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<br /> Claims investigation and counsel assigned to said Claim and all investigation and legal work regarding
<br /> said Claim shall be performed under a fiduciary relationship to the City.
<br /> B. The Service Provider's obligations under this Section 8 shall not apply to Claims caused by the sole
<br /> negligence of the City. If(1)RCW 4.24.115 applies to a particular Claim,and(2)such Claim is caused
<br /> by or results from the concurrent negligence of(a)the Service Provider, its employees, t
<br /> subcontractors/subconsultants or agents and(b)the City,then the Service Provider's obligations under
<br /> this Section 8 shall apply only to the extent allowed by RCW 4.24.115.
<br /> C. Solely and expressly for the purpose of its duties to indemnify and defend the City, Service Provider
<br /> specifically waives any immunity it may have under the State Industrial Insurance Law,Title 51 RCW.
<br /> Service Provider recognizes that this waiver of immunity under Title 51 RCW was specifically entered
<br /> into pursuant to the provisions of RCW 4.24.115 and was the subject of mutual negotiation. r
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<br /> D. As used in this Section 8: (1)"City"includes the City,the City's officers,employees,agents,and 1
<br /> representatives; (2)"Claims"include all losses,penalties,fines,claims,demands,expenses(including,
<br /> but not limited to,attorney's fees and litigation expenses),suits,judgments, or damage,whether 9
<br /> threatened, asserted or filed against the City,whether such Claims sound in tort,contract,or any other
<br /> legal theory,whether such Claims have been reduced to judgment or arbitration award, irrespective of the
<br /> type of relief sought or demanded(such as money or injunctive relief),and irrespective of the type of
<br /> damage alleged(such as bodily injury, damage to property,economic loss,general damages, special
<br /> damages,or punitive damages);and(3)"Service Provider" includes Service Provider, its employees, 1
<br /> agents,representatives and subcontractors. If,and to the extent, Service Provider employs or engages
<br /> subcontractors,then Service Provider shall ensure that each such subcontractor(and subsequent tiers of
<br /> subcontractors)shall expressly agree to defend and indemnify the City to the extent and on the same f
<br /> terms and conditions as Service Provider pursuant to this Section 8.
<br /> 9. Insurance. Service Provider shall procure and keep in force during the term of this Agreement,
<br /> at Service Provider's own cost and expense, automobile liability insurance on all vehicles used by Service
<br /> Provider in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. Proof of such insurance shall be provided
<br /> to the City prior to performing any services hereunder. A statement certifying that no vehicle will be used
<br /> in fulfilling this Agreement may be substituted for this insurance requirement. 1
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<br /> A. This Agreement neither constitutes nor creates an employer-employee relationship. Service Provider
<br /> must provide services under this Agreement as an independent contractor. Service Provider must comply I
<br /> with all federal and state laws and regulations applicable to independent contractors including, but not
<br /> limited to,the requirements listed in this Section 10. Service Provider agrees to indemnify and defend the 1
<br /> Cityfrom and against any claims,valid or otherwise,made against the Citybecause of these obligations.
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<br /> B. In addition to the other requirements of this Section 10, if Service Provider is a sole proprietor, 1
<br /> Service Provider agrees that Service Provider is not an employee or worker of the City under Chapter 51
<br /> of the Revised Code of Washington,Industrial Insurance for the service performed in accordance with
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<br /> (1) Service Provider is free from control or direction over the performance of the service;and 1
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<br /> (Form Approved by City Attorney's Office January 1,2010,updated November 21,2016)
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