PORT OF THE AMERICAS AUTHORITY.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 171-2002, as amended, known as the America's Port Authority Act.

MISSION

Help Puerto Rico become the maritime distributor and logistics center for the Caribbean. Promote the creation of added value zones and free trade zones for the development of light manufacturing and service industries in Puerto Rico's southern area.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Board of Directors
  • Office of the Executive Director


FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $7,057,000. This amount includes $1,954,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources and $5,103,000 from Loans and Bond Issuance.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $171,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to a rise in heavy equipment's maintenance costs.

Per Act 409-2004, known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's guarantee to pay the principal and interest on Port of the Americas Authority bonds Act, $5,103,000 were included to continue capital improvements work, specifically the dredging and infrastructure development at the Port.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Operation and Administration of the America's Port 0 1,052 1,783 1,954
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 1,052 1,783 1,954
 
Capital Improvements
Operation and Administration of the America's Port 37,794 30,580 13,436 5,103
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 37,794 30,580 13,436 5,103
Total, Program 37,794 31,632 15,219 7,057
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 0 1,052 1,783 1,954
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 1,052 1,783 1,954
 
Capital Improvements  
Loans & Bond Issuance 37,794 30,580 13,436 5,103
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 37,794 30,580 13,436 5,103
Total, Funding Sources 37,794 31,632 15,219 7,057
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 342 260 259
Rent and Utilities 0 1 53 67
Purchased Services 0 205 1,076 1,444
Transportation Expenses 0 4 21 20
Professional Services 0 437 325 110
Other Expenses 0 54 15 21
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 2 3 3
Advertising and Media Expenses 0 7 30 30
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 1,052 1,783 1,954
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 37,794 30,580 13,436 5,103
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 37,794 30,580 13,436 5,103
Total, Expense Category 37,794 31,632 15,219 7,057