MARTÍN PEÑA CANAL ENLACE PROJECT CORPORATION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 489 of September 24, 2004, as amended, known as the Integral Development of Special Planning of the Martín Peña Canal Act, created the Martin Peña Canal ENLACE Project Corporation, as an independent judicial entity separate from any other public agency, governmental instrumentality and from the Municipality of San Juan.

MISSION

Coordinate and implement public policy regarding the rehabilitation of the Martin Peña Channel and the urban, social and economic development of the neighboring communities with effective and protagonistic participation from the residents and the communities, through alliances between the communities, the public sector and the private sector.

VISION

Promote a united, secure, successful community; a model of self-reliant coexistence in the heart of San Juan.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Corporation is composed of the following organizational units:

  • Community Economic Development
  • Urbanism and Environment
  • Housing
  • Advisory Board
  • Board of Directors
  • Citizen Participation and Social Development Office
  • Office of the Executive Director

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Corporation is located on Ave. Ponce de Leon #1957, Stop 26 in Santurce. The Special Planning District of the Martin Peña Channel is comprised of the following communities: Barrio Obrero-West, Barrio Obrero-Marine, Barrio Obrero-San Ciprian, Buena Vista Santurce, Stop 27, Las Monjas, Buena Vista Hato Rey and Israel-Bitumul.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 9 14 13 13 14

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.

PROGRAM

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Coordinates, directs and implements the Land Utilization Development Plan for the Martin Peña Channel. The Plan includes all the projects and programs related to the environmental rehabilitation of the channel and plans to improve the quality of life of residents and the urban environment of communities along the channel.

Objectives

  • Environmental: Support the rehabilitation of the San Juan Bay Estuary, improve the quality of water and fauna and wildlife habitats by widening and dredging the Channel and by promoting the conservation of areas adjacent to the channel.
  • Socio-economic: Improve living conditions for the residents of the communities located on both sides of the Channel, specifically in the areas of: public health, housing, quality of urban spaces and infrastructure. Foster a healthy relationship between the communities and the urban setting. Promote the touristic, recreational and educational use of the channel and have residents participate of new opportunities for employment and development to increase the value of the land.
  • Institutional: Encourage the civic and democratic development of the Channel through the active participation of the residents in the planning and rehabilitation processes.

Customers

Approximately 30,000 people that live in the 8 communities adjacent to the Martín Peña Channel and its visitors.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 7 10 8 8
Other staff 1 0 1 1
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 1 1 1 1
Maintenance and General Services Staff 0 1 1 1
Families and Community Services Staff 0 2 2 3
Total, Positions 9 14 13 14

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012 is $1,019,000. The resources include $1,013,000 from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund and $6,000 from Other Income.

The resources of the Joint Resolution of the General Fund are for operational expenses and will allow the Corporation complete its functions. In addition, these funds will help them with the rehabilitation of the Channel, the revitalization of the communities that surround it and the realization of medular and interrelated objectives of the ENLACE Project.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
General Management and Administration 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019
Total, Program 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 1,458 967 539 1,013
Other Income 0 0 0 6
Local Stabilization Fund 0 419 480 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019
Total, Funding Sources 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 667 534 534 540
Rent and Utilities 22 28 28 49
Purchased Services 3 67 41 41
Transportation Expenses 1 2 2 2
Professional Services 652 439 301 275
Other Expenses 109 292 92 91
Equipment Purchases 0 5 2 2
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 7 7 7
Advertising and Media Expenses 4 12 12 12
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019
Total, Expense Category 1,458 1,386 1,019 1,019