The Village Council of Lithopolis approved a supplemental appropriations ordinance for the 2026 fiscal year, according to an April 18 announcement. The ordinance was sponsored by Mayor Eric Sandine and outlines changes to the village’s budget allocations without any new revenue increases.
This decision is important as it allows the village to adjust its financial plans to meet obligations and maintain essential services for residents. The council directed the Fiscal Officer to update these changes with the Fairfield County Auditor.
The ordinance specifies several adjustments: Contract Services in the General Fund will increase by $150,000, raising its total from $235,000 to $385,000. Water Professional Services will see an increase of $40,000, bringing that line item from $40,000 to $80,000. Water Capital Outlay is set to rise by $100,000—from $75,000 up to $175,000—and Sewer Capital Outlay will go up by $50,000 for a new total of $158,250.
Lithopolis has been recognized for enhancing community life through events such as the annual Honeyfest and maintains key facilities like its village office and Wagnalls Memorial Library according to the official website. The village partners with Bloom Township Fire Department for emergency medical services according to the official website and works closely with other local organizations across Fairfield County according to the official website.
Known as “the City of Stone” due to historic building stone deposits according to the official website, Lithopolis has served residents since its founding in 1814. It functions as a statutory village government offering utilities and police protection while collaborating on emergency services and maintaining community resources according to the official website.
The council’s approval reflects Lithopolis’s ongoing commitment “to serving residents, business owners, employees and visitors through responsive local government,” according to its official site.
