Taking a stance that contrasts sharply with his predecessor, Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Mike King said Wednesday his agency has money it will be willing to offer as the Legislature drafts its budget for the upcoming fiscal year or two.

The department has sufficient money to ensure it can complete projects already selected for the next two years, King told a monthly Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce breakfast audience.

King said he’s also confident there’s sufficient funding for the fiscal 2015-16 budget, though the state likely have will to borrow to complete its full 10-year plan.

“We’ll be asked to give money up for other uses,” said King.  “The Legislature does such a great job. They have K-12, family and children, a lot of other needs to look at. The Legislature’s job is to anticipate those needs. There will be an opportunity for us to give this year. Our budget is funded beyond what we need for T-Works.”