(A) The franchisee shall, at his or her sole cost and expense, fully indemnify, defend and save harmless the county, its officers, boards, commissions and employees against any and all claims, suits, actions, liability and judgments for damage or penalty arising out of or derivative of this chapter, the franchise awarded hereunder, and/or the construction, installation, operation, acquisition, maintenance or advertising of any cable communications system.
(B) The same shall include, but shall not be limited to, damages arising out of copyright infringement and all other claims, suits, actions or liability, whether or not any act complained of was authorized, allowed or prohibited by the franchise.
(C) A franchisee shall pay, and by its acceptance of the franchise, specifically agrees that it will pay all expenses incurred by the county in defending itself with regard to all damages and penalties mentioned above. These expenses shall include, but not be limited to, all out-of-pocket expenses such as attorney fees and all costs of litigation and shall also include the reasonable value of any services rendered by the County Attorney or his or her assistants or any employee of the county.
(Ord. 400.450.1, passed 10-17-1980)