Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city shall not be liable for claims, actions, actions or causes of action, demands or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising from performance of plan review, inspection, administration, administrative enforcement, issuance of inspection reports or UCC occupancy certificates or other matters within the scope of duties of the firm(s) retained by the city for performance of such services. All contracts with firms or persons for performance of such services shall specify that such person(s) or firm(s) shall be independent contractors solely responsible for the proper performance of such services, and that such retained person(s) or firm(s) shall hold the city harmless against and indemnify the city for any and all claims, actions, actions or causes of action, demands or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising from performance of plan review, inspection, administration, administrative enforcement, issuance of inspection reports or UCC occupancy certificates or other matters performed under contract with the city.
(Ord. 1450, passed 6-21-2004)