As used in this part, unless the context otherwise clearly requires:
(1) “Governing body” includes all bodies and boards, by whatsoever names they may be known, charged with the governing of a municipality;
(2) “Municipality” includes any county, city or town of the state;
(3) “Not-for-profit corporation” means a general welfare corporation organized under § 48-1101(15) [repealed] as it existed prior to July 1, 1969, or a corporation, not-for-profit, organized under title 48 for the acquisition, construction, equipment and furnishing of buildings, structures, facilities and permanent improvements of all descriptions for lease, subdivision or conveyance to counties, cities and towns of the state; and
(4) “Project” means and includes any building, structure, facility or permanent improvement, including the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, which a municipality proceeding under this part is authorized to own, use or operate under any other provision of law.