A district may do and perform all other acts and things necessary or proper for the effectuation of its powers and the accomplishment of its purposes. Without limiting the effect of the foregoing provision or any other provision of this chapter, a district, with respect to each and all of said powers and purposes, shall have like powers as are vested in municipalities with respect to any similar purposes. The exercise of such powers by a district and all matters pertaining thereto are governed by the law relating to the exercise of similar powers by municipalities and matters pertaining thereto, so far as applicable, with like force and effect, except as otherwise provided.