Waite Park, MN Bond Rating Raised To 'A+' On Strong Reserves And Good Financial Management Oct 08
Standard & Poors, October 2008
Abstract
CHICAGO (Standard & Poor's) Oct. 24, 2008--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its standard long-term and underlying rating (SPUR) on Waite Park, Minn.'s general obligation (GO) debt to 'A+' from 'A-'. In addition, Standard & Poor's assigned its 'A+' standard long-term rating to the city's series 2008A GO improvement bonds. Standard & Poor's based its upgrade on the city's maintenance of very strong reserves, coupled with good financial management practices. In our opinion, the 'A+' rating further reflects the city's participation in the growing regional St. Cloud economy; a diverse revenue base that allows the city to capitalize on its position as a regional retail center; a solid financial position with a high general fund balance, and a quick debt...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Waite Park
Action: New Rating
Action: Outlook: Stable
Action: Upgraded
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