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<br /> 5. Insurance.
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<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).
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<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.
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<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.
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<br />6. Indemnification.
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<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.
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<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.
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<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.
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<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.
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<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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