PORTS AUTHORITY.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 125 of April 7, 1942, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Ports Authority Act. Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1971, as amended, effective January 2, 1973, abscribed the Port Authority to the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

MISSION

Provide air and sea transportation services to citizens, industrial and commercial clients and tourist, while contributing to the economic development of Puerto Rico.

VISION

Develop administrative and operational strategies that maximize the Authority's use of human resources and technology in a way that they promote cost-effective development of facilities and resources, while providing an excellent service to our customers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Ports Authority is composed of the following organizational units:

  • Luis Muoz Marn International Airport
  • Regional Airports
  • Auxiliary Administration
  • Economic Development Auxiliary Administration
  • Planning, Engineering and Construction Auxiliary Administration
  • Maritime Management
  • Board of Directors
  • Communications and Public Relations Office
  • General Security Office
  • Office of General Counsel
  • Executive Director's Office
  • Office of the Chief of Information Technology

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Ports Authority of Puerto Rico has a central office located in Isla Grande, Old Miramar Naval Base, # 64 Lindbergh Street in San Juan. It also has various facilities such as ports in the following municipalities: Arecibo, Culebra, Fajardo, Gunica, Guayama, Guayanilla, San Juan, Yabucoa, Vieques and the following Airports: Rafael Hernndez International in Aguadilla, Antonio (Nery) Juarbe in Arecibo, Luis Muoz Marn (LMM) in Carolina, Jos Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Benjamn Rivera Noriega in Culebra, Diego Jimnez Torres in Fajardo, Humacao, Eugenio Mara de Hostos in Mayagez, Patillas Airport, Mercedita International in Ponce, Fernando L. Ribas Dominicci in Isla Grande (San Juan) and Antonio Rivera Rodrguez in Vieques.

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 1,190 1,154 1,080 996 993

Data from Statistical Reports of incumbency certified by the Agency. The figures for fiscal year 2011-2012 are projected during the budget process.

STATISTICAL DATA

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

International Airport LMM Cargo (pounds) 413,886,757 418,025,612 425,325,014
Passengers International Airport LMM 8,523,418 8,453,418 8,510,584
Passengers on cruise ships - San Juan 1,236,121 1,225,484 1,240,578
Passengers on regional airports 1,150,033 1,205,000 1,215,423
Regional airports cargo (pound) 202,998,229 210,118,158 218,854,216
San Juan Cruise ships 466 478 485

Data from Statistical Reports of incumbency certified by the Agency. The figures for fiscal year 2011-2012 are projected during the budget process.

PROGRAMS

Airport Facilities Maintenance and Administration

Program Description

Administers and regulates the use of public airports and supporting facilities. It also controls and oversees all land operations within the airport. Plans and develops airport facilities and capital improvements work.

Customers

Provides commercial and air transportation to the public and to local and international clients.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Firefighters 0 71 68 68
Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 353 125 121 111
Other staff 0 25 31 31
Other Safety and Protection Staff 0 22 71 71
Maintenance and General Services Staff 198 242 235 225
Health Services 0 2 2 2
Information Systems 0 0 2 2
Sales and Marketing Services 0 3 3 3
Total, Positions 551 490 533 513

Maritime Facilities Maintenance and Administration

Program Description

Plans and develops maritime transportation's facilities and services, and provides services to multiple users. Manages and regulates the use of ports and wharves under the jurisdiction of the Authority. Administers; collects fares and fees set by law; monitors the entry and exit of vessels to the island; and extends permits for mooring and anchoring of vessels.

Customers

Provides maritime transportation services to local and international public

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 72 59 58 48
Other Safety and Protection Staff 0 0 7 7
Maintenance and General Services Staff 203 186 155 145
Total, Positions 275 245 220 200

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Oversees, coordinates and manages administrative, programmatic and operational processes. In addition, plans, organizes and supervises the administrative structure of the Ports Authority, which consists of the following areas: Operations, Administration, Engineering and Planning.

Customers

Internal clients of the Agency


Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 11 112 103 80
Other staff 0 2 3 3
Other Safety and Protection Staff 0 61 1 1
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 0 5 5 5
Public Relations and Communications 0 4 4 4
Maintenance and General Services Staff 1 37 24 24
Information Systems 0 2 0 0
Total, Positions 12 223 140 117



Finance and Other General Services

Program Description

Manage finances, contracts, billing rates, budgets and other general services to streamline the financial processes and the economic development of the Agency.


Customers

Internal clients of the Agency



Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 325 106 104 81
Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff 0 8 7 7
Other staff 0 35 31 31
Other Safety and Protection Staff 0 0 1 1
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 0 28 26 25
Public Relations and Communications 0 4 0 0
Maintenance and General Services Staff 27 0 2 2
Information Systems 0 15 16 16
Total, Positions 352 196 187 163



FISCAL YEAR 2012 RECOMMENDED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is $ 172,896,000. The funds include $ 900,000 from Special Appropriations, $ 18,641,000 from Federal Funds, $ 150,221,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources and $ 3,134,000 Reinvestment Program and Federal Economic Stimulus (ARRA).

Operating Expenses reflect a decrease of $ 18,339,000 compared to the resources allocated for fiscal year 2010-2011. This decrease is due to a reduction in projected expenditure by the Corporation on the concepts of payroll and related costs, professional and consulting services.

Special Assignment resources will be used to cover operating expenses of the Port of Mayaguez, which will be transferred to the municipality of Mayagez, according to established agreements.

The contributing federal programs are: Grants for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities, Airport Improvement, Federal Transit Capital Investment Grant and Homeland Security Grant. A reduction in federal funds is estimated due to the decrease in capital improvement projects.

