NATIONAL PARKS COMPANY.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 114 of June 23, 1961, as amended, known as The Puerto Rico National Parks Company Law. Act No. 9 of April 8, 2001, as amended, created The Puerto Rico National Parks System which is administered by the Company.

MISSION

To operate, develop and preserve all of the natural, recreational and historical parks that have been declared national parks. Promote the protection, conservation and recreational use of parks, beaches forests, historical monuments and natural sites for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

VISION

Be recognized nationally and internationally and become an example for the creation, development, operation, conservation and expansion of parks and green infrastructure.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Puerto Rico National Parks Company is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Parks Operation Division
  • Board of Directors
  • Administration Office
  • Legal Assessment Office
  • Internal Auditing Office
  • Marketing and Client Services Office
  • Planning, External Funding and Permanent Improvements Office
  • Budget and Finance Office
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems Office
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoological Park
  • Camuy River Cavern Park
  • Tanama Rivera National Park

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Puerto Rico National Parks Company is located in the Environmental Agencies Building on the First Floor, El Cinco Sector, Highway #838, Km. 6.3, Ro Piedras, PR

  • Vacation Centers: Boquern in Cabo Rojo, Punta Santiago in Humacao, Monte del Estado in Maricao, Punta Guilarte in Arroyo, Villas de Aasco in Aasco and Villas del Caonillas Lake in Utuado.
  • Public beaches: La Monserrate in Luquillo, Manuel "Nolo" Morales in Dorado, Cerro Gordo in Vega Alta, Cana Gorda in Gunica, Punta Guilarte in Arroyo, Tres Hermanos in Anasco, Sun Bay in Vieques, Boqueron in Cabo Rojo, Punta Santiago in Humacao, Seven Seas in Fajardo, Punta Salinas in Toa Baja and Playita in Condado.
  • Other recreational areas: Seven Seas Recreational Vehicle Park in Fajardo, Punta Guilarte in Arroyo, Punta Santiago in Humacao, Isla de Cabras Recreational Area in Toa Baja, Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoological Park of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez and the Tanam Rivera National Park in Utuado.
  • Parks: Luis Muoz-Marin in San Juan, Camuy River Cavern Park, Julio Enrique Mongas Park in Bayamon, Child's Aquatic Park in Humacao, Las Nereidas Park in San Juan, Liberty Plaza in San Juan and Enrique Marti-Coll Linear Park in San Juan.

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 652 550 545 497 497

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


PROGRAM

Acquisition, construction and operation of national parks and recreational facilities

Program Description

Develops national parks to offer the inhabitants and visitors of Puerto Rico recreational alternatives. Promotes recreational, cultural and educational activities focused on environmental education. It is also responsible for planning, building, rehabilitating and conserving recreation and sport facilities. In addition, it constructs playing fields for different sports and recreational areas including: fishing, boardwalks, paths, athletic tracks, pools, baseball stadiums, equestrian parks, football fields and other sport facilities.

Customers

The entire population of Puerto Rico and visitors.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 114 108 107 104
Other staff 273 250 246 215
Maintenance and General Services Staff 239 165 167 158
Information Systems 26 27 25 20
Total, Positions 652 550 545 497

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $32,494,000. The funding includes: $16,939,000 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund; $9,935,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources and $2,620,000 from Other Income.

Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $733,000 in comparison with the funding allocated for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, due to the transfer of the titles of several parks to the municipalities where they are located.

The funding from the Joint Resolution-General Fund will allow the Company to cover the Agency payroll costs and employee related expenses.

The Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from fees for services offered at vacation centers, public beaches, parks and other recreational areas. By law these funds will be used to cover the Company's operational expenses. The reduction observed in this income is due to a decline in admissions.

Other Income is generated from interest from the Company's banking instruments. These funds are intended for operational expenses related to the administration, operations and maintenance of the facilities, which include: public beaches, vacation centers, sports, recreational facilities and the Central Office.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES


Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Acquisition, construction and operation of national parks and recreational facilities 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494
Total, Program 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 21,136 2,394 9,079 19,939
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 2,320 0 0
Federal Grants 534 0 0 0
Other Income 2,664 5,300 1,288 2,620
Revenues from Internal Sources 13,349 17,281 12,000 9,935
Local Stabilization Fund 0 8,693 10,860 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494
Total, Funding Sources 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 23,916 19,807 19,939 19,939
Rent and Utilities 4,148 3,895 3,705 3,902
Purchased Services 3,730 2,900 3,149 2,221
Transportation Expenses 23 9 20 15
Professional Services 300 122 174 155
Other Expenses 3,310 6,482 5,365 5,544
Non Distributed Allocations 534 2,320 0 0
Previous Years Debt Payments 592 0 0 0
Equipment Purchases 586 213 355 275
Office Supplies and other Materials 532 237 508 437
Advertising and Media Expenses 12 3 12 6
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494
Total, Expense Category 37,683 35,988 33,227 32,494