A. Each franchisee must maintain, at its own expense, insurance coverages, as provided in the franchise agreement or as established from time to time by the city. All required insurance must remain in effect and uninterrupted through the term of the franchise agreement.
B. The following insurance coverage is required for each franchisee: Commercial General Liability; Automobile Liability; and Workers' Compensation as required by law with Employers' Liability. Pollution insurance may also be required based on a franchisee's business operations.
C. The city, its officers, agents, and employees must be covered by policy terms or endorsement as additional insureds regarding general liability and automobile liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the franchisee.
D. A franchisee's insurance must be primary insurance as it pertains to the city, its officers, agents, and employees and self-insurance or insurance maintained by the city will not be contributory.
E. A franchisee shall provide the city with 30 days' written notice prior to cancellation or material change in the policy language or terms of any insurance.
F. The franchisee shall furnish the city with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the insurance required prior to the issuance of any franchise as well as renewal certificates or insurance and endorsements.
G. Any act, omission, or circumstance which results in the holder of a franchise being out of compliance with the requirements of this section during the term of the franchise is grounds for the immediate suspension of the franchise, without advance notice or hearing, pending reestablishment of compliance by the franchisee with the requirements of this section. (Ord. 2023-0024 § 55; Ord. 2021-0003 § 15)