Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Health Care, Hospital; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Health Care, Hospital; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer

Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Health Care, Hospital; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Summary: Philadelphia, PA; Revenue - Health Care, Hospital; Revenue - Utility, Water/Sewer
Published Dec 31, 1998
697 words — Published Dec 31, 1998
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(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

  
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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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