Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA+' rating, with a stable outlook, to Denver City and County, Colo.'s series 2008 GO justice system facility bonds and supplemental interest coupons. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA+' rating on the city's outstanding GO debt, and city GO debt issued on behalf of the Denver Board of Water Commissioners. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects Denver's: Position as the center of a large and diverse metropolitan economy that serves as a regional trade and employment center; Maintenance of a large fund balance position and willingness to implement proactive midyear budget-cutting when necessary to maintain general fund unrestricted reserves at the city's minimum goal of 15% of expenditures;
