PUERTO RICO AND THE ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES MARITIME TRANSPORT AUTHORITY.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 1 of January 1, 2000, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico and the Island Municipalities Maritime Transport Authority Act, created the Authority and abscribed it to the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

MISSION

Provide an efficient, agile and reliable maritime transportation service for the residents of Puerto Rico and the Municipal Islands, that combined with other transportation options, helps and facilitates the socioeconomic development and the quality of life of the citizens.

VISION

Become an independent and economically stable agency, whose main goal is to promote the economic development and to improve the quality of life for the residents of Puerto Rico, the Municipal Islands and its customers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Puerto Rico and the Island Municipalities Maritime Transport Authority consists of the following organizational units:

  • Administration and Finance Auxiliary Directorate
  • Services and Operations Auxiliary Directorate
  • Human Resources and Industrial Relations Auxiliary Directorate
  • Internal Security Auxiliary Directorate
  • Office of Legal Counsel
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Office of the Assistant Director

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Puerto Rico and the Island Municipalities Maritime Transport Authority is located at El Conquistador Avenue, in Monte Brisas Shopping Center in Fajardo; has an Executive Office located at Calaf No. 1 Street in the Acuaexpreso Building in Hato Rey and a maintenance facility in Isla Grande. It also has facilities on the ferries terminals in Fajardo, Culebra, Vieques, Catao, Hato Rey and 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 223 232 228 214 214

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



PROGRAM

Ferry Service, operations, and Maintenance

Program Description

Provides maritime transportation services for passengers and cargo to residents, as well as visitors from Fajardo, Vieques and Culebra and customers of the Catao, San Juan and Hato Rey facilities.

Objectives

  • With federal funding and local contributions renovate the fleet in oder to provide efficient and reliable service.
  • Improve the system of electronic ticketing, provide an online system for the purchasing of tickets to Vieques and Culebra by the third quarter of 2011.
  • Continue to provide maritime transportation services between Hato Rey and San Juan.
  • With federal funding and local contributions carry out fleet's preventing maintenance work to reduce regular maintenance costs and continue to offer a reliable service.
  • Complete the construction of the terminal in the municipality of Catao, with the help of federal grants.
  • Improve ticketing services at the Fajardo Terminal.
  • Start the construction of the Culebra Terminal.
  • Rehabilitate Mosquito Pier in Vieques.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Passengers transported-Fajardo, Vieques and Culebra (FVC) 1,004,579 1,005,000 1,006,000
Tons of cargo transported-Fajardo Vieques and Culebra (FVC) 255,000 309,263 315,000

Statistical data is information provided by the Agency during fiscal year 2011-2012 budget process.

Customers

Customers in Catao, Hato Rey and San Juan, and residents and visitors of Vieques and Culebra

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 68 78 74 66
Maintenance and General Services Staff 155 154 154 148
Total, Positions 223 232 228 214

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is $49,191,000. The funding includes: $24,604,000 from Special Appropriations-General Fund, $21,896,000 from Federal Grants and $2,691,000 from Internal Sources.

Operating Costs reflect an increase of $ 4,401,000, compared with the resources allocated for fiscal year 2010-2011. This is due to an increase in the resources that will be used to cover the operating expenses of the Authority.

Resources from the Special Appropriations-General Fund will be used for operational costs and the costs associated with the maintenance of maritime transportation services in the municipalities of Fajardo, Vieques and Culebra, and the San Juan and Catao's Acuaexpreso. In addition, they will be used to pay suppliers for maintenance and operational services.

Federal Transit Capital Investment Grant will be used to start the construction of the Culebra Terminal.

Revenues from Internal Sources are obtained from sales of tickets for transportation services and the collection of cargo related fees.

This funding will enable the Authority to meet its commitments and to provide a safe, efficient and reliable maritime transportation. In addition, the Authority intends to improve the existing reservations and ticketing system.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Ferry Service, operations, and Maintenance 18,844 25,350 25,590 29,991
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 18,844 25,350 25,590 29,991
 
Capital Improvements
Ferry Service, operations, and Maintenance 34,800 37,848 1,000 19,200
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 34,800 37,848 1,000 19,200
Total, Program 53,644 63,198 26,590 49,191
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 17,000 20,848 23,957 24,604
Federal Grants 241 120 0 2,696
Revenues from Internal Sources 1,603 4,382 1,633 2,691
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 18,844 25,350 25,590 29,991
 
Capital Improvements  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 4,500 200 0
Federal Grants 34,800 33,248 800 19,200
Other Income 0 100 0 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 34,800 37,848 1,000 19,200
Total, Funding Sources 53,644 63,198 26,590 49,191
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 13,243 14,983 15,232 15,640
Rent and Utilities 276 265 603 603
Purchased Services 452 2,639 2,529 2,529
Transportation Expenses 277 250 155 155
Professional Services 543 1,755 0 2,696
Other Expenses 0 974 0 0
Previous Years Debt Payments 0 0 0 447
Equipment Purchases 120 0 95 95
Office Supplies and other Materials 3,888 4,469 6,976 7,826
Advertising and Media Expenses 45 15 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 18,844 25,350 25,590 29,991
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 34,800 37,848 1,000 19,200
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 34,800 37,848 1,000 19,200
Total, Expense Category 53,644 63,198 26,590 49,191