TO RENDER FINANCIAL OR OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA BY FINANCING, REFINANCING, ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING, REPLACING, IMPROVING, LEASING AND SELLING BUILDINGS, BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, EQUIPMENT, IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES FOR ELECTRICAL, WATER, SEWER, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES, LANDS, AND OTHER REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND RESIDENTS OF IT AND SURROUNDING AREAS.