NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On May 18, 2018, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a AA+ rating with a Stable Outlook to the City of Fort Worth, Texas General Purpose Bonds, Series 2018 and on the Tax Notes, Series 2018.
KBRA’s rating action reflects the City’s strong financial management policies and practices, strong management, and strong financial performance and liquidity. Economic growth is vibrant, although wealth levels are lower than statewide metrics. Debt levels are moderate; and the City is actively working on pension reform to reduce the related liability.
This rating assignment is based on KBRA’s U.S. Local General Obligation Rating Methodology. KBRA’s rating evaluation of the long-term credit quality of local government general obligation bonds focuses on four key rating determinants, as summarized below:
- Governance, Management Structure and Policies: AAA
- Municipal Resource Base: AA
- Debt and Additional Continuing Obligations AA
- Financial Performance and Liquidity Position: AAA
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