Austin: Firetrucks, Streetcars & New Taxis
New Fire Apparatus Acquired:
The city approved the bid from Seagrave Company to purchase new fire equipment, following a review of offers from three different companies.Streetcar Finances Reviewed:
A statement detailing the Austin Street Railway Company's investments and earnings was received and filed, indicating ongoing city interest in public transportation operations.Early Taxi Services Approved:
Two separate applications to operate "service cars" (early forms of taxis) from Patton Auto Company and Jno. R. McCall were granted, regulating new transportation options in the city.
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the premises complained of and to report back to the City Council. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. Upon motion of Councilman Haynes, the petition of Billy Ebner to erect certain signs was referred to the City Electrician, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward,5; nays, none. The statement of W. J. Jones, President of the Austin Street Railway Company, in regard to the investment, earnings, etc., of the Company, was received and read and the same was ordered filed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The bids of the Seagrave Company, the American LaFrance Engine Company, Inc., and the Covert Auto Company for fire apparatus were read . Upon motion of Councilman Graham that the bid of the Seagrave Company be accepted as the best bid, same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward,5; nays, none. The monthly reports of Fred Sterzing, Assessor and Collector, and A. B. Anderson, Public Weigher, were read and ordered filed. The application of the Patton Auto Company to operate a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, May 7th, 1920. The Council met with the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Graham and Haynes, absent, Councilmen Alford and Ward. The application of Jno. R. McCall to operate a service car was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Graham and Haynes, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Alford and Ward absent. The Council then adjourned. Jesse D. [illegible], Clerk