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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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<br />10. Notices. Any notices permitted or required by this Agreement shall be deemed given
<br />when personally delivered or upon deposit in the United States mail, postage fully prepaid, certified,
<br />return receipt requested, addressed to:
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<br />Consultant: Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation
<br /> 15 South 5th Street, Suite 710
<br /> Minneapolis, MN 55402
<br /> ATTN: Suzanne Snyder
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