Village Of Baltimore

What Village Of Baltimore does

Village of Baltimore, Ohio is a municipal government entity operating under the Ohio Revised Code as a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, located in Fairfield County. The Village was established in 1825 through the consolidation of two original settlements — Basil, founded by Swiss farm families, and New Market, founded by Virginian settlers — along the Ohio & Erie Canal corridor. It provides the standard portfolio of small-village municipal services: water and sewer utilities, police protection (via its own department), fire and EMS coverage (via the Basil Joint Fire District serving 48+ square miles jointly with Liberty Township), zoning and code enforcement, building and fence permitting, street maintenance, parks and recreation (Johnson Park, Alt Park, Basil Park, Bope Warehouse Park, and a swimming pool), a Mayor's Court handling misdemeanors and local ordinance violations, and municipal income tax collection administered through RITA.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams characteristic of Ohio villages: a 1.5% municipal income tax on wages and compensation, property taxes, monthly water and sewer utility fees (including a $15/month water debt service charge and a 3% rate increase effective January 1, 2020), building/zoning permits, facility rentals, and Mayor's Court fines. Specialized functions are outsourced to contracted partners — Safebuilt provides the Building Official and Permit Technician, Rumpke handles residential trash collection through 2025 at $13.96/month, and Park National Bank and People's Bank provide equipment and infrastructure financing. Infrastructure funding is augmented through grants from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for waterline replacement on Jefferson St, Elmwood Ave, and Fairview Ave, and from the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) for the EPA-mandated Water Service Line Inventory covering 414 residences.

The Village operates with 11-50 employees out of its Municipal Office at 103 West Market Street, with the historic 1905-1906 Town Hall/Victoria Opera House at 101 South Main Street serving as a civic and cultural anchor. Governance rests with an elected Mayor (Rick Ellas) and six-member Village Council, supported by a Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Tree Commission. Public engagement occurs through the official website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, direct mail, and YouTube-broadcast council meetings. The Village is part of the Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District (1,375+ K-12 students) and maintains School Resource Officer agreements with district schools. As a government entity, it has no commercial products, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no venture financing.

Name

Village Of Baltimore

Legal name

Village of Baltimore, Ohio

Website

https://baltimoreohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1825

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Baltimore, Ohio is a municipal government entity providing water, sewer, police, fire/EMS coordination, zoning, parks, Mayor's Court, and administrative services to residents and businesses within its Fairfield County corporate boundaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAE

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAD

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAN

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Zoning and code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Income Tax: The Village levies a 1.5% annual tax on salaries, wages, commissions, and other compensation. This provides funds for general operating expenses and capital improvements. The tax is collected and administered by RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency).
2. Water and Sewer Utility Fees: Monthly water and sewer service charges. Rates were increased by 3% effective January 1, 2020. Includes water debt service charge of $15.00 per month.
3. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes assessed on real property within the Village boundaries.
4. Building and Zoning Permits: Fees collected for zoning permits, building permits, fence permits, and other construction-related approvals.
5. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for shelter houses at Johnson Park and Basil Park. Half-day rates range from $100-$125 for residents, $125-$150 for non-residents. Full-day rates range from $150-$225.
6. Court Fines and Fees: Mayor's Court collects fines for misdemeanor offenses, zoning cases, property maintenance cases, and tax-related cases.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Village of Baltimore, Ohio provides municipal government services to its residents and businesses, including water supply and sewer utilities, police protection, fire and EMS coverage (via the Basil Joint Fire District), parks and recreation facilities (Johnson Park, Basil Park, swimming pool), building and zoning permits, street and snow maintenance, Mayor's Court for misdemeanor and code cases, and municipal income tax administration. The Village operates under Ohio Revised Code as a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, with no commercial products sold beyond fees for permitting, utility usage, and facility rentals.

Product overview

The Village of Baltimore, Ohio is a municipal government entity providing public services to residents. It does not offer commercial technology products or services. The organization provides government职能 including water and sewer utilities, police and fire services, parks and recreation facilities, building and zoning permits, municipal court, and income tax collection. The website serves as a civic information portal rather than a commercial product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Service Monthly treated-water service for Village of Baltimore residents, billed through a recurring subscription with a base rate and a $15.00/month water debt service charge.
• Sewer Service Monthly wastewater collection and treatment service billed to Village residents through a recurring monthly subscription.
• Police Protection Round-the-clock public safety and law enforcement services provided by the Baltimore Police Department to Village residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Fire and EMS Protection Fire suppression and paramedic-level emergency medical services provided to the Village of Baltimore via the Basil Joint Fire District, covering 48+ square miles.
• Building Permits Review, issuance, and inspection of building permits for structural additions, decks, water heater replacements, roof replacements, and major electrical or plumbing work within Village limits.
• Zoning Permits Zoning approvals and code-enforcement reviews for property use, new construction, additions, and accessory structures within Village limits.
• Fence Permits One-time permit application service for residential and commercial fence installations within Village limits at a flat $50.00 fee.
• Mayor's Court Local judicial service hearing misdemeanor offenses, zoning cases, property maintenance cases, and tax-related cases, presided over by a magistrate with a village prosecutor and clerk of courts.
• Municipal Income Tax Administration Levy, collection, and administration of the 1.5% Village municipal income tax through RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency), the largest administrator of municipal income taxes in Ohio.
• Shelter House and Community Center Rentals Half-day and full-day facility rentals at Johnson Park Shelter House, Basil Park Shelter House, and the Basil Park Community Center, priced separately for residents and non-residents and requiring a $50 refundable deposit.
• Residential Trash Collection Curbside residential solid-waste collection provided through the Village's contract with Rumpke, billed monthly to residents.
• Mosquito Control Spraying Seasonal area-wide spraying delivered via the Village's contract with the Fairfield County Health Department to reduce mosquito populations.
• School Resource Officer (SRO) Services School Resource Officer staffing provided by the Village to Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District campuses (Elementary, Middle, and High School).

