Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating to Hartford County Metropolitan District, Conn.'s general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2015. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on the district's previously issued parity debt. The outlook is stable. The 'AA+' rating reflects our opinion of the district's: Stable and affluent service area, which consists of eight member municipalities in the Hartford region; Very strong general fund reserves despite a planned drawdown in fiscal 2013; and Sizable capital improvement plan that stems from a consent decree. The district's full faith and credit pledge secures the GO bonds. We understand bond proceeds will permanently finance the district's bond anticipation notes
