When it is proposed to finance in whole or in part the construction of a project with funds raised through the collection of special assessments, the township has the authority granted to municipalities in chapters 40-22, 40-23, 40-23.1, 40-24, 40-25, 40-26, 40-27, and 40-28, and the township shall comply with the provisions of those chapters regarding the issuance and sale of warrants and bonds for financing improvements. Whenever action is required of city officials in those chapters, the comparable township officials shall take the action.