Prior to the issuance of a special event permit, the permit applicant and authorized officer of the sponsoring organization, if any, must sign an agreement to defend the city against, and indemnify and hold the city, its officers, employees and agents, where such claim arises in whole or in part out of the activities for which such permit is issued; except any claims arising solely out of the negligent acts or omissions of the city, its officers, employees and agents. (Ord. 2744 Att. A, 2006)