A. Any permittee except a public utility corporation shall file with the City Clerk/Treasurer in lieu of a surety bond a certified check in the amount of $1,000 conditioned that the permittee will: Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

(1) Perform work in connection with the excavation in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations;

(2) Indemnify the City and hold it harmless from all damage caused in the execution of such work; and

(3) Pay all costs and damages suffered by the City by reason of the failure of the permittee to observe the terms of applicable ordinances and regulations or because of negligence in the execution of the work.

B. The bond shall be approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.

C. Any permittee except a public utility corporation shall furnish proof that the permittee has in existence an insurance policy protecting him from liability to the public, including the City, to an amount equal to the maximum claim the City might be required to pay under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466.