Chapter 2 ADMINISTRATION*



Section 2-6 Professional engineers employed by City; indemnification from suit arising out of performance of official duties.

 

    If any claim is made against or suit filed against any professional  engineer employed by the City  on a full-time basis and which allegations are made against such professional engineer arising out  of the performance of professional duties by such professional engineer in connection with that person's work on behalf of the City, including but not limited to advising the City Manager and City Council and doing and approving engineering calculations, designs, plans, specifications, and  inspections of work and safety in connection with paving, drainage, resurfacing, traffic control,  sidewalks, streets, sewers, airports, water treatment, buildings, electrical system, gas system, water systems, and such other functions, and if a defense and coverage are not otherwise provided for such professional engineer for such claim or suit under any policy of liability insurance issued to  the City by an insurer licensed to do business in the state, then the City will afford a defense to  any such claim or suit for such professional engineer. If a judgment or award of any kind or description  is rendered against such professional engineer arising out of such claim or suit, then the City shall indemnify and hold harmless such professional engineer from any such judgment or award and the  costs associated therewith.

(Code 1958,  2-16)