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� <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 6/ 12/2006 <br />Item No: 6. <br />T���,�Mr_s�iit :�����rt����J. �•]�:_����.r r�p�'r����L <br />��' � �� {�� � <br />l�cnila� Se�iit�n; <br />st�t�-1��;��r� <br />Item Description: Presentation on the City's Bond Rating and Cash Reserve Levels <br />Introduction <br />At the 4/24/06 Ciry <br />analysis of the City's <br />of the rating itself. <br />Council meeting, the Council authorized Springsted Inc., to perform an <br />bond rating and to look at overall cash reserve levels, a major component <br />In authorizing the study, it was acknowledged that maintaining a strong bond rating allows the <br />City to borrow money (i.e. issue bonds) at a more favorable interest rate than it could if it had a <br />lesser rating. This results in lower debt payments and lower property taxes. As such, it is <br />prudent for the City to periodically assess the strength of its financial condition and other credit <br />categories. <br />Springsted Inc. has completed their analysis and will be on hand to present their conclusions and <br />recommendations. <br />Request for Council Action <br />No formal action is required. <br />