Who uses the Hold Harmless Agreement?
Any person that intends to use any premises owned by the Borough of Closer has to enter into a hold harmless agreement (the Agreement) with the latter. The first mentioned person can be any individual, partnership, corporation, nonprofit corporation or public entity.
What is the purpose of the Agreement?
The purpose of the Agreement is to indemnify, defend and hold the Borough of Closer and its officers, agents and employees harmless from any liability, claims, costs and attorney’s fees that may arise out of the use of the premises leased to the other party of the Agreement.
What documents must accompany the Agreement?
The other party must furnish the Borough of Closer with a certificate of insurance specifically naming the latter as an additional insured providing general liability, bodily injury and property damage coverage with minimum limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. The certificate must state that “the issuing company shall mail 30 days written notice to the certificate holder named, certified mail return receipt.” It shall also contain a statement acknowledging the Agreement.
What information should be provided?
The other party to the Agreement provides the following information: its name, address, telephone number, organization type. The Agreement specifies the property to be used by the organization, period of time and the intended use.
The organization must specify the total number of people participating in the event, whether alcoholic beverages will be served, and whether live entertainment will be provided.
The organization signs and dates the Agreement. The signature must be attested by a witness.