10-17-21 Indemnification
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A. Any application for wireless telecommunications facilities that is proposed for City property, pursuant to this ordinance, shall contain a provision with respect to indemnification. Such provision shall require the applicant to the extent permitted by the law, to at all times defend, indemnify, protect, save, hold harmless, and exempt the City and its officers, employees, council and committee members, attorneys, agents, and consultants from any and all penalties, damages, costs or charges arising out of any and all claims, suits, demands, causes of action, or award of damages, whether compensatory or punitive, or expenses arising therefrom, either at law or in equity, which might arise out of, or are caused by, the placement, construction, erection, modification, location, products performance, use operation, maintenance, repair, installation, replacement, removal, or restoration of said facility, excepting, however, any portion of such claims, suits, demands, causes of action or award of damages as may be attributable to the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the City, or its servants or agents. With respect to the penalties, damages, or charges referenced herein, reasonable attorney’s fees, consultants’ fees, and expert witness fees are included in those costs that are recoverable by the City.
B. Notwithstanding the requirements noted in subsection A of this section, an indemnification provision will not be required in those instances where the City itself applies for and secures a Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.