DALLAS (Standard&Poor's) March 2, 2010--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AAA' rating and stable outlook to San Antonio, Texas' series 2010 general improvement refunding bonds. In addition, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AAA' rating on the city's GO debt outstanding. The outlook on all ratings is stable. "The ratings reflect our assessment of the city's deep and increasingly diverse economy, which has allowed management to successfully manage the city's operations through previous economic cycles," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Horacio Aldrete-Sanchez. Also supporting the rating is our view of San Antonio's strong financial management policies, which include a comprehensive long-term financial and capital program; very strong financial performance and position; and moderately high overall debt
