Summary
To crack down on metal theft, the council expanded secondhand dealer rules to cover copper and brass and mandated check payments for large transactions.
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Administrative compliance costs for scrap metal recycling businesses.
Property owners, utility infrastructure operators, and neighborhoods plagued by metal theft.
Local scrap metal recycling businesses facing stricter operating regulations.
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City Council — August 3, 2026
To crack down on metal theft, the council expanded secondhand dealer rules to cover copper and brass and mandated check payments for large transactions.
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