Council, which will vote Feb. 6.
If approved, the taxpayer-funded purchase would be paid for with unrestricted savings from the city's general fund and monies earmarked for “Economic Vitality” from the Level Property Tax Fund.
The fate of the 8,000-seat facility has been in question since the Revocable Trust of John Q.