119 - Options to purchase property or awards.

§  119.  Options  to  purchase property or awards.   A municipality or  authority may at any time secure options in its own name or in the  name  of  nominees  to  purchase property or any interest therein or awards in  condemnation made or to be made therefor. No consideration need be given  or paid  by  a  municipality  or  authority  to  the  person,  firm,  or  corporation giving the option. The option granted to the municipality or  authority to purchase such real property or award shall not be withdrawn  or  cancelled  during  the period named therein.  Any such option may be  extended by the optionor for a period or periods beyond the period named  therein. The option shall be in such form that acceptance thereof by the  municipality or authority within the time limited therein, or within any  extended period, will create a binding contract for the sale of the real  property or award described therein.