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contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System ("PERS") on these severance payments, nor make any payments for long-term disability, life, or any other insurance benefits. EMPLOYEE may, if eligible, seek COBRA continuation health benefits following his date of separation from the City. EMPLOYEE agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from and against any and all claims or causes of action affecting any and all liability for any state or federal income tax and PERS liability based upon the severance pay referred in this Paragraph. EMPLOYEE agrees that he will not apply for unemployment benefits following his date of separation from the City. 7. City agrees that EMPLOYEE may request letters of recommendation and references from past, present and future City Council Members and that such letters of recommendation and references may be written on CITY letterhead. EMPLOYEE agrees that by requesting a letter of recommendation or reference, he authorizes and grants absolute privilege to the individual from whom he has requested the recommendation or reference, to release any and all information he or she has concerning EMPLOYEE which may be of a confidential, privileged, positive and/or negative nature, including but not limited to, employment information and/or any other information the individual may possess. EMPLOYEE understands and expressly agrees that information provided by a former, present or future City Council Member in a letter of recommendation or reference requested by EMPLOYEE shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement. 8. The City shall pay EMPLOYEE for all earned and unused accrued vacation, management vacation, and 15 % of unused accrued sick leave, as of the date of separation from employment, less applicable payroll tax withholdings and deductions. This amount will be paid in a lump sum no later than January 24, 2017.