Any election called for the purpose of authorizing revenue bonds and any ordinances or resolutions of a legislative body, or orders of a county court adopted in connection therewith prior to May 8, 1986, shall be deemed ratified and in full compliance with this subchapter if the ordinance, order, or resolution calling the election or notice of election was published at least one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or county and all other procedures followed complied substantially with the provisions of this subchapter.