Central Valley Trust. MPOA hereby acknowledges and agrees that it’s Police Officers and Detectives have made the decision to sign a Joinder Agreement with the Central Valley Medical Trust and that this decision has been made independently of the City. The City of Modesto makes no representations or warranties regarding the Plan or Trust or the ability or willingness of the Plan or Trust to make payments or provide benefits to or on behalf of the Officers and Detectives of the MPOA or their dependents now or in the future. The City of Modesto makes no representations or warranties regarding the taxation of the contributions to the Plan and/or Trust, the taxation of benefits paid under the terms of the Plan, or the compliance of the Plan and/or Trust with any state or federal tax laws. Participating members and former members shall be solely responsible for any state, federal or other taxes associated with their participation in the Plan and/or Trust. Applicable officers, members and exclusive representatives shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Modesto, its employees and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation all costs, taxes, liens, assessments, levies, penalties, claims for benefits, attorneys’ fees, fines, damages and judgments, in connection with the participation of the MPOA and its members and former members in the Plan and/or Trust and in connection with the provision of benefits to members or former members of the MPOA.
