.010 The franchise shall provide that the franchisee shall indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend the City, its City Council and each member thereof, and its officers, employees, commission members and representatives, from and against any and all liability, claims, suits, costs, expenses, fines, judgments, settlements, charges or penalties whatever, including reasonable attorneys fees, regardless of the merit or outcome of the same arising out of, or in any manner connected with, any or all of the operations or services authorized, conducted or permitted under a nonexclusive franchise agreement grant under this chapter.
.020 Applicants shall sign an affidavit in a form acceptable to the City Attorney which confirms their understanding of and agreement to the obligations imposed under this section, as a condition precedent for receiving a franchise hereunder. (Ord. 5765 § 1; April 24, 2001: Ord. 6456 § 1 (part); January 15, 2019.)