(a) It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the village and any grantee hereunder that the grantee shall assume all legal responsibility for and shall save the village and its agents and employees harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, sustained by the village on account of any suit, judgment, execution, infringement, or any other damages arising out of the installation, operation, or maintenance of the cable system authorized herein, whether or not any act of omission complained of is authorized, allowed, or prohibited by this chapter and any franchise granted hereunder.
(b) Prior to commencement of construction of the cable system, the grantee shall file and maintain with the village at all times while the franchise is in effect, liability insurance policies issued by a company authorized to do business in the state. Said policies shall insure the village and the grantee with respect to the installation, construction, maintenance, and operation of the cable system, appurtenant devices thereto, and building connections authorized by this chapter. Said coverage shall include property damage liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 as to any one accident, personal injury liability insurance to the extent of $100,000 as to any one person, and $300,000 as to any one accident. The grantee shall also carry worker’s compensation insurance upon its employees engaged in any manner in the installation or servicing of its plant and equipment within the village in the amount required by the state statutes.
(Prior Code, § 9-3-23)