Following Hurricane Katrina, the City of Gulfport selected Broaddus & Associates as Program Manager for its multi-funded recovery program, including the $78,960 SF, three-story Robert J. Curry Public Safety Center. The FEMA-361 compliant facility houses Police Administration, Community Services, Municipal Courts, temporary holding cells, processing areas, and two state-of-the-art courtrooms. Designed as a first responder shelter, the facility can accommodate more than 275 personnel and remain operational during power outages.

Broaddus & Associates led value engineering efforts that saved the City more than $500,000, allowing additional funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The team also coordinated multiple funding sources, including FEMA, MEMA, grants, and insurance proceeds, while managing designers and contractors toward on-time, on-budget delivery. The project was completed in just 17 months, supporting the revitalization of Gulfport’s severely damaged downtown area.