Credit Report

DEBT SERVICE FUND

Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022 Budget


The purpose of this fund is to record property taxes levied and collected for the purpose of paying annual principal and interest payments on debt obligations with a legally binding pledge to repay with a commitment of an annual tax levy against property values certified by the Denton County Appraisal District. 


BOND RATINGS 


The Town has utilized two different rating agencies over the years – Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services.  The AA+ and Aa2 ratings from S&P and Moody’s respectively are considered high investment-grade ratings of each agency and reflect the Town’s very strong economy, rapidly growing tax base, and strong financial position due to significant ongoing development while maintaining through conservative budgeting and formal policies, which will attract investors. 

The chart below reflects ratings since 2008.


Rating Entity  Current Rating  Prior Rating Period  Prior Rating
Standard & Poors AA+  August 2021 AA
Moody's Aa2 June 2021 Aa3
Standard & Poors AA August 2020 AA
Standard & Poors AA January 2017 AA-
Standard & Poors AA- June 2013 A+
Moody's Aa3 April 2010 A2
Moody's A2 December 2008 A3
Standard & Poors A+ November 2008 NR

Moody's Credit Report June 2021
S&P Credit Report August 2021