(A) Liability insurance.
(1) Before undertaking the construction work, the plumber or contractor shall secure and maintain a policy of insurance against damages to property or injury or death to persons.
(2) The policy shall indemnify and hold harmless the city and its personnel against any claim, damages, or cause of action arising out of the work and from any expenses of defending the same.
(3) The property damage insurance coverage shall be in the amount of at least $300,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
(4) Proof of such insurance shall be filed with the city prior to construction work and such policy shall provide that the city shall be notified immediately of any termination or cancellation of such insurance.
(B) Apportionment of costs.
(1) The owner shall bear the costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer or extension of water service to private property.
(2) The owner shall indemnify the city for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by its installation and connection.
(3) To the extent the City Administrator deems necessary, the City Administrator shall establish rules and regulations for the proper implementation of these requirements which, when approved by the City Council by resolution, shall govern the installation and connection of building sewers and extension of water service to private property.
(Ord. passed 8-1-2006; Am. Ord. passed 11-5-2013)