The rating on Philadelphia, Pa.'s TRANs reflects: An improving liquidity position; and Strong debt service coverage, historical and projected, by net ending general fund cash balances on the debt service segregation date and the TRAN maturity date. The TRANs are secured by fiscal 2000 general fund receipts. The note repayment fund will be held by the trustee (Chase Manhattan Trust Co.) and invested in U.S. obligations. The city is required to deposit with the trustee the entire $270 million principal payment on June 1, 2000, and the interest payment on June 29, 2000. Projected debt service coverage by net ending general fund cash balances is very strong at 2.75 times (x) on June 1 and 1.66x at maturity on June