The age-herald., 1901-02-26
CHEAP INSURANCE
 IS NOW ASSURED Agreement Reached Between City and Tariff Association FULL TEXT OF ITS TERMS Fire Department To Be Strengthened. Report of Special Committee
 Adopted By counclI-BulIdIng
 Inspector To Be Named.
FULL TEXT OF ITS TERMS

The question of cheaper fire insurance been settled at last, and in a short time Birmingham will be on flrst-class basis. something for which the citizens have been contending for long time.
 An agreement was reached yesterday between ths special committee of the City Council and Special Agent Tanner and Secretary Fleming of the Southeast ern Tariff Assoclation which gives the much sought reduction of rates. This agreement was reported to the City Council last night and was promptly ap- proved by that body.
 Under this agreement the city Is to es- tablish and equip a new station in Twenty fourth street, between Second and Third avenues, and to purchase a first-class steamer and a chemical en- zine, and to install combination chem ical engine and hose wagon al some suit able place on the North Highlands. 9th CT additions are also to be made to the equipment of the department
 The city further agrees to appoint a building inspector and to enact building laws similar to the building laws in other first class cities.
 The Agreement.
 The conference between the City Coun- cil committee and the agents of the Southeastern T.:rifr Association was held yesterday morning, at which time the following report was agreed upon:
 "The j,nt committee of the Fire and Finance Committees. to whicch was re- ferred the question of an increase of the fire department beg to report as fol- lows
 'The joint committee has given the subject very serious consideration md have reached the following conclusions:
 "First-That the facilities for fire pr J. lection have not increased corresponds ingly with the city's growth and addi- tlonal fire protection is absolutely neccs- sary.
 'Second-That a statement of the city finances shows that an increase cannot be made within the present income of the city, after paying fixed charges and current expenses. and that therefore 1t will be necessary if the proposed increane Is made, to add that much to the city indebtedness and provide for the future by drawing on the future.
 "Third-That the joint committee is of the opinion that, while 1t Is, as rule, inadvisable to exceed the income of the city, that in view of the fact that a dls- astrous confiagration might occur at any time in this city as has happened in others, destroy large areas of city prop erty and cause m irreparable loss that it is for the best interests of the city to make substantial addition to the equip nent of the Fire Department; therefore the committee recommends as follows: "First-The installation of new hose wagon, equipped with 2O00 feet of standard hose and other apparatus usual to hoss wagon, four men and two horses, to be located at former engine house on Twenty-fourth street between Second and Third avenues.
 ''Second-Purchase of one first-class steamer, to be located at headquarters, same to have four men and two horses.
 "Third-Equip all hose wagons with twenty foot extension truss ladders.
 "Fourth-Purchase of a double sixty gallon chemical engine equip same with four men and two horses, to be located at headquarters.
 "Fifth-Install the present combination chemical engine and hose wagon. now in use at headquarters, at some suitable place on North Highlands. location to ba decided by tho chief.
 "Sixth-Put the aerial truck now To- cated at engine house No. 2, in perfect working order, supplied with set of drop harness hung In position. and hold same in reserve, to be placed in commls- sion on January l. 1902, at which time 1t shall be manned by six men and two horses.
 'Seventh-Old No 1 engine to be taken out of active commission and held in re- serve, to be maintained in good working order."
 Another Proviso.
 The joint committee further recom- mends that building laws shall be enact ed in accordance with other cities which have first-class ratings. and that com petent building inspector be appointed, 1t being understood. however, that such inspector shall be a member of the fire department and draw no extra salary. Eighth = That such additional fire alarm boxes and hydrants as may be recommended by the chief of the fire de- partment and chairman of the fire com mittee shall be installed, but only as they may deem necessary.
 ''The above addition to the fire depart ment service will, In the opinion of the committed give all portions of the city adequate fire protection. which is the first question to be considered, and would also beyond question leave no room for excuse on the part of any insurance company for maintaining the present ex- orbitant rates of insurance" This report was submitted to the City Council last night and adopted without discussion by a unanimous vote. 
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