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, ascribed 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

International Airport LMM Cargo (pounds) 387,486,307 380,271,500 385,320,110
Passengers International Airport LMM 8,241,677 8,150,343 8,166,423
Passengers on cruise ships - San Juan 1,164,989 1,130,200 1,145,278
Passengers on regional airports 1,089,037 1,070,256 1,072,340
Regional airports cargo (pound) 222,089,899 220,240,580 225,730,000
San Juan Cruise ships 475 460 464

Data from Statistical Reports of incumbency certified by the Agency. The figures for fiscal year 2012-2013 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.

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

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

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


FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $199,236,000. This amount includes $800,000 from Special Appropriations, $28,329,000 in Federal Funds, $168,910,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources and $1,196,000 from Other Income.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $22,315,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of the Freight Inspection System.

Resources from Special Appropriations were transferred to the Mayaguez municipality for the operational expenses of the Mayaguez Port.

The contributing federal program is the Airport Improvement Program to continue the planning and development of airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The Authority expects an increase in federal funds.

The amount of $64,255,000 from Federal Funds, Revenues from Internal Sources and Other Income is included for the continuation of capital improvements work, for example: repairs to the Pan-American Pier in San Juan, Sierra Taxiway Extension at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina and the Rehabilitation of Power Distribution Lines at the Ceiba Airport.

Revenues from Internal Resources are generated from 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 capital improvements work.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Airport Facilities Maintenance and Administration 74,883 57,195 55,538 53,276
Finance and Other General Services 6,544 5,325 5,652 5,026
General Management and Administration 33,581 24,203 25,616 26,248
Maritime Facilities Maintenance and Administration 31,320 28,716 25,860 50,431
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 146,328 115,439 112,666 134,981
 
Capital Improvements
Airport Facilities Maintenance and Administration 81,750 40,170 32,049 52,888
Maritime Facilities Maintenance and Administration 129,321 105,679 20,370 11,367
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 211,071 145,849 52,419 64,255
Total, Program 357,399 261,288 165,085 199,236
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 900 900 900 800
Revenues from Internal Sources 145,428 114,539 111,766 134,181
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 146,328 115,439 112,666 134,981
 
Capital Improvements  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 6,665 5,869 3,134 0
Federal Grants 20,046 45,521 20,355 28,329
Other Income 168,703 62,702 1,809 1,196
Revenues from Internal Sources 15,657 31,757 27,121 34,730
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 211,071 145,849 52,419 64,255
Total, Funding Sources 357,399 261,288 165,085 199,236
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 76,464 68,119 66,862 66,193
Rent and Utilities 17,008 19,032 17,067 18,828
Purchased Services 7,296 5,865 5,158 6,148
Transportation Expenses 379 302 170 170
Professional Services 12,543 10,196 9,812 29,854
Other Expenses 30,210 9,216 12,047 11,767
Office Supplies and other Materials 2,344 2,636 1,490 1,946
Advertising and Media Expenses 84 73 60 75
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 146,328 115,439 112,666 134,981
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 211,071 145,849 52,419 64,255
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 211,071 145,849 52,419 64,255
Total, Expense Category 357,399 261,288 165,085 199,236