Quantifiable outcome

• Waterline improvements on Jefferson St, Elmwood Ave, and Fairview Ave funded through OPWC grants
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRITA is the largest administrator for municipal income taxes in Ohio. They handle the collection and administration of the local income tax for the Village of Baltimore, including processing tax forms and handling taxpayer inquiries.
• SafebuiltcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVillage contracts with Safebuilt to process building permits and perform inspections. Safebuilt provides a Building Official (Christopher T. Wilson) and Permit Technician (Jennifer Downing) for the Village.
• Fairfield County Building DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Fairfield County Building Department works with commercial applicants to complete all permits and inspections necessary to complete projects. Village zoning permits must be presented to them for building permits.
• Basil Joint Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaltimore is served by the Basil Joint Fire District, which serves both the Village and Liberty Township with fire protection and EMS services. Coverage area is 48+ square miles. Fire Chief is Rob Cooley.
• RumpkecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVillage contracts with Rumpke for residential trash collection. Contract extended through 2025. Current rate is $13.96 per month (2023).
• Fairfield County Health DepartmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVillage contracts with the Fairfield County Health Department for mosquito spraying services to reduce mosquito populations.
• ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage participates in ODOT road salt contracts for winter road maintenance. Multiple ordinances reference ODOT agreements for salt procurement and highway maintenance.
• Liberty Union-Thurston Local School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage is part of the school district. Village provides School Resource Officers (SRO) to schools through agreements. Includes Elementary (K-4), Middle (5-8), and High School (9-12).
• Baltimore Downtown Restoration CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDRC leases the theater space on upper floors of Town Hall. The committee works on restoring and operating the Victoria Opera House.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Village of Buckeye Lake, Ohio: Small Licking County village of similar population size. Provides comparable municipal services including water, sewer, police, and zoning, with parallel exposure to seasonal occupancy patterns and small-staff operational constraints.
• City of Pickerington, Ohio: Adjacent Fairfield County municipality of similar small-town character serving the Central Ohio growth corridor. Comparable across municipal service mix (water, sewer, police, parks, zoning) and customer base of suburban families, with a similarly active building permit and development pipeline.
• City of Pataskala, Ohio: Small Licking County city of similar size and residential character. Provides comparable municipal services including water, sewer, police, zoning, and parks, with a similar small-staff operating model and a comparable reliance on income tax and utility fees.
• Village of Granville, Ohio: Small Licking County village of comparable population and historic character with a strong K-12 school district. Operates similar municipal services including water, sewer, parks, zoning, and Mayor's Court, with a comparable tax structure and small-staff model.
• Village of Johnstown, Ohio: Small Licking County village of comparable size and Central Ohio suburban-rural character. Operates similar municipal services and faces similar infrastructure and growth management challenges, including aging water and sewer systems.
• City of Canal Winchester, Ohio: Nearby Central Ohio municipality of comparable size and family-oriented demographic profile. Similar service offerings (utilities, police, parks, zoning) and similar exposure to growth pressures from the Columbus metropolitan area, making it a near-direct operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio: Larger Franklin County suburb of greater scale but similar family-oriented demographic profile and Central Ohio location. Provides a useful comparison point for service delivery scale, utility rate structures, and the trajectory from small village to larger suburb.
• City of Lancaster, Ohio: Fairfield County seat — a larger, more established municipality with broader service portfolio (full utility operations, transit, extensive parks). Useful benchmark for service delivery scale and infrastructure investment patterns relevant to Baltimore's growth trajectory.

Others

• Safebuilt: Third-party provider of building department services to the Village of Baltimore (providing Building Official and Permit Technician). Comparable as an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor — represents the outsourced-vendor model Village of Baltimore uses for non-core services.
• RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency): Third-party administrator of municipal income taxes for the Village of Baltimore. Comparable as an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — illustrates the shared-service model common among small Ohio municipalities for tax administration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsKUv3GgnaRXXWkTJB06vJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/thevillageofbaltimoreohio?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-baltimore-pool

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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