(Editor's note: This article was originally published Oct. 11, 1997. It is being republished now for RatingsDirect.) The ratings on Philadelphia, Pa.'s bonds reflect the following credit concerns: Decreasing collection rates, which have slipped to 82.2% in fiscal 1996, following a peak of 87.1% in fiscal 1994 after the city's Department of Water implemented monthly billing; and Significant anticipated additional debt resulting from a large capital improvement program. These concerns are partially lessened by the following credit strengths: Stable financial position with coverage of senior revenue debt service managed to the 1.2 times (x) level following deposits to the capital and rate stabilization accounts; and Consistently strong regulatory compliance record following the resolution of three environmental consent orders in fiscal
RESEARCH Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Health Care, Hospital; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer Publication date: 31-Dec-1998 Credit Profile AFFIRMED Philadelphia, Pennsylvania $575,000 PHILADELPHIA WTR & SWR SER 16 DTD 5-15-91 DUE...
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Philadelphia Gas Works' Gas Revenue Bonds Rated 'BBB' – 1999/05/28 – US$ 150.00
Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Utility, Gas – 1999/06/09 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Pf Structured, Letter of Credit – 1999/06/11 – US$ 225.00
Philadelphia, PA's TRANs Rated `SP-1+' – 1999/06/18 – US$ 150.00
Summary: Philadelphia, PA; General Obligation, Local Note – 1999/06/18 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer – 1998/12/14 – US$ 225.00
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer – 1998/12/10 – US$ 500.00
S&P Raises Philadelphia,PA Wtr&Swr Revs Rtg to BBB+ – 1998/12/09 – US$ 150.00
Summary: Philadelphia, PA; General Obligation, Local GO – 1998/12/04 – US$ 225.00
S&P Rates Philadelphia,PA $180M GO Rfdg Bnds 'BBB' – 1998/12/01 – US$ 150.00
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