San Antonio council members wary of helping a county neighborhood wipe away SAWS fees – KSAT

San Antonio council members wary of helping a county neighborhood wipe away SAWS fees  KSAT

Some San Antonio council members are skeptical whether a north Bexar County subdivision’s attempt to ditch its failing septic system is the city’s concern. But at least one councilwoman says it could end up as everybody’s mess if it doesn’t get sorted out. SAN ANTONIO – Some San Antonio council members are skeptical whether a north Bexar County subdivision’s attempt to ditch its failing septic system is the city’s concern. But at least one councilwoman says it could end up as everybody’s mess if it doesn’t get sorted out. The Villas at Timberwood Homeowners Association has had numerous problems with its communal septic system, which even prompted it to sue the original developer and a homebuilder.

The lawsuit was settled in 2024 for an undisclosed amount. For the past few years, the HOA has been trying to get its 75 homes onto the San Antonio Water System’s wastewater system with a $2.8 million project. Beyond the settlement money, which is also being used to maintain the septic system in the meantime, Bexar County has already agreed to kick in $2 million of federal relief. But the HOA is also hoping to get a pass on $415,575 in SAWS impact fees — $5,541 per home— something the utility says is up to the City Council. Impact fees are used to cover