§ 8. Insurance and indemnification.

(a)

Company agrees to and shall indemnify and hold City harmless from and against any and all damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, litigation costs, and amounts paid in settlement, which City may incur or become liable for as a result of Company's operations and activities pursuant to this franchise, including but not limited to, damages arising out of copyright infringements and all damages arising out of the installation, maintenance, or operation of the cable television system authorized herein, whether or not any act or omission complained of is authorized, allowed, or prohibited by this franchise. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to obligate Company to indemnify City from City's own negligence or unlawful acts or omissions or the negligent or unlawful acts or omissions of City's employees, agents, or representatives.

(b)

Company shall carry general liability insurance naming City as an additional insured with an insurance company or companies authorized to do and doing business in the State of Texas, insuring against any and all claims for damages or injury to persons or property, both real and personal, caused by the construction, installation, operation, or maintenance of the cable television system and by any disturbance, repair or restoration of the pavement, sidewalk, or other improvement or any public place or way. The amount of such insurance shall be not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. A certificate of insurance shall be filed with the City Manager, and the City Manager shall be notified in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation of any policy.