In addition to the other means of providing revenue for districts as provided in this chapter, the board of directors under certain circumstances as set forth in NRS 539.636 to 539.6366, inclusive, or as may be otherwise provided by law, may levy and collect general (ad valorem) taxes on all taxable property within the district for the purpose of additionally securing the payment of any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter and for the purpose of paying attorney’s fees and other costs directly related to protecting the supply and distribution of water.