FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- From the Mayor's Office to the city's police and fire departments, most of the City of Fort Wayne's most public departments presented their 2025 budgets before Fort Wayne City Council Tuesday. The other two departments that presented their proposed budgets included Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control along with the city's finance department, which ensures "proper fiscal management" of money received and spent by other departments. City Council has until Oct. 26 to make a final decision on the City of Fort Wayne's 2025 budget. Mayor's Office One big piece of the mayor's budget included $155,000 for a chief of staff, which is a position that does not currently exist within the city.  There were questions from councilmembers on how the position is different from the current deputy mayor. 3rd District Councilman Nathan Hartman asked if the position of deputy mayor would “sunset” if the man currently filling the position, longtime city official Karl Bandemer, stepped down. "I believe that’s the intent, but I don’t know the timeframe,” said Fort Wayne City Controller Garry Morr.  Morr said the intention of creating the position is not to expressly replace Bandamer, but it seems that would be part of the expectation.  “There is not a good succession plan for leadership in the city,” Morr said. “We have a couple key positions that may or may not be retiring next year.” The proposed budget for the Mayor's Office can be found below. Mayors-Office-budgetDownload Fort Wayne Police Department The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) also presented Tuesday, and something that will be both in this year's budget and others in the future is a plan to replace drones over concerns of foreign espionage and national security risks. Many drones are produced in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), including the Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) drones that the FWPD uses.  In a letter from the chairs of the House Committee on Homeland Security and House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the nation was warned of a potential national security risk raised by the drones being manufactured in China.  “In light of these significant issues, there is a strong public interest in understanding the threats posed by PRC-manufactured drones. As several federal agencies and departments have taken considerable action based on classified information, it is well past time that Congress, SLTT law enforcement agencies, and the American public receive answers to questions relating to PRC drones that have remained outstanding for several years,” part of the letter reads.  That national concern also extends to City Council.  “I would be okay spending more to buy American,” 1st District Councilman Paul Ensley said. “I don’t feel comfortable with the DJI drones in our community.” FWPD Chief Scott Caudill explained that the department will be transitioning away from the drones and hopes to replace two per year. From helping with tracking down suspects during a pursuit or finding a missing person, Caudill said the drones provide a valuable resource for officers. “[It's] like a helicopter you see on TV, but with more advanced technology,” Caudill said. The entire police budget, including drone replacement costs, can be seen below. FWPD-budgetDownload Fort Wayne Fire Department Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) Chief Eric Lahey presented the department's budget on Tuesday with an emphasis on continued training for firefighters, which is where a lion's share of the budget will be facilitated. "When your mission is saving lives, our training is what makes a difference between life and death for someone, and so this budget helps us to invest back into our community," said FWFD Chief Eric Lahey. Lahey also touched on possibly adding a new fire station in Waynedale. “We’re looking at finalizing the bids for design in the next month or so,” Lahey said. “Hopefully we can get building on that third or fourth quarter for next year.” City Council didn’t raise many questions on the budget, which can be seen below.  FWFD-budgetDownload Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control As part of Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control's proposed 2025 budget, the department is looking to add a part-time veterinarian. "We all know that there's a national shortage of veterinarians, and we're trying to do our part to decrease our overall intake," said Amy-Jo Sites, director of Fort Wayne Animal and Control. Sites said having more staff would help decrease the overall intake of animals, which would then decrease expenses. Sites also acknowledged that many of the items her department uses on a daily basis, including dog food and cat litter, have seen significant price increases recently, and she just wants to have an appropriate budget that accommodates those rising expenses. "We all know that every single city department wants a piece of the pie just to be able to operate, and that's all we're asking. Just give us the basics that we need to get through our daily business," Sites said. The department's proposed budget can be viewed below. FWACC-budgetDownload