City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
November 6, 2023

11/1/2023
1 Slaton Family Shelter An application to name the picnic shelter at Ray Flanagan Park Admin Policy A-20Purpose of Park and Facility Naming Policy Provide uniform guidelines for the determination of names and public facilities installed by the City of MercedObjectiveEnsure that parks, recreational areas, and facilities and easily identified and locatedEnsure that names designated for parks, recreational areas and facilities…are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood servedEncourage public participation in the naming, renaming and dedication of parks, recreational areas and facilitiesEncourages the dedication of lands, facilities, pr donation by individuals and/or groups 1 2
11/1/2023
2 Slaton family history in MercedSettled in the Merced Area in 1930’sFamily members have made significant contributions to the areas of local business, education, agriculture, healthcare, and community serviceLong tradition of service of community engagement in MercedEstablished local churches, Weaver School District PTA, Cub Scout Troops, and The Study Center to support adult learning at Flanagan Park Connection to Ray Flanagan Park
Once owned by the Slaton FamilyRetain ownership of adjacent propertyHost many family events in the Park annually•May Day- Celebrating Slaton’s arrival to Merced•Labor Day•Slaton Family ReunionHas become a sentimental anchor for the family•Family is seeking to preserve and recognize the contributions and commitments to the City of Merced spanning multiple generations •Naming of the shelter will serve as lasting tribute to the collective efforts and accomplishments of the Slaton family that have helped shape Merced. 3 4
11/1/2023
3 Seeking Council ActionDirector of Parks & Community Services reviewed application•Reviewed terms of Park Naming Policy and Deed for Ray Flanagan Park•Established prior practice of naming facilities separate from Parks themselves•Forwarded to Recreation & Parks Commission for review and considerationRecreation & Parks Commission hosted public hearing on September 25th•Presentation provide by applicant, Mr . Tony Slaton•No objections were raised •Recreation & Parks Commission voted to unanimously support your adoption of the naming of the picnic shelter at Ray Flanagan Park- Slaton Family ShelterRequesting Council Consideration of Adoption as Recommended•Adopt the recommendation submitted by Recreation & Parks Commission to name picnic shelter at Ray Flanagan Park- Slaton Family Shelter 5