S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AAA' long-term rating to Charlotte, N.C.'s series 2020A general obligation (GO) refunding bonds and taxable 2020B GO refunding bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our 'AAA' long-term rating on the city's GO debt outstanding as well as our 'AA+' long-term rating on the city's installment purchase obligations. Finally, we affirmed our 'AA+/A-1' dual rating on Charlotte's series 2013G and 2003F variable-rate certificates of participation (COPs). The long-term component of the rating reflects the city's appropriation-backed obligation, while the short-term component is based on the short-term ratings on the liquidity providers, which are Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (series 2013G) and Bank of America N.A. (series 2003F). The outlook is stable. Securing debt service on the