In addition to the powers granted to an enhanced infrastructure financing district pursuant to Chapter 2.99 (commencing with Section 53398.50) of Part 1 of Division 2 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:

1. (a)

   1. (1) Levy a benefit assessment, special tax levied pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 50075) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 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. (2) The district may levy a benefit assessment for any of the purposes authorized by this division pursuant to any of the following:

      1. (A) The Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code).
      2. (B) The Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code).
      3. (C) The Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code).
      4. (D) The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 (commencing with Section 22500) of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code), notwithstanding Section 22501 of the Streets and Highways Code.
      5. (E) Any other statutory authorization.
2. (b) Apply for and receive grants from federal and state agencies.
3. (c) Solicit and accept gifts, fees, grants, and allocations from public and private entities.
4. (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 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), subject to any applicable constitutional requirements.
5. (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.
6. (f) Receive and manage a dedicated revenue source.
7. (g) Deposit or invest moneys of the district in banks or financial institutions in the state in accordance with state law.
8. (h) Sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.
9. (i) Engage counsel and other professional services.
10. (j) Enter into and perform all necessary contracts.
11. (k) Enter into joint powers agreements pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1).
12. (l) Hire staff, define their qualifications and duties, and provide a schedule of compensation for the performance of their duties.
13. (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.