(a) The board shall determine:
(1) the type, number, and location of buildings required to maintain an adequate health care district; and
(2) the type of equipment necessary to provide medical care in the district.
(b) The board may:
(1) acquire property, facilities, and equipment for use by the district;
(2) mortgage or pledge the property, facilities, or equipment as security for payment of the purchase price;
(3) sell or otherwise dispose of property, facilities, or equipment for the district; or
(4) lease hospital facilities for the district.