§ 8.03. Authorization of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Fire Department.

Pursuant to the provisions of Laws of Fla. ch. 75-464, § 15, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is hereby authorized to operate a fire department at Orlando International Airport to provide fire protection, crash and rescue services, subject to terms, restrictions, limitations, qualifications and regulations of and upon the Authority.

By acceptance of the herein granted approval and authority to provide fire protection, crash and rescue services as evidenced by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (hereinafter called "Authority") providing fire protection, crash or rescue services, the Authority assumes and accepts the exclusive right, duty and responsibility to provide the management, personnel and equipment necessary to provide full and adequate fire protection, crash and rescue services at Orlando International Airport in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of the federal, state or local governments or any agencies thereof.

In addition, by acceptance of the herein granted approval and authority to provide fire protection, crash and rescue services as evidenced by the authority providing such services, the authority shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the City of Orlando, its authorized agents, representatives and employees for damages or for compensation for any injuries or accidents of whatever nature or kind, to persons, animals or property, or for the violation of any law, ordinance, or regulations, due or claimed to be due, either directly or indirectly services or to the act, negligence, error or omission of the Authority, its subcontractors, agents, or employees in connection with or arising out of the performance of fire protection, crash or rescue services and the Authority shall pay all expenses, judgments, costs and attorneys' fees for any appeal, in defending against any such claim made against the City or any of the persons above enumerated.

(Ord. of 9-26-1977, § 1)