ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY INDIVIDUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT In consideration of being allowed to occupy the Minnehaha County right-of-way or participate in the adopt-a-highway program, I understand and acknowledge as follows: 1. I am aware of, appreciate the character of the many dangers associated with picking up litter on a highway right-of-way and risks and hazards posed by traffic, nature, the condition of the right-of-way and hazardous materials that may be found on the right of way and voluntarily assume any and all risks of injury, deathA, damage or loss, from each and every cause resulting from my occupation of the right-of-way or participation in the Adopt-a-Highway Program. 2. Minnehaha County, its officers, employees, and agents will not incur liability to me, my heirs, successors, or assigns resulting from my occupation of the right-of-way, participation in the Adopt-a-Highway Program or other voluntary activities on or near the right-of-way. 3. The County makes no promises, guarantees, or warranties, nor is it obligated to me in any way due to my participation in this program. 4. I hereby release and discharge the County from all claims, demands or causes of action of any kind or nature that may result from my participation in the Adopt-a-Highway Program or other voluntary activities on or near the right-of-way. 5. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County, its officers, employees and agents, from all liability for any damages or injuries resulting from any of my acts or failure to act during my participation in the Adopt-a-Highway Program or other voluntary activities on or near the right-of-way. 6. I consent to receive any medical treatment deemed advisable during my participation in the activity listed above. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT VOLUNTARILY WITH NO INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME, AND I INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. |