§ 4-7500. LIABILITY INSURANCE.

(a)

Each ambulance permittee, except for permits granted under Section 4-7302, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain, maintain, and comply with all County insurance coverage(s) and requirements. Such insurance coverage shall be acceptable to County Counsel and risk management offices and shall be primary coverage as respects County. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by County shall be in excess of Contractor's insurance coverage and shall not contribute to it.

(1)

Worker's compensation in the minimum statutorily required coverage amounts;

(2)

Automobile liability insurance for each of the permittee's vehicles used in the performance of its permit, including owned, non-owned (e.g., owned by the permittee's employees), leased or hired vehicles;

(3)

Comprehensive or commercial general liability insurance coverage, including coverage for: (A) bodily injury, (B) personal injury, (C) broad form property damage, (D) contractual liability, and (E) cross-liability;

(4)

Professional liability insurance.

(b)

The Board of Supervisors shall by resolution set the minimum limits for the required insurance coverage. These shall take effect ninety (90) days after adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. 4231, 2004)