NUMB:
930228
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 2
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. PRATT AND GORDON
TITL:
Substitute resolution requesting the Milwaukee Police Department to implement a pilot program relating to installation of Automated Teller Machines in police stations.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution requests the Milwaukee Police Department to implement a pilot program to place Automated Teller Machines in the lobbies of District Police Stations 3, 4 and 7 to create a safe haven for citizens to conduct their ATM cash transactions. Installation, maintenance and utility costs of the ATMs shall be no charge by the City of Milwaukee, and there shall be no charge by the City to the participating local financial institutions (such as space rental) as an incentive for the duration of the pilot program. This resolution also directs the Standards and Procurement Division-DOA to develop a request for proposal in conjunction with the Police Department to implement such a program.
BODY:
Whereas, Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are intended to provide their customers with convenient 24-hour access to cash at a large number of locations; and
Whereas, ATMs are often located in open, unsecured areas where customers are readily be observed making cash withdrawals; and
Whereas, Such ATM locations are frequently targeted by criminals who seize the opportunity to loiter nearby until they select an unsuspecting ATM customer to rob of their cash withdrawal; and
Whereas, Such robberies often result in violence, personal injury or even death; and
Whereas, The City of Los Angeles, California is currently reviewing implementation of a plan to install ATMs in police stations on a trial basis; and
Whereas, Locating ATMs in police stations in the City of Milwaukee would create a safe haven for citizens to conduct their ATM cash transactions, as well as bring the public in contact more often with police on a positive basis; and
Whereas, The Police Department has determined, o...
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