"Myer Hutchinson said a rating downgrade would cost the city more than a half-million dollars over 20 years, based on current bond rates."

   While I do agree it's good to keep our ratings high to save money (every dollar counts) I am surprised that the amount is so small.  25K per year??  Can that be right?

 Almost makes it a non story in my opinion. 

   Anytime I see that something is going to save (or cost) X amount over 10 years or more, I know that it's not much in the scheme of things. If it were, it would just show that it's going to save (or cost) X amount per year.