$ 60,230,000 in Federal Funds, Revenues from Internal Resources and ARRA funds will be used to continue capital improvement projects. Example of projects include: Changes to Pier 3 in San Juan, Sierra taxiway extension at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Carolina and Cargo Area Road Widening and Improvements to the system, among other projects.

Revenues from Internal Resources are generated from collections of fares and fees set by law for the use of sea and air facilities. These revenues will be used to cover operational expenses of the Authority and for investment in permanent improvements.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Airport Facilities Maintenance and Administration 46,418 74,883 60,823 55,538
Finance and Other General Services 64,552 6,544 5,880 5,652
General Management and Administration 7,172 33,581 32,152 25,616
Maritime Facilities Maintenance and Administration 24,348 31,320 32,150 25,860
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 142,490 146,328 131,005 112,666
 
Capital Improvements
Airport Facilities Maintenance and Administration 81,715 81,750 85,467 38,299
Maritime Facilities Maintenance and Administration 7,784 129,321 108,625 21,931
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 89,499 211,071 194,092 60,230
Total, Program 231,989 357,399 325,097 172,896
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 900 900 900
Revenues from Internal Sources 142,490 145,428 130,105 111,766
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 142,490 146,328 131,005 112,666
 
Capital Improvements  
Federal Grants 17,266 20,046 59,330 18,641
Other Income 2,334 168,703 62,702 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 69,899 15,657 66,191 38,455
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 6,665 5,869 3,134
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 89,499 211,071 194,092 60,230
Total, Funding Sources 231,989 357,399 325,097 172,896
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 80,378 76,464 74,886 66,862
Rent and Utilities 17,880 17,008 18,152 17,067
Purchased Services 6,728 7,296 6,169 5,158
Transportation Expenses 442 379 409 170
Professional Services 13,456 12,543 12,225 9,812
Other Expenses 19,546 30,210 16,437 12,047
Office Supplies and other Materials 3,858 2,344 2,457 1,490
Advertising and Media Expenses 202 84 270 60
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 142,490 146,328 131,005 112,666
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 89,499 211,071 194,092 60,230
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 89,499 211,071 194,092 60,230
Total, Expense Category 231,989 357,399 325,097 172,896

SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

Airport Facilities Maintenance and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 46,418 74,883 60,823 55,538
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 46,418 74,883 60,823 55,538
 
Capital Improvements  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 4,995 1,013 334
Federal Grants 17,266 18,046 28,330 18,641
Other Income 0 54,945 20,000 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 64,449 3,764 36,124 19,324
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 81,715 81,750 85,467 38,299
Total, Funding Sources 128,133 156,633 146,290 93,837
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 14,813 31,017 29,945 27,119
Rent and Utilities 11,087 12,213 11,348 12,255
Purchased Services 4,769 4,846 4,620 3,352
Transportation Expenses 289 311 271 139
Professional Services 6,278 5,419 5,722 4,220
Other Expenses 8,582 19,648 7,195 7,422
Office Supplies and other Materials 514 1,429 1,720 992
Advertising and Media Expenses 86 0 2 39
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 46,418 74,883 60,823 55,538
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 81,715 81,750 85,467 38,299
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 81,715 81,750 85,467 38,299
Total, Expense Category 128,133 156,633 146,290 93,837
 

Maritime Facilities Maintenance and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 24,348 30,420 31,250 24,960
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 900 900 900
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 24,348 31,320 32,150 25,860
 
Capital Improvements  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 1,670 4,856 2,800
Federal Grants 0 2,000 31,000 0
Other Income 2,334 113,758 42,702 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 5,450 11,893 30,067 19,131
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 7,784 129,321 108,625 21,931
Total, Funding Sources 32,132 160,641 140,775 47,791
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 8,270 18,381 16,681 16,074
Rent and Utilities 4,370 3,631 5,960 3,645
Purchased Services 747 2,144 490 1,496
Transportation Expenses 43 31 57 13
Professional Services 2,959 3,317 2,974 2,551
Other Expenses 7,727 3,469 5,585 1,927
Office Supplies and other Materials 232 347 385 137
Advertising and Media Expenses 0 0 18 17
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 24,348 31,320 32,150 25,860
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 7,784 129,321 108,625 21,931
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 7,784 129,321 108,625 21,931
Total, Expense Category 32,132 160,641 140,775 47,791
 
General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 7,172 33,581 32,152 25,616
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,172 33,581 32,152 25,616
Total, Funding Sources 7,172 33,581 32,152 25,616
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 5,729 22,143 23,796 19,364
Rent and Utilities 242 1,000 755 1,003
Purchased Services 121 267 1,036 258
Transportation Expenses 11 31 75 14
Professional Services 422 2,516 2,275 1,962
Other Expenses 323 7,001 3,642 2,657
Office Supplies and other Materials 312 542 330 355
Advertising and Media Expenses 12 81 243 3
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,172 33,581 32,152 25,616
Total, Expense Category 7,172 33,581 32,152 25,616
 

Finance and Other General Services

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 64,552 6,544 5,880 5,652
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 64,552 6,544 5,880 5,652
Total, Funding Sources 64,552 6,544 5,880 5,652
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 51,566 4,923 4,464 4,305
Rent and Utilities 2,181 164 89 164
Purchased Services 1,091 39 23 52
Transportation Expenses 99 6 6 4
Professional Services 3,797 1,291 1,254 1,079
Other Expenses 2,914 92 15 41
Office Supplies and other Materials 2,800 26 22 6
Advertising and Media Expenses 104 3 7 1
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 64,552 6,544 5,880 5,652
Total, Expense Category 64,552 6,544 5,880 5,652