Building Boulder Together: Recreation and Safety Bond – City Council voiced support for this ballot measure but amended the ballot language to include a commitment to construct a lap pool as part of the South Boulder Recreation Center proposal. – City Council approved this ballot measure on Aug. 6. Vacancy Excise Tax – City Council approved this ballot measure on Aug. 6. Charter Change for Right to Bargaining Union Firefighters – City Council approved this ballot measure on Aug. 6. Visit our ballot item guide to learn more about each ballot measure.