Fitch Ratings has upgraded its rating to AAA for the city's general obligation bonds, which are backed by the city's general fund. Fitch has given the city an AA+ rating for lease revenue bonds, which are backed by anticipated revenue.

High credit ratings mean the city can issue debt at lower interest rates, according to city officials.

Standard & Poor's gave the city an AA rating for general obligation bonds and AA-for lease revenue bonds.

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