(A) Neither the issuance of a permit under the provisions of this chapter, nor the compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any conditions imposed by any city official under this chapter, shall relieve any person from any responsibility for damage to persons or property otherwise imposed by law, nor impose any liability upon the city for damage to persons or property.
(B) The Director of Public Works or any employee charged with the enforcement of this chapter, acting in good faith and without malice for the city in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby render himself or herself liable personally and he or she is relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Director of Public Works or employee, because of such act or omission performed by him or her in the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter, shall be defended by the city until final termination of the proceedings.
(Ord. 1449, passed 10-19-05)