The Contractor hereby agrees to abide by all applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations. The Contractor and his surety indemnify and save harmless the City, all its officers, representatives, agents and employees against any claim or liability to the extent arising from or based on the violation of any such laws, ordinances, regulations, order or other decree, whether by himself, his employees or his subcontractor. This clause shall not apply to claims or violations arising out of Excluded Waste generated within the city. This clause shall apply not only during the term of this agreement but also as to any claim, liability or damages which are based on the Contractor’s conduct during the term of this agreement and in the event the City is charged with the responsibility, jointly or severally, for the aforementioned conduct as a successor to the Contractor.