The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday gave its final approval to a proposed ordinance that would create a Metal and Wire Theft Reward program, which city officials hope will curb crimes against public infrastructure such as copper wire theft.

In an 11-2 vote, council members approved the ordinance, which now heads to Mayor Karen Bass for her consideration. The ordinance aims to offer rewards for information involving theft of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, and copper wire, and theft of metals linked to the Sixth Street Bridge.

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The city would offer a $5,000 reward for felony grand theft, and $1,000 for misdemeanor theft.

Council members Adrin Nazarian and Curren Price were absent. Council memb

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