Direct staff to prepare presentation on city bond rating risks
In Plain English
The city's credit rating from S&P affects how much it pays to borrow money for projects. A lower rating means higher costs when the city issues bonds. Staff will explain potential financial impacts of further downgrades and steps needed to maintain the current rating.
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