The rating on Philadelphia, Pa.'s TRANs reflects: A good liquidity position, and Strong historical and projected debt service coverage by net ending general fund cash balances on the debt service segregation date and the TRAN maturity date. The TRANs are secured by fiscal 2001 general fund receipts. The note repayment fund will be held by the trustee (Commerce Bank, Pa., N.A.) and invested in U.S. obligations. The city is required to deposit with the trustee the entire $250 million principal payment on June 1, 2001, and the interest payment on June 28, 2001. Projected debt service coverage by net ending general fund cash balances is very strong at 2.66 times (x) on June 1 and 1.72x at maturity on June