The applicant shall protect, indemnify, defend and hold the Borough
of Jefferson Hills, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents,
and representatives harmless from and against all claims, demands,
and causes of action of every kind and character for injury to, or
death of, any person or persons, damages, liabilities, losses, and/or
expenses, occurring or in any way incident to, arising out of, or
in connection with its or its contractors', agents', or
representatives' operations under this permit, including attorneys'
fees, and any other costs and expenses incurred by the Borough of
Jefferson Hills in defending against any such claims, demands, and
causes of action. Within 30 days of receipt of same, the applicant
shall notify the Borough of Jefferson Hills, in writing, of each claim
for injuries to death, or persons or damages or losses to property
occurring or in any way incident to, arising out of, or in connection
with its or its contractors', agents', or representatives'
operations conducted under this permit. At the Borough of Jefferson
Hills' discretion, the Borough may conduct an independent investigation,
monitor, and review the processing of any such claim to ensure that
such claim is handled as required herein.