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of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any
<br /> time.
<br /> Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made
<br /> basis:
<br /> • The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the
<br /> beginning of work.
<br /> • Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least
<br /> three(3)years after completion of work.
<br /> • If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made
<br /> policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, Company must
<br /> purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of three (3) years after
<br /> completion of work.
<br /> Subcontractors. Contractor shall require and verify that all sub-contractors maintain
<br /> insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an
<br /> additional insured on insurance required from sub-contractors.
<br /> Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements,
<br /> including limits,based on the nature of the risk,prior experience,insurer,coverage,or other special
<br /> circumstances.
<br /> 8. INDEMNIFICATION
<br /> Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
<br /> agents,employees,contractors, special counsel,and representatives from liability: (1)for personal
<br /> injury, damages,just compensation,restitution,judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
<br /> personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
<br /> negligent operations of the Contractor or its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
<br /> acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and
<br /> (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or
<br /> equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This
<br /> indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation,
<br /> restitution,judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the
<br /> events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this
<br /> Agreement. The Contractor further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the
<br /> defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City,
<br /> regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that
<br /> personal injury,damages,just compensation,restitution,judicial or equitable relief due to personal
<br /> or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City
<br /> may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding.
<br /> Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Contractor's services are subject to Civil Code
<br /> Section 2782.8,the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section
<br /> 2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
<br /> misconduct of the Contractor.
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