b'City of Dover Tuscarawas County, Ohio Managements Discussion and Analysis For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 Unauditedprojects.The City, along with AMP, continues to research alternative methods of power generation, such as hydropower.The Citys goal is to diversify our power sources, through purchased power and our own generation, to provide the most reliable power at the lowest cost to our citizens.The strength of Dover continues to be the number of small businesses who provide the City of Dover diversity in its tax base.Only one employer has more than 1,000 employees; Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital continues to expand its facilities and provide new services.The plans for the future are always made keeping a careful watch on the financial condition of the City. The City of Dover has a firm commitment to its citizens and has continued to provide a high level of services in 2018.Our goal remains to grow and meet the needs of the future while maintaining fiscal soundness.CitydepartmentsareadequatelystaffedandtheCitycontinuestoreplaceequipmentby necessity.We are proceeding with our yearly paving program and extending our streets and utilities to new areas based on need.The Council and the Administration work very hard to keep the City growing and providing our Citizens with consistent service and meeting their needs.We watch our funds closely and make sure monies are budgeted to provide for proper maintenance of our equipment and facilities.Our administration and department superintendents are all involved in our budget process.Our budget is developed from the bottom up with the emphasis on good stewardship of our ratepayers and taxpayers money.Contacting the Citys Finance DepartmentThis report is intended to provide our citizens and anyone interested in the financial aspects of the City of Dover a general overview of our financial operation.If there are questions, please contact Nicole Stoldt, Auditor,CityofDover,122EastThirdStreet,Dover,Ohio44622,bytelephone330-343-6385,by website at www.doverohio.com or by e-mail nicole.stoldt@doverohio.com. - 16 - - 16 -'