OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A+' rating to the following Philadelphia, PA (the city) revenue bonds:

--Approximately $192,585,000 water and wastewater revenue refunding bonds, series 2016.

The city expects to sell the bonds in a negotiated sale on Oct. 13. Proceeds of the series 2016 bonds will be used to refund all or a certain portion of outstanding parity bonds (series 2007A, 2009A and 2010C) for interest cost savings and to pay issuance costs.

In addition, Fitch affirms the following rating:

--$1.72 billion in outstanding water and wastewater revenue bonds at 'A+'.

The Rating Outlook is Stable.