NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) June 30, 2003—Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today assigned it 'SP-1+'rating to Philadelphia, Pa.'s $350 million TRANs. The sale date is July 1. The 'SP-1+' rating reflects the city's: Good general fund liquidity position; and Good historical, but only adequate projected debt service coverage from net ending general fund cash balances on the segregation dates and TRAN maturity date. The TRANs are secured by the city's ('BBB' GO rating/stable) full faith and credit GO pledge and are payable from fiscal 2004 general fund receipts. Proceeds will finance the city's seasonal cash flow needs. The TRAN repayment account will be held by the trustee, Wachovia Bank, N.A. The city is required to deposit funds with the