Any municipality or political subdivision of this state is hereby authorized and empowered to obtain United States government property under the provisions of the Surplus Property Act of 1944, (50 U.S.C.A. App. §§ 1611 to 1646) and any amendments thereto, in the manner and according to the rules, regulations and conditions required by such act, or any amendments thereto, irrespective of any provisions otherwise imposed by law or municipal charter or ordinance requiring certain bidding and purchasing procedures.