The city council of the city of Lava Hot Springs hereby finds that the city has a population less than ten thousand (10,000); derives the major portion of its economic well being from people catering to recreational needs and meeting needs of people traveling to the city for an extended period of time; that the city has a significant economic dependence upon visitors and travelers passing through or staying in the community and the city; and that said visitors and travelers require services of the city which place an undue burden upon the taxpayers of the city. (Ord. 2015-11, 11-12-2015, eff. 11-20-2015)