Standard&Poor's Ratings Services confirmed the short-term components of its ratings on five utility system improvement bond series issued by and for Colorado Springs, Colo., due to the extension of the associated liquidity facilities. The affected bond series, and the ratings and liquidity facility providers for each, are as follows: Series 2012A (AA/A-1+): U.S. Bank National Assn., Series 2010C (AA/A-1): JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Series 2009C (AA/A-1+): Royal Bank of Canada, Series 2007B (AA/A-2): Barclays Bank PLC, and Series 2006A (AA/A-1): JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. The long-term component of the ratings is based on the rating on the obligor, Colorado Springs. The short-term components of the ratings are based on the short-term ratings on the respective liquidity providers. The
