NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) April 5, 2012--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA' rating to City of Colorado Springs, Colo.'s utilities system revenue bonds series 2012B. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA', 'AA/A-1+', and 'AA/A-1' ratings on the utilities' parity debt outstanding. The outlook is stable. "The 'AA' rating reflects our view of city council's willingness to set rates that provide generally strong debt service coverage and good liquidity, competitive rates in each of its four utility systems, a diverse mix of resources in its electric system, and a stable regional economy," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Judith Waite. A pledge of net revenues of Colorado Springs Utilities' (CSU) electric, gas, water,
