Unless otherwise prohibited by law or otherwise provided in a valid franchise agreement or interlocal agreement with the city:
(A) Each registrant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the city, its officials, boards, members, agents, and employees against any and all claims, suits, causes of action, proceedings, judgments for damages or equitable relief, and costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, arising from liability or claims of liability for bodily injury or death to persons or property damage in which the claim arises out of the installation, construction, repair, maintenance, or operation of its facilities, and in the event of a final judgment entered against the city, either independently or jointly with the registrant, the registrant shall pay such judgment and all costs and hold the city harmless thereon.
(B) The city shall notify the registrant in writing within a reasonable time of receiving notice of any issue it determines may require indemnification and the registrant shall defend the city at the cost of the registrant.
(Ord. 2022-27, passed 12-6-22)