The Newton City Council will vote on a set date for a public hearing to approve the 2013-2014 annual budget at 6 p.m. Monday.

The council reviewed the proposed budget and recommended changes to the original budget on Jan. 28. During the meeting, Knabel informed the council that they could introduce an emergency levy. Many other cities in Jasper County use the levy, but ultimately the council decided against it.

Because the council did not approve of the emergency levy, Newton City Administrator Robert Knabel and staff made changes to the proposed budget.