Unless otherwise provided in an unexpired franchise agreement, each communications provider shall, as a condition of the grant, secure and maintain liability insurance policies in amounts and types satisfactory to the city which ensure both the communications provider and the city, and its elected and appointed officers, officials, agents, and employees as additional insured. Unless otherwise provided in an unexpired franchise agreement, the liability insurance policies required by this section shall be maintained by the communications provider throughout the term of the franchise agreement, and any such other period of time during which the communications provider is operating or has facilities within the public rights-of-way. Unless otherwise provided in an unexpired franchise agreement, each communications provider shall maintain continuous uninterrupted coverage, and shall provide such policies upon the city’s request. As an alternative to the insurance requirements contained herein, a communications provider may provide evidence of self-insurance, subject to written acceptance by the city.
(Ord. 557-2019, passed 12-9-2020)