The District is created and shall exist for the purpose of strengthening local governments by promoting more efficient and economical operation of recreation services within the participating municipalities by developing a regional recreation community center and other facilities, which center and facilities will permit and encourage quality recreation and leisure opportunities that will promote positive lifestyle habits, contribute to the health and wellness of residents of, and visitors to, the District, and in so doing, will foster a new level of regionalism through cooperation and partnering, and will contribute to the economic health of the region by creating jobs, by purchasing local goods and services, and by encouraging tourism. (Added 2005, No. M-8, § 2.)