Chapter 5.36 FRANCHISE - ELECTRIC UTILITY
Section 5.36.060 Indemnification.
The City shall in no way be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to
property or
any injury to, or death, of any person that may occur in the construction, operation or
maintenance by Rocky Mountain Power of its Electrical Facilities. Rocky Mountain
Power shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from and against such claims,
demands, liens and all liability or damage on account of Rocky Mountain Power's use of
the Public Ways within the City, and shall pay the costs of defense plus reasonable
attorneys' fees for any claim, demand or lien brought thereunder. The City shall: (a)
within thirty days give written notice to Rocky Mountain Power of any claim, demand or
lien with respect to which the City seeks indemnification hereunder; and (b) permit
Rocky Mountain Power to assume the defense of such claim, demand, or lien. If such
defense is not assumed by Rocky Mountain Power, Rocky Mountain Power shall not be
subject to liability for any settlement made without its consent. Notwithstanding any
provision hereof to the contrary, Rocky Mountain Power shall not be obligated to
indemnify, defend or hold the City harmless to the extend any claim, demand or lien
arises out of or in connection with any negligent or willful act or failure to act of the City
or any of its officers or employees.
(Ord. 2012-03, Amended, 01/18/2012, Prior Text)