The permit application shall not be construed as imposing upon the city, or any city
official or employee, any liability or responsibility for damages to any person injured
by reason of the performance of any work, inspections authorized and required, or
the approval of any work within the public way of the city. The applicant agrees to
save and hold harmless the city, its officers, employees and agencies for all claims,
costs, damages and liabilities which may accrue by reason of work performed under
the permit, unless such claim is the product of an act or omission by the city constituting
gross negligence or willful misconduct. The acceptance of any permit application shall
constitute such an agreement by the applicant whether the same is expressed or not.
