below the other two ratings
agencies, moody's and s&p.
it really indicates a mixture of
strengths and weaknesses with
the city's credit.
the strengths are diversity of
our economy, the fact our local
economy has outperformed most of
the stake, part property-tax
base remains strong, and as a
city and county combined, we
have diversity that others did
not have.
generally speaking, the fiscal
management within the confines
of the fiscal year has remained
very strong.
we have demonstrated that time
and again with revenue compared
with the budget, the mayor and
the board quickly responded for
many years with solutions to
keep the budget in balance.
those are the strengths.
the weakness which are driving
to downgrade or a mixture of
things.
ithe city has drawn very heavily
through its reserves and fund
balances.
we have drawn down over $100