§ 10A-11. Indemnification and insurance.

A.

Indemnification Agreement. An applicant shall execute a hold harmless agreement, in a form approved by the city, to defend, protect, indemnify and hold the city, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, expenses, loss or liability of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or resulting from, the alleged acts or omissions of the permit holder, its officers, agents or employees in connection with the permitted filming. This indemnification agreement shall be executed prior to the issuance of the permit.

B.

Insurance. An applicant shall obtain insurance policies of the type and in the amount required by the city manager prior to issuance of a permit, including but not limited to the following minimum requirements:

a.

An applicant shall obtain comprehensive general liability insurance prior to the issuance of the permit in an amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for personal injuries, wrongful death and property damage.

b.

If the applicant intends to use vehicles in activities associated with the permit, the applicant shall obtain automobile liability insurance in an amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.

c.

An applicant shall obtain worker's compensation insurance pursuant to applicable laws.

Such insurance shall be from an insurer and in a form approved by the city manager, with preference given to companies licensed to do business in the state of California and having an A.M. Best Rating of at least "A:VII". City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits and types of insurance, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Proof of insurance shall be filed with the city manager and such insurance shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the permitted filming.

All insurance policies shall include an endorsement naming city, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds. The endorsement shall not be subject to cancellation or modification until after thirty days written notice is given to city.

C.

Faithful Performance Bond. To ensure cleanup and restoration of the filming site, an applicant may be required to post a refundable faithful performance bond, in an amount satisfactory to city, prior to issuance of a permit. Upon completion of filming activities and inspection of the site to city's satisfaction, the bond may be returned to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 448, § 1, 7-7-2009)