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5. Insurance.
<br /> a. During the term of this Agreement,the Consultant shall obtain and maintain workers
<br /> compensation, comprehensive general liability, and automobile liability insurance.
<br /> Comprehensive general liability insurance shall have an aggregate limit of Two
<br /> Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).
<br /> b. Upon request by the City,the Consultant shall provide a certificate or certificates of
<br /> insurance relating to the insurance required. Such insurance secured by the
<br /> Contractor shall be issued by insurance companies licensed in Minnesota. The
<br /> insurance specified may be in a policy or policies of insurance,primary or excess.
<br /> c. Such insurance shall be in force on the date of execution of an Agreement and shall
<br /> remain continuously in force for the duration of the Agreement.
<br /> 6. Indemnification.
<br /> a. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the City, its officers,
<br /> agents, and employees shall not be liable or responsible in any manner to the
<br /> Consultant,the Consultant's successors or assigns,the Consultant's subcontractors,or
<br /> to any other person or persons for any third party claim,demand,damage,or cause of
<br /> action of any kind,nature,or character,including intentional acts,arising out of or by
<br /> reason of the performance of this Agreement by Consultant. The Consultant,and the
<br /> Consultant's successors or assigns,agree to protect,defend and save the City,and its
<br /> officers, agents, and employees, harmless from all third party claims, demands,
<br /> damages,and causes of action,to the extent caused by the negligence or wrongful acts
<br /> of Consultant, and the costs, disbursements, and expenses of defending the same,
<br /> including but not limited to, attorneys fees, consulting services, and other technical,
<br /> administrative or professional assistance.
<br /> b. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or limitation of any immunity or
<br /> limitation of any immunity or limitation on liability to which the City is entitled under
<br /> Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466,or otherwise.
<br /> 7. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned,sublet,or transferred,in whole
<br /> or in part without the prior written approval of the City.
<br /> 8. Conflict of Interest. The Independent Contractor shall use best efforts to meet all
<br /> professional obligations to avoid conflicts of interest and appearances of impropriety in
<br /> representation of the City. In the event of a conflict, the Independent Contractor, with the prior
<br /> written consent of the City, shall arrange for suitable alternative services.
<br /> 9. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant shall comply with all applicable Federal,
<br /> State, and local laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations at all times and in the performance of the
<br /> services pursuant to this Agreement.
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