COMPANY FOR THE INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT OF CANTERA'S PENINSULA.



LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 20-1992, as amended, created the Company for the Integral Development of Cantera's Peninsula in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was created as a public corporation that is to exist for 20 years or 5 additional years if extended by Executive Order. At the end of this time; it will cease to exit.


MISSION

Promote the integral development of the Cantera's Peninsula through the active participation of the current and future residents of the community along with the private and public sectors in the social, cultural, and economic development of PR.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration and Finances
  • Board of Directors
  • Development of Community Projects
  • Office of the Executive Director

PROGRAM

Cantera's Peninsula Communities Development

Program Description

This Program tackles the issue of poverty and looks to improve the life for the Cantera's Peninsula current and future residents. At the same time, it looks to create a sustainable community.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $9,531,000. This amount includes $349,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund, $225,000 from Special Appropriations General Fund, $6,320,000 from Loans and Bond Issues and $2,637,000 from Other Income.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $634,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012, due to an increase in resources received from Other Income. These resources correspond to the development of socioecomic projects needed to conclude the work related to Cantera´s development. It also provides funding to develop environmentally friendly initiatives and foster eco-tourism.

Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will used to match payroll costs. It also has funds from a Special Apropriations to promote training and entrepreneurship opportunities through community organization and non-traditional education that advances and creates the skills needed to compete in a globalized world.

Other Income is generated from community initiatives, contributions from the Municipality of San Juan and from private businesses. Private businesses are required to contribute up to one third of the combined total of the funds provided by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico State Government and the Municipal Government. These funds will be used to continue the development of activities that guarantee economic strengthening and community training.

The amount of $6,320,000 from Loans and Bond Issuance are included to continue capital improvements work. Examples of these projects include: the seven areas of economic opportunity with high potential for sustainable eco-tourist activity: business development, fishing, recreational sailing, lodgings management, sea craft management, and others that support the attainment of the socioeconomic objectives of the 9,972 people that live in this community.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Cantera's Peninsula Communities Development 1,192 1,379 2,577 3,211
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,192 1,379 2,577 3,211
 
Capital Improvements
Cantera's Peninsula Communities Development 7,865 13,978 18,314 6,320
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 7,865 13,978 18,314 6,320
Total, Program 9,057 15,357 20,891 9,531
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 71 40 349 349
Special Appropriations - General Fund 211 0 225 225
Local Stabilization Fund 258 360 0 0
Other Income 652 979 2,003 2,637
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,192 1,379 2,577 3,211
 
Capital Improvements  
Loans & Bond Issuance 7,865 13,978 18,314 6,320
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 7,865 13,978 18,314 6,320
Total, Funding Sources 9,057 15,357 20,891 9,531
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 780 952 1,053 1,036
Rent and Utilities 44 44 59 48
Purchased Services 101 100 133 148
Transportation Expenses 11 20 33 33
Professional Services 223 205 765 1,076
Other Expenses 13 40 482 842
Equipment Purchases 3 8 12 5
Office Supplies and other Materials 7 10 14 12
Advertising and Media Expenses 10 0 26 11
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,192 1,379 2,577 3,211
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 7,865 13,978 18,314 6,320
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 7,865 13,978 18,314 6,320
Total, Expense Category 9,057 15,357 20,891 9,531