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employees and agents harmless from any claim that arises in whole or in part out of the Special Event, except any claims arising solely out of the negligent acts or omissions of the City, its officials, employees and agents. 611.09: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Subd. 1. Liability Insurance Required: The applicant or sponsor of a Special Event must possess or obtain liability insurance to protect against loss from liability imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury or property damage arising from the Special Event. A certificate of insurance must be filed with the City prior to issuance of the Special Event permit. The certificate of insurance must name the City, its officials, employees and agents as additional insureds. Insurance coverage must be maintained for the duration of the Special Event. Subd. 2. Minimum Limits: Insurance coverage must be a commercial general liability policy. The minimum limits must be at least $1,000,000. The policy must also include an endorsement for liquor liability. The City Council may require additional endorsements depending upon the type of Special Event and proposed activities. Subd. 3. Waiver or Reduction of Required Limits: The City may waive or reduce the insurance requirements of this Chapter under the following circumstances: a. The applicant or officer of the sponsoring organization signs a verified statement that it believes that the Special Event’s purpose is First Amendment expression and that the cost of obtaining the insurance is so financially burdensome that it would constitute an unreasonable burden on the right of First Amendment expression; b. The applicant or an officer of the sponsoring organization signs a verified statement that the insurance coverage required by this Chapter is impossible to obtain; or c. The City Council determines that the insurance requirements are in excess of the reasonable risk presented by the proposed Special Event. 611.10: CLEANUP DEPOSIT: The applicant or sponsor of the Special Event involving the sale of food or beverages for immediate consumption, erection of structures, horses or other large animals or another activity likely to create a substantial need for cleanup may be required by the City to provide a cleanup deposit prior to issuance of the Special Event permit. The cleanup deposit shall be in an amount set by the City Council. The cleanup deposit will be returned to the applicant/sponsor if the area used for the Special Event has been cleaned and restored to the same condition as it existed prior to the event. If the property used for the event has not been properly cleaned or restored within 24 hours of the event completion, the applicant/sponsor will be billed for the actual cost by the City for the cleanup and restoration. The cleanup deposit will be applied toward payment of the bill.