S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'A+' rating to Dodge City , Kan.'s anticipated $16.4 million series 2025-A general obligation (GO) bonds and its 'SP-1+' short-term rating to Dodge City's roughly $1.5 million series 2025-1 GO temporary notes. We also affirmed our 'A+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on Dodge City's existing GO debt and our 'SP-1+' short-term rating on the city's existing notes. The outlook on the long-term ratings is stable. The ratings are based on the application of our criteria, Methodology For Rating U.S. Governments , Sept. 9, 2024. Dodge City's full-faith-and-credit pledge secures the GO bonds and notes, which are a GO of the city. Certain GO bonds and notes are also payable from special assessment taxes
