Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'A' underlying rating (SPUR) on Monroe, La.'s sales tax increment revenue debt issued for the Garrett Road Economic Development Area (the district). The outlook is stable. The rating reflects our view of the district's : More than 3x maximum annual debt service (MADS) coverage by pledged fiscal 2014 incremental sales tax revenue; Closed flow of funds for pledged state incremental sales tax and no plans to issue debt in the near term; Mandate to use only excess pledged state incremental sales tax revenues to pay debt service, which allows for the accumulation of surplus funds dedicated to bond debt service; and Dependence on city-apportioned sales tax revenue, lessening the likelihood that the project
...(Editor's Note: The original report, published Dec. 9, 2015, reflected an error in the application of our criteria. The criteria determined to be applicable to the issue is highlighted in our report published on Sept. 13, 2017.) Credit Profile...
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Summary: Monroe, Louisiana; Water/Sewer – 2018/10/16 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Monroe, Louisiana; General Obligation – 2021/01/07 – US$ 225.00
Monroe, LA Water Revenue Bond Rating Lowered Two Notches To 'BBB+'; Outlook Negative – 2024/10/28 – US$ 150.00
Summary: Monroe, Louisiana; Water/Sewer – 2024/10/28 – US$ 225.00
Research Update: Monroe, LA Debt Rating Lowered To'A+'On Declining Reserves, Deteriorating Debt Metrics; Outlook Stable – 2026/10/28 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Monroe, Louisiana; Tax Increment – 2017/09/13 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Monroe; General Obligation – 2017/04/06 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Monroe; General Obligation – 2016/11/22 – US$ 225.00
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