b'The Citys north end has flourished with the new $6.5 million investment of Novogradac & Company for anewofficeandthe$4.4millioninvestmentintheClevelandClinicUnionHospitalasanorthend facility.This is also the area that will be home to the Citys north end safety sub-station, which broke ground in 2018.This $1.6 million project encompasses a 5,700-square-foot facility with two bays, which will aid in our services to the north end of Dover.A downtown church also embarked on an expansion beginning in 2017.Lifebridge Church expanded its auditorium area, enlarged the basement, and added an elevator, multipurpose space, and a coffee house.This expansion is estimated to be around $0.5 million and was finished in 2018.A large boost to our local economy is the ground breaking of a new Dover High School.They broke ground in early summer on a $46.2 million new school.The three-story state-of-the-art structure will enclose 176,766 square feet, including a 1,200-seat auditorium and a 1,809-seat gymnasium.The project is expected to be completed by late 2020.Major InitiativesFor the Year On September 17, 2012, Dover City Council passed an Ordinance to impose a three percent lodging tax for establishments offering sleeping accommodations to guests and in which there are five or more rooms, starting on January 1, 2013.Currently this tax affects three local motels.The monies are to be deposited into the general fund and will be used for the economic development and tourism in the City of Dover. Requests can be submitted by groups or organizations wanting funding for projects being completed in the City.The Dover Architectural Review Board reviews the requests and makes a recommendation to Council.As of the end of 2018, the City has awarded $76,086 since the beginning of the program. The City of Dovers electric generating plant is one of four its size in Ohio.The construction of the electric plant was a hard fought battle by the Citys administration more than 100 years ago.The plant was completed and opened its doors in 1910.The Citys Mayor, Richard Homrighausen, is very active in all aspects of the plant, serving as president of the Ohio Municipal Electric Association for many years.The organization advocates the needs of the small generating plants in Ohio.He testifies before the United States Senate Sub Committee often to provide our legislators with the voice of the communities affected by pending legislation.Our City light plant is an immeasurable asset to the City.Our electric system supplies reliable, affordable power to the entire City with the emphasis on reliable.In the past, when the weather has knocked out power to the area, our Citys electric field division is on the streets restoring power as soon as safely possible.We are fortunate to have our power restored efficiently while others are waiting.Reliable power is an advantage to every business in the City, as well as every power customer.Affordability is a direct result of a diversified power portfolio and our ability to generate power ourselves.The City is always looking for ways to save the citizens and be responsible in our choices.2018wasayearformaintenanceandupgradestotheCityslargestasset.TheDoverLightPlant continues to supply efficient and affordable electric to its residents and businesses for over 100 years.During the annual shut down much of the work is done to the plant.This year was no exception, the boiler, the turbine, the coal handling equipment, and various other pieces of equipment received yearly inspection, maintenance, and upgrades.TheCitysElectricFieldDivisionseesthatthepowerissuppliedtoourconsumersreliablyand efficiently.Residentially, 19 new accounts were added, 38 poles were replaced, and maintenance on the existing lines was done throughout the City, making the system more reliable.Commercial growth was betterthanexpected,addinganadditional3commercialaccounts.TheElectricFieldDivisionalso assisted the traffic light contractors in energizing the new traffic boxes, removing and replacing old poles.- vii -'