State Representative says City should toughen up on developers
State Representative David Leibowitz, D-District 117, is going to bat for dozens of homeowners living in limbo in the Northwest side subdivision. He is asking the Council take action to protect the family’s living near a cracked retaining wall.  “Stop the building and the issuing of permits until this matter is thoroughly investigated,” Leibowitz suggested to the Council. The Representative told Council members the saga in the subdivision could have been avoided had the City fully investigated concerns he and others raised three years ago about the quality of fill material used to develop the area. Leibowitz is also suggesting the city toughen up on the developers.

State Representative says City should toughen up on developers
 

SAN ANTONIO – A small group of homeowners from the Hills of Rivermist showed up to the San Antonio City Council chambers Thursday. Those families were accompanied by State Representative David Leibowitz.

“I have been concerned about the construction practices at Rivermist going back to 2007.”

             
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State Representative David Leibowitz, D-District 117, is going to bat for dozens of homeowners living in limbo in the Northwest side subdivision. He is asking the Council take action to protect the family’s living near a cracked retaining wall.

“Stop the building and the issuing of permits until this matter is thoroughly investigated,” Leibowitz suggested to the Council.

The Representative told Council members the saga in the subdivision could have been avoided had the City fully investigated concerns he and others raised three years ago about the quality of fill material used to develop the area.

Leibowitz is also suggesting the city toughen up on the developers.

“Have more transparency in the city’s dealings and decision with the developer,” Leibowitz added.

Wednesday, Pulte-Centex formally announced it is buying back 27 homes in the Hills of Rivermist. Yet, Leibowitz says more needs to be done for the families. For example, the Representative says those homeowners in the military, who have to deploy, don’t have time to wait for the developers repairs.

“As Military City USA , have we given any thought to the dramatic devaluation this ongoing saga has caused their homes to undergo? This incident, and the incidents which has followed will irreparably damage their ability to sell their homes.”

There was no direct response from the City Council. The members were just listening to citizen’s concerns Thursday night.

Representative Leibowitz did tell Council members he’d like some feedback soon.

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