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subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter. The city council by resolution shall have the power to provide for the inclusion in such contract of such terms as it may deem necessary to protect the best interests of the city. B. In awarding a contract under this chapter, the city council shall consider the type of equipment to be used, the amount of money offered, the responsibility and past experience of the persons making the proposal. C. An award of such contract shall confer upon the person to whom the contract is awarded, the exclusive right, during the terms of the contract, to collect, transport and dispose of solid waste, recyclables and organic waste produced or accumulated within the corporate limits of the city, subject only to such exceptions as: (i) are specifically set forth in this chapter; or (ii) are specifically set forth in the contract. All provisions of this chapter applicable to the contractor shall constitute and be a part of any contract awarded under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person other than the person to whom such contract shall be awarded, or to whom such contract may be assigned with the consent of the city council, to collect or remove solid waste, recyclables and organic waste in and from the city, except as provided in this chapter. D. The person to whom such contract shall be awarded shall file with the city clerk a bond for the faithful performance of the contract in the sum of $1,000,000, unless otherwise provided in the contract entered into pursuant this section. E. The term of such contract shall not be for more than five years, but may provide that the collector shall have an option to extend for an additional five years, upon giving written notice to the city at least 90 days before termination. Further, the agreement may provide that at the end of said option, being 10 years from the date of agreement, both parties, by mutual consent reached at least 90 days prior to termination, may extend the agreement for an additional period not to exceed five years, unless otherwise provided in the contract entered into pursuant this section. F. Unless otherwise provided in the contract entered into pursuant this section, such contract shall also require that said collector procure for the period covered by the proposed contract, full workmen's compensation insurance with an approved insurance carrier. Such contract shall also require that said collector carry public liability insurance to the amount of $5,000,000 for the death or injury of one person, and $10,000,000 for the death or injury to two or more persons in any one accident, and property damage insurance to the extent of $5,000,000 upon each of the trucks or other vehicles used by the contractor in the carrying out of the work called for in the contract. The insurance to cover both the city, the members of the council and its officers, employees and agencies, and the collector. G. The council may, in its discretion, negotiate, award and execute a contract for the exclusive right to collect, remove and dispose of solid waste, recyclables and organic waste in and from the city. H. The contract and this chapter shall specifically apply to all facilities and buildings owned or operated by governmental agencies within the city.