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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 ascribed 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, which combined with other transportation options, helps and facilitates the socioeconomic development and the quality of life of the citizens.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Human Resources and Industrial Relations
- Internal Audit Office
- Internal Security
- Management and Finance
- Office of Legal Counsel
- Office of the Deputy Director
- Office of the Executive Director
- Services and Operations
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 Cataño, San Juan and Hato Rey facilities.
| Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Passengers transported-Fajardo, Vieques and Culebra (FVC) |
1,000,442 |
1,050,464 |
1,071,473 |
| Passengers transported-San Juan, Cataño and Hato Rey |
894,197 |
945,878 |
993,171 |
| Tons of cargo transported-Fajardo Vieques and Culebra |
309,263 |
315,000 |
330,750 |
Customers
Customers in Cataño, Hato Rey and San Juan, and residents and visitors of Vieques and Culebra
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $44,384,000. This amount includes $22,228,000 from Special Appropriations-General Fund, $15,666,000 in Federal Grants and $6,490,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources.
Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $563,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program. However, the Authority expects an increase in Revenues from Internal Sources and Federal Grants.
Resources from the Special Appropriations-General Fund will be used for operational expenses and the costs associated with the maintenance of maritime transportation services in the municipalities of Fajardo, Vieques and Culebra, and the San Juan and Cataño's Aqua-Expreso. In addition, they will be used to pay suppliers for maintenance and operational services.
Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from the sales of tickets for transportation services and the collection of cargo related fees. There is an increase in operational expenses to accomodate the growth in passengers resulting from the acquisition of 2 new vessels for the Fajardo-Vieques-Culebra route and the Metro route.
Federal Transit Capital Investment Grant is among the federal programs that provide the larger appropriations. These resources are directed towards the improvement of the Cataño, Vieques, Culebra and Fajardo Terminals.
Capital Improvements include $2,990,000 in Revenues from Internal Resources and matching federal funds. Per Act 242-2011, known as the Government of Puerto Rico Bond Issuance, an additional $15,000,000 in non-recurring funds from the Public Improvements Fund is assigned for the acquisition of 2 vessels for transport between Fajardo, Vieques, and Culebra.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Program |
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| Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Proposed |
| Ferry Service, operations, and Maintenance |
25,350 |
36,258 |
29,991 |
29,428 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
25,350 |
36,258 |
29,991 |
29,428 |
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| Capital Improvements |
| Ferry Service, operations, and Maintenance |
37,848 |
1,000 |
34,200 |
14,956 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
37,848 |
1,000 |
34,200 |
14,956 |
| Total, Program |
63,198 |
37,258 |
64,191 |
44,384 |
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| Funding Sources |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Special Appropriations - General Fund |
20,848 |
23,957 |
24,604 |
22,228 |
| Federal Grants |
120 |
0 |
2,696 |
3,700 |
| Revenues from Internal Sources |
4,382 |
12,301 |
2,691 |
3,500 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
25,350 |
36,258 |
29,991 |
29,428 |
| |
| Capital Improvements |
|
| Special Appropriations - General Fund |
4,500 |
200 |
0 |
0 |
| Federal Grants |
33,248 |
800 |
19,200 |
11,966 |
| Other Income |
100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Public Improvements Fund |
0 |
0 |
15,000 |
0 |
| Revenues from Internal Sources |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,990 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
37,848 |
1,000 |
34,200 |
14,956 |
| Total, Funding Sources |
63,198 |
37,258 |
64,191 |
44,384 |
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| Expense Category |
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| Operational Expenses |
|
| Payroll and Related Expenses |
14,983 |
19,043 |
15,640 |
13,944 |
| Rent and Utilities |
265 |
603 |
603 |
614 |
| Purchased Services |
2,639 |
5,917 |
2,529 |
6,229 |
| Transportation Expenses |
250 |
155 |
155 |
155 |
| Professional Services |
1,755 |
2,247 |
2,696 |
0 |
| Other Expenses |
974 |
837 |
0 |
0 |
| Previous Years Debt Payments |
0 |
0 |
447 |
0 |
| Equipment Purchases |
0 |
95 |
95 |
95 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials |
4,469 |
7,361 |
7,826 |
8,391 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
25,350 |
36,258 |
29,991 |
29,428 |
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| Capital Improvements |
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| Capital Improvements Program |
37,848 |
1,000 |
34,200 |
14,956 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
37,848 |
1,000 |
34,200 |
14,956 |
| Total, Expense Category |
63,198 |
37,258 |
64,191 |
44,384 |
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