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Bristol, Connecticut; Tax Secured, General Obligation Jun 05
Standard & Poors, June 2005
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' rating, and stable outlook, to Bristol, Conn.'s series 2005 GO bonds. The rating reflects the city's: Historically manufacturing-based economy, which has diversified over the past decade into the trade and services sectors; Average wealth and income factors; Steady growth of the commercial and residential property tax base; Consistent financial performance, complemented by capable financial management, that has contributed to a trend of strong available reserves; and Low debt burden, coupled with an above-average repayment and a fully funded pension system. Bristol, with a population of 60,541, is in west-central Connecticut, about 16 miles outside of Hartford, Conn. ('A'/Stable GO debt rating). Population and enrollment trends have been relatively flat over the past...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Bristol
Action: New Rating
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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