Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating to Metropolitan District Hartford County (MDC or the district), Conn.'s general obligation (GO) issue of 2016 Series B refunding bonds. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA+' long-term and underlying ratings on the district's previously issued parity debt. The outlook on all ratings 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; Strong financial performance coupled with very strong available reserves; 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 be
