KBRA Releases Report for Chicago Park District GO Bonds Series 2018A-E

NEW YORK--()--On September 11, 2018, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned a long-term rating of AA with a Negative Outlook to the Chicago Park District (CPD)’s General Obligation Limited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2018A; General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B; General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2018C; General Obligation Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2018D (Personal Property Replacement Tax Alternate Revenue Source); and General Obligation Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018E (Special Recreation Activity Alternate Revenue Source). KBRA also affirmed its long-term rating of AA and Negative Outlook to the CPD’s outstanding general obligation bonds.

Ratings

Issuer:              Chicago Park District, IL

Series/Bond       Rating     Outlook     Action
General Obligation Limited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2018A     AA     Negative     Assigned
General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, 2018B     AA     Negative     Assigned
General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2018C     AA     Negative     Assigned
General Obligation Unlimited Tax Park Bonds, Series 2018D (PPRT Alternate Revenue Source)     AA     Negative     Assigned
General Obligation Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018E (Special Recreation Activity Alternate Revenue Source)     AA     Negative     Assigned
General Obligation Bonds     AA     Negative     Affirmed
KBRA’s long-term ratings do not apply to bonds backed by a letter of credit or liquidity facility, unless otherwise noted.

KBRA’s long-term rating for CPD is based on the U.S. Local Government GO Methodology.

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KBRA is a full service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus, is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider, and is a certified Credit Rating Agency (CRA) by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered with ESMA as a CRA.

Contacts

Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Analytical Contacts:
Kate Hackett, 646-731-2304
Managing Director
khackett@kbra.com
or
Hernando Montero, 646-731-2435
Associate Director
hmontero@kbra.com

Contacts

Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Analytical Contacts:
Kate Hackett, 646-731-2304
Managing Director
khackett@kbra.com
or
Hernando Montero, 646-731-2435
Associate Director
hmontero@kbra.com