Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'AAA' long-term rating on Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Ind.'s series 2005A taxable bond bank bonds, supported by the city of Indianapolis, reflecting the city's: Deep and diverse economy with a large commercial base that serves as the hub for much of the state's economy, Good financial management and very strong reserve levels, and Moderate overall debt burden. The 2005A bonds are payable solely from the trust estate. Under the indenture, the bonds are secured by a pledge to the trustee of the qualified obligations and all principal and interest payments made or required to be made on the qualified obligations. The qualified obligations are the city of Indianapolis' taxable general
