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Utah County approves previously signed Bateman removal-bond after tense debate over indemnity language
Summary
County commissioners approved an amended construction-removal bond with Lance Bateman after a 2-1 vote; debate focused on whether paragraph 7's indemnity language was one-sided and enforceable and whether "negligence" should be excluded.
County commissioners narrowly approved an amended construction project removal bond with property owner Lance Bateman after a lengthy debate over indemnity language that disclosed a split among elected officials.
Commissioner Sakovich led the challenge to paragraph 7 of the agreement, saying the clause as written was “too one-sided” and could leave property owners without meaningful recourse. He proposed removing language that would prevent a property owner from seeking relief if the county's actions…
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