(a) The title to the lands and premises acquired by purchase, gift or condemnation under this chapter shall be taken in the name of the State.
(b) In the case of lands and premises or easements owned by or held for the use of the City of Dover, the Council of such City may consent to the gift or sale thereof to the State, and a deed executed and acknowledged by the Mayor of the City and attested by the Clerk or Secretary of Council conveying to the State the lands and premises or the easements therein shall be deemed and held to vest in the State an absolute title in fee simple thereto.