Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'AAA' long-term rating on Hamilton County, Ohio's outstanding series 1998A sales tax revenue debt. With a population of 839,316, Hamilton County is home to Cincinnati in southwestern Ohio. Based on population, the county is the third largest in the state and is home to two professional sports stadiums and a sizable convention center. The county's median household effective buying income is 96% of the national average, and per capita retail sales are 89.2% of the national average. As of fiscal 2009, pledged sales tax revenues provided 10.8x maximum annual debt service (MADS) coverage on the series 1998A bonds and all-in 1.06x MADS coverage when including the county's outstanding subordinate debt. Legal provisions
