Local Government: Hillsborough County, Florida
Date Created: 04/06/10
Last updated: 09/22/10

Hillsborough County, FL Approves Amendment to the Secondary Metals Recyclers Ordinance
The County Commission approved an amendment to the Hillsborough County Secondary Metals Recyclers Ordinance, which imposes mandatory requirements upon secondary metals recyclers to electronically report all purchase transaction information to law enforcement. The approval and implementation of the ordinance is anticipated to result in a minimal increase in enforcement activities by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and any additional costs can be absorbed within continuation level budgets.

Issue History
09/22/10The amendment was approved at the 4/21/10 meeting.
04/20/10The County Commission will hold a public hearing at the 4/21/10 meeting.
04/06/10At the 4/7/10 meeting, the County Commission will consider a request to schedule a public hearing for 4/21/10.

Related Documents

4/21/10 Minutes, pg. 22, item D-2
4/21/10 Ordinance and Background
4/21/10 Meeting Agenda, pg. 3, item D-2
4/7/10 Ordinance and Background
4/7/10 Meeting Agenda, pg. 6, item A-11

Lobbying Information
Require lobbyist registration? Yes
Lobbyist registration fee? $0
Additional information: To speak at a meeting, sign in at 8:45am (mtgs start at 9am) and you are able to speak for 3 minutes during the public comments portion of meeting. To speak with a Commissioner outside of a meeting, contact their assistant to set up a meeting, 913.272.5750. Here is a link to the County's Lobbying Ordinance .

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