In addition to the powers granted to an enhanced infrastructure financing district pursuant to

Chapter 2.99 (commencing with

Section 53398.50) of Part of Division of Title 5, a district has the power to do all of the following within the territorial jurisdiction of a city, county, or city and county that is a participating entity, or a participating member city or county, pursuant to this division and is represented on the governing board in accordance with

Section 62305: (a)

(1) Levy a benefit assessment, special tax levied pursuant to

Article 3.5 (commencing with

Section 50075) of

Chapter of Part of Division of Title 5, or property-related fee or other service charge or fee consistent with the requirements of Articles XIII A, XIII C, and XIII D of the California Constitution, including, but not limited to, a benefit assessment levied pursuant to paragraph (2).

(2) The district may levy a benefit assessment for any of the purposes authorized by this division pursuant to any of the following: (

A) The Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with

Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code). (

B) The Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with

Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code). (

C) The Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with

Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code). (

D) The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 (commencing with

Section 22500) of Division of the Streets and Highways Code), notwithstanding

Section of the Streets and Highways Code. (

E) Any other statutory authorization. (

b) Apply for and receive grants from federal and state agencies. (

c) Solicit and accept gifts, fees, grants, and allocations from public and private entities. (

d) Issue revenue bonds for any of the purposes authorized by this division pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with

Section 54300) of Part of Division of Title 5), subject to any applicable constitutional requirements. (

e) Incur general obligation bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property or for funding or refunding of any outstanding indebtedness, subject to any applicable constitutional requirements. (

f) Receive and manage a dedicated revenue source. (

g) Deposit or invest moneys of the district in banks or financial institutions in the state in accordance with state law. (

h) Sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (

i) Engage counsel and other professional services. (

j) Enter into and perform all necessary contracts. (

k) Enter into joint powers agreements pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with

Section 6500) of Division of Title 1). (

l) Hire staff, define their qualifications and duties, and provide a

schedule of compensation for the performance of their duties. (

m) Use interim or temporary staff provided by local agencies that are a members of the district. A person who performs duties as interim or temporary staff shall not be considered an employee of the district.