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11511 Luna Road
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tel (214) 871-1400
reference no.: 40549904
December 12, 2024
City of Kennedale
405 Municipal Drive
Kennedale, TX 76060
Attention: John Horton, Director of Finance
Re: Kennedale Combined Tax & Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Texas
Dear John Horton
S&P Global Ratings has reviewed the rating on the above-listed obligations. Based on our review, we have raised
our credit rating from "AA-" to "AA" and changed the outlook to stable from positive. A copy of the rationale
supporting the rating and outlook is enclosed.
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