I, individually and as the Agent representing the Event Organization, do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Tybee island, Georgia, its officers, agents, employees and contractors from and against any and all loss, damage, claim, demand, liability or expense by reason of any damage or injury to property or person which may be claimed to have arisen as a result of or in connection with the occupancy or use of listed event premises during the time period of said event.
Such obligation to indemnify and hold harmless shall continue notwithstanding any negligence or comparative negligence on the part of the City relating to such loss or damage, except for loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct or gross negligence of the city, and shall include all costs, expenses and liabilities incurred by the City in connection with any such claim, suit, action or cause of action, including the investigation thereof and the defense of any action or proceeding brought thereon and any other judgment or decree which may be entered in any such action or proceeding or as a result thereof. These provisions shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the use of premises. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to affect in any way the City’s rights, privileges, and immunities as set forth in Georgia Statutes and/or the Constitution of the State of Georgia.