Cleveland City Council introduced legislation Monday night that would help to stop a rash of ATM smash-and-grabs that have been taking place all over the city.
The legislation was sponsored by Councilmen Anthony Brancatelli and Mike Polensek and would require ATM machine owners to be registered with the city and obtain annual licenses from the city.
The legislation would also regulate the placing and installation of the machines. The machines would be placed away from the front of buildings and the stores' entrance walls and instead be bolted to a brick or concrete wall with heavy duty brackets and fasteners. The machines would also be bolted into the floor and have GPS tracking devices in them.
Other security requirements include the placement of surveillance cameras and concrete barricades in front of stores to stop vehicles from crashing into them.
Prior to voting on the legislation, the council will schedule public hearings to allow store owners testify on the issue.
