CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT AUTHORITY
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act No. 351 of September 2, 2000,
as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority Act, established the Convention Center District Authority.
MISSION
Develop and operate the Convention District, the Convention Center, the Coliseum of Puerto Rico and other projects to position Puerto Rico as a destination for business, tourism and world class entertainment, while at the same time promoting economic development of the island.
VISION
Strong economic growth and sustainable development of Puerto Rico through the convention, tourism and entertainment industries, and urban redevelopment.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Convention Center District Authority is comprised of the following organizational units:
- Director's Board
- Legal Department
- Financial Affairs Office
- Communications Office
- Real Estate Development Office
- Technology Department
- Convention Center Operations Office
- Coliseum Operations Office
- Operations and Facilities Office
- Human Resources and Administration Office
- Office of the Executive Director
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Convention Center District Authority is located at No. 100 Convention Boulevard San Juan.
PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE
- Convention Center Operations
- Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
- Convention District Development - Real Estate
- Promotional and operational development of the district
POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
| |||||
| Total amount of positions | 19 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
PROGRAMS
Program Description
The Convention Center is the largest and the most technologically advanced convention center in the Caribbean and Latin America. It has a total area of 580.000 square feet (53.882 m2) and a 17,000 seat capacity. One of the branches of the Spectator Management Group (SMG) is in charge of the center's administrative operations. The SMG is a private company with extensive worldwide experience in the management of convention centers and arenas.
Objetive- Promote the use of the facility for international meetings, conventions, conferences, exhibitions, meetings and other business events, entertainment, social, cultural, historical, scientific and public interest.
Customers
Tourists, companies, organizations, local and international corporations.
Human Resources
The Outreach Program and Operational Development of the District is in charge of the Convention Center's managerial, administrative and technical operations.
Program Description
Is responsible for the operation of the Jos Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. One of the branches of SMG is in charge of the Coliseum's administration.
Objetive
- Promote business events and entertainment shows of social, cultural, historical, public and scientific interest.
Show's producers, people in the entertainment industry, artists and the general public.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total, Positions | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The Outreach Program and Operational Development of the District is in charge of the Coliseum's managerial, administrative and technical operations.
Convention District Development - Real Estate
Program Description
Plan and develop the lands of the District of Puerto Rico Convention in Isla Grande and the Jos Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. It also provides the necessary infrastructure to make the new convention center an attractive place for tourists and local visitors. Complies with the Authority's Plan by leasing and selling land to the private sector. Promotes tourism and economic development of the area through the redevelopment of the surroundings of the Jos Miguel Agrelot Coliseum.
Objetive
- Develop, negotiate and market the Convention District real estate and the Jos Miguel Agrelot Coliseum for a variety of projects, hotels, offices, shops and residences, among others.
Investors, developers, contractors, retailers, individuals and the banking industry.
Human Resources
The Outreach Program and Operational Development of the Districtis is in charge of the Real Estate program's administrative, tehnical and managerial operations.
Promotional and operational development of the district
Program Description
Funds, develops and manages the operation of the District during its construction phase. Promotes events and projects.
The Program is responsible for the Convention District's real estate, including the planning, development, leasing and sale of land to private sectors in compliance with the Authority's Plan.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Public Relations and Communications | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Maintenance and General Services Staff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Information Systems | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total, Positions | 19 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is $ 40,868,000. The funds come entirely from Revenues from Internal Resources.
These revenues are generated from the operation of the Coliseum, The Convention Center and revenues obatined from the Room tax. These resources will be used to cover operational expenses and to continue development of infrastructure projects.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| Convention Center Operations | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
| Promotional and operational development of the district | 6,678 | 5,786 | 5,943 | 5,943 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 37,528 | 35,711 | 35,868 | 35,868 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Convention District Development - Real Estate | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Total, Program | 66,588 | 45,711 | 43,868 | 40,868 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 37,528 | 35,711 | 35,868 | 35,868 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 37,528 | 35,711 | 35,868 | 35,868 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 66,588 | 45,711 | 43,868 | 40,868 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 1,727 | 837 | 994 | 994 |
| Rent and Utilities | 524 | 524 | 524 | 524 |
| Purchased Services | 33,202 | 32,276 | 32,276 | 32,276 |
| Transportation Expenses | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Professional Services | 1,749 | 1,749 | 1,749 | 1,749 |
| Other Expenses | 153 | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 37,528 | 35,711 | 35,868 | 35,868 |
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Capital Improvements Program | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Total, Expense Category | 66,588 | 45,711 | 43,868 | 40,868 |
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM
Convention Center Operations
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Purchased Services | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Total, Expense Category | 15,159 | 15,851 | 15,851 | 15,851 |
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Purchased Services | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
| Total, Expense Category | 15,691 | 14,074 | 14,074 | 14,074 |
Convention District Development - Real Estate
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Capital Improvements | ||||
| Capital Improvements Program | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Total, Expense Category | 29,060 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 6,678 | 5,786 | 5,943 | 5,943 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 6,678 | 5,786 | 5,943 | 5,943 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 6,678 | 5,786 | 5,943 | 5,943 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 1,727 | 837 | 994 | 994 |
| Rent and Utilities | 524 | 524 | 524 | 524 |
| Purchased Services | 2,352 | 2,351 | 2,351 | 2,351 |
| Transportation Expenses | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Professional Services | 1,749 | 1,749 | 1,749 | 1,749 |
| Other Expenses | 153 | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 6,678 | 5,786 | 5,943 | 5,943 |
| Total, Expense Category | 6,678 | 5,786 | 5,943 | 5,943 |