The noise produced at FMR is from small arms and grenade training. Noise Zone III is
fully contained within the reservation boundary. Figure 3‐5 in Chapter 3 of this
Background Report illustrates the noise zones associated with the firing ranges at FMR.
As shown on Figure 3‐5, Noise Zone II extends beyond the boundary to the east, south,
and west. Currently, most of the land outside FMR that is within Noise Zone II is
undeveloped and compatible. There is potential for future development that could be
incompatible if considerations of AZARNG noise‐generating activities are not taken into
consideration.
Currently FMR complies with all federal guidelines and there are minimal noise
complaints received from neighboring residents. As development continues to grow
around and closer to the FMR boundary, or if the noise footprint at FMR were to change
due to different weapons used for training, there could be increased noise complaints.
5.13
Public Services (PS)
Public services include the assurance that adequate services such as police, fire,
emergency services, parks and recreation, schools, and water / wastewater / stormwater
infrastructure are of good quality and adequately available for use by the military and
surrounding communities. The supply and demand of these public services in the event
of emergency situations is an important consideration.
One issue relating to Public Services has been
identified as part of this JLUS.
PS-1
Emergency service coordination between the AZARNG and the
Town of Florence is not formalized.
Key Terms
Memorandum of agreement. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) is a written
document describing a cooperative relationship between two parties wishing to work
together on a project or to meet an agreed upon objective. Organizations can use an
MOA to establish and outline collaborative agreements, including service partnerships or
agreements to provide technical assistance and training.
Background Report